35 Art Nouveau Crochet Patterns to Make
So recently I’ve had a couple of requests to share some crochet patterns in this style, and this is one of my favorite design styles so I had to create a crochet pattern round-up for you all.
Art Nouveau or “new art, emerged in the 1880s and bloomed right up to World War 1. It was a direct response to the rigid, industrial styles of the 19th century. The movement was heavily inspired by nature, and designers looked to motifs like flowers, vines, and even sea creatures for inspiration. A major influence was German biologist Ernst Haeckel, whose botanical drawings in the book Art Forms in Nature showcased stunning, swirling illustrations of deep-sea life that looked more like fantasy than science.
Other major influences included the Arts and Crafts and Aesthetic movements in England — with artists like William Morris calling for a return to handcraftsmanship and beauty for beauty’s sake. Across Europe and the U.S., Art Nouveau took root in architecture, fashion, furniture, stained glass, and illustration. Artists like Alphonse Mucha, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gustav Klimt, and Victor Horta all helped define the style. And places like the Hôtel Tassel in Brussels or the Hill House in Scotland and even metro entrances in Paris all have this style.
So in this video, I’ve curated a list of 40 crochet patterns that are inspired by the art nouveau style, and I’ve separated them into three different categories: Home Decor, Accessories, and Clothing.
And as always, you can find all of the links to each of the patterns below. Alright let’s get started.
First, is the peacock stool cover by The Curio Crafts Room. It includes a a ‘Pop-Up’ peacock feather-stool cover, with sculptural feathers in two sizes and a matching feather garland. With over 30 step-by-step photos and written instructions, including guidance for customizing different stool sizes, this design brings three-dimensional, nature-inspired elegance into your home in crochet form. It’s more advanced beginner level to create and is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Art Nouveau Curtain by Nata's Knots, see the pattern here.
Or make this lovely window curtain by Nata’s Knots. This window curtain pattern was inspired by an antique wallpaper design that captured Renata’s heart. It was made using the filet crochet technique, and this pattern uses treble-crochet blocks, solid blocks (4 trebles) and open blocks (treble, chain 2, treble), to create a lace-like, translucent effect. The piece is worked top-down, repeating the central motif four times vertically before finishing with a delicate scalloped edge, perfect for adding a soft, artistic touch to your window. And this one is a free pattern on their Ravelry.
Nordic Bloom Blanket by Little Green Feather, see the pattern here.
I also like the nordic bloom overlay mosaic floral blanket by Little Green Feather. It measures 51 inches by 65 inches or 129 cm by 163 cm, so perfect for a throw to drape over a sofa or bed. It does require the overlay mosaic technique, so it’s a bit more intermediate level to make. It also includes a helpful reference video link, and I loved the symmetrical flow of this design and it’s a paid pattern on their Etsy.
Art 'n Soul Scrappy Scarf by Kirsten Holloway Designs, see the pattern here.
Another great make is the Art ’n soul scrappy scarf by Kirsten Holloway Designs. The pattern creates a scarf that is 8 feet by 5 inches wide so it’s a pretty bulky and long scarf, although the pattern also helps you to explore tweaks to the length, width and texture as well. You can also personalize the piece even more with slip stitch loops, swirls, and by adding handmade crochet flowers. And this one also encourages you to use up scrap yarns in your stash which is really lovely, and I thought the flowy nature of the piece and flowers had an art nouveau inspired vibe to it and it’s a free pattern on her blog.
Peacock Feather Coaster by Curio Crafts, see the pattern here.
You could also make the peacock feather coasters by Curio Crafts. It’s rated advanced intermediate to create, and creates a motif that is 12 cm by 13 cm, which is perfect for creating garlands, embellishments for other pieces like cushions, or even coasters. These would also make a lovely housewarming gift for someone who loves art nouveau, earthy styles or peacocks. There are 40 step by step photos to help with creating it as well, and I love the detail on this one and it’s available in English and Dutch and is available for sale on Ravelry.
Butterfly Blanket by Jennifer Oliver, see the pattern here.
I also liked the Butterfly Waltz Baby Blanket by Jennifer Olivarez. It measures 39 inches by 32 inches or 99 cm by 81 cm when complete. It features butterfly motifs across a serene backdrop, arranged in charming pairs and the pattern includes four pdfs including photos, stitch charts, video tutorials, color palettes, and accessible formats. And this pattern is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Growing Ivy Blanket by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
The Growing Ivy Crochet Blanket by Yarnspirations is also a great make. It’s an intermediate-level make, and I thought it captured the Art Nouveau’s floral elegance in stitch form. It features ivy leaves across a chevron backdrop and is designed to measure about 58.5 inches by 60.5 inches, and the only special stitch is double crochet two and three together. And this one is free on their website.
Peacock Mandala by Wizard of Loops Studio, see the pattern here.
The peacock mandala pattern by Wizard of Loops Studio is crafted with lace-weight yarn and has a really elegant feel to it. It uses a couple of craft hoops which helps it to keep its structure and you can also embellish it with crystals or beads which is really nice. I also love the subtle ombre effect with this one and it’s a paid pattern on the love crafts website.
Peacock Feather Coasters by The Curio Crafts Room, see the pattern here.
The peacock feather petals coaster is also gorgeous. It measures 16 cm or 6.4 inches in diameter. They are designed as a coaster but could also be used to embellish notebooks, box lids, tablet sleeves or to make a garland. The motif is about 6.5 inches across and comes with a detailed photo tutorial, and it is a paid pattern on the Love Crafts website and these would also make a thoughtful housewarming gift as well.
Art Nouveau Blanket by Crochet Hook Cottage, see the pattern here.
Or make the art nouveau blanket by crochet hook cottage. This one is definitely quite an epic make, as the finished blanket measures 132 cm by 119 cm or 52 inches by 47 inches. It uses the mosaic technique so it does require a bit of colorwork, and it does include a graph which is nice if you prefer that. The blanket is also double sided which is really cool, so it also has double thickness which is nice, and this one is a paid pattern in their shop.
Accessories
Art Nouveau Shawl by Angèlè Lumière
First is the shawl by Angèle Lumière, is a great make. It’s a beautiful airy stole, made with a lace weight mohair blend yarn so it’s very delicate and elegant. It’s intermediate level to make although it does only use basic stitches, so it could be great for a confident beginner. And it also is written in French, Spanish and English. And it’s a paid pattern on Ravelry.
Art Nouveau Shawl by Sarah Lidster Fine Art, see the pattern here.
Here is another gorgeous Art Nouveau Shawl by Sarah Lidster Fine Art. It measures 140 cm by 60 cm and includes photos as well as written instructions. It didn’t have a label to it, but if I had to guess I’d say it’s intermediate level and I just love the details on this one, and it’s a paid pattern in their Etsy shop, and this one reminded me of a butterfly.
Bullion Necklace by Donna Kay Lacey, see the pattern here.
Or make this gorgeous bullion necklace by Donna Kay Lacey. The scroll bordered flower motif is worked from the center out and then the lanyard and beaded tassels are worked separately. This one is a paid pattern on the interweave website, and I just loved the details on this one and very unique design.
Butterfly Shawl by Vintage Girl, see the pattern here.
Here is a fun butterfly shawl by vintage girl. It is more intermediate level to create as it is a vintage pattern from the 1970s so that is good to keep in mind. It would be really fun to customize the colors, and I love how flowy and lacy it is, but also the slight ruffles around the corner, and this one is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Irish Necklace by Fox Stitch Design, see the pattern here.
I also liked this Irish crochet necklace by Fox Stitch Design. This one is also more of an intermediate make, and it’s quite a comprehensive pattern as it’s 14 pages with 96 photos to help with creating it. There are three different sizes you can make it with depending on the size of the thread that you use it can be anywhere from 2 inches wide to 2.5 inches wide, and this one is a paid pattern on their website.
Calico Flowers Scarf by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
Or make the Calico Flowers Scarf by Yarnspirations. This one is an intermediate level make and measures 8 inches by 70 inches, so it’s really long the only special stitch as well with this one is the double treble. It’s made up of a series of motifs that are made in the round and finished off with a bit of edging, and this one is free on their website.
Waves Scarf by BHooked Crochet, see the pattern here.
I also loved the Waves Scarf by Bhooked crochet. This one is more advanced level to make and does use the hairpin lace stitch, which creates the wavy design, also when paired with the Red Heart Unforgettable yarn it really makes the color transitions pop. And the other special stitch for this one is the woven stitch. I loved the layers of textures on this one, and the color palette and this one is a paid pattern on their website.
Owl Nouveau Cowl by Mary P Hunt, see the pattern here.
The owl nouveau cowl by Mary P Hunt is a magical make. I love how it’s made with two high contrasting colors in sport weight yarn, and once it’s blocked and finished it measures 12.5 inches by 11.5 inches and it’s a paid pattern on Ravelry. I just loved the colorwork on this one as well and how detailed oriented it is. It looks like it would take a while to make, but would definitely be worth it!
Fan Lace Scarf by Hooked by Robin, see the pattern here.
This gorgeous fan lace scarf by Hooked by Robin is definitely a colorful make. It’s beginner friendly and created by stitching up three different motifs. The scarf pictured here measures 7 ft so it’s really long and easy to also change the length as you like, and I thought the lacy and flowy nature of this one really had an art nouveau vibe.
Blossom Shoulder Bag by Marina Design Boutique, see the pattern here.
There is also the Blossom Shoulder Bag by Marina Design Boutique. It measures 37 cm by 42 cm by 23 cm so perfect for holding all of the essentials and is intermediate level to make. It does require you to be familiar with the tapestry crochet method to make it, and I loved the folky, floral design and this one is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Blind Peacock Gloves by Osswald Design, see the pattern here.
Here is a Blind Peacock in the Jungle Gloves by Osswald Design. It’s more advanced level to make and the feathery stitching on this one is very art nouveau feeling to this, and there are a lot of step by step photos to help with making this one which is nice. And this one is a paid pattern in the Love Crafts and love the shape of these ones and how they are fingerless.
Tiffany Windows by Jennifer Olivarez, see the pattern here.
Next is the Tiffany windows scarf by Jennifer Olivarez, and the design really takes inspiration by the stained glass windows of Louis Comfort Tiffany. It measures 64 inches long by 9 inches wide, and the design blends colorful blocks with black framing in order to mimic this lock. I also loved the simple mesh, elegant picots, shells and fan stitches. And this one is a paid pattern on Ravelry.
Judith Leyster's Shawl by Fluxcreativite, see the pattern here.
I also liked this Judith Leyster’s Shawl by Fluxcreativite, and has very graceful drape. It features flowing lines and delicate lace, and is more intermediate level to make although it only uses basic stitches so if you are a more confident beginner it would be great. It’s also about 14.5 inches by 70 inches before blocking and it’s a paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Kashmiri Shawl by Red Teapot Atelier, see the pattern here.
Or make the Kashmiri Kahwa Tea Shawl by Red Teapot Atelier. It’s more intermediate level to make as it does use the overlay mosaic technique to create a triangular shawl. And I love the abstract flower design on this piece and there is also a tutorial explaining how to do the overlay mosaic technique which is helpful. The scarf is 180 cm by 60 cm and it’s a paid pattern on the Hobbii website.
Wild Rose Shawl by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
You could also make the wild rose shawl by Yarnspirations. This one has a Romantic and nature-inspired feel, and features intricate floral motifs joined together for an airy, elegant look. The special stitches are the picot, triple picot, two, three, and four double crochet cluster as well as the four treble cluster and double treble two together. To make it you create the wild rose, then the panel edging, then two roses and the panel edging and do this for each panel stitching them together as you go. And this one is free pattern on the Yarnspirations website.
Peacock Leg Warmers by Emi Harrington, see the pattern here.
I also these peacock leg warmers by Emi H. The stitching on this one is lacy and delicate and is perfect for chilling evenings for mornings as a light layer. It’s worked sideways and is easy to make it fit any leg size from girls to adult size. And it’s a paid pattern over on the love crafts website.
Peacock Feather Earrings by Curio Crafts Room, see the pattern here.
The Peacock Feather Earrings by the Curio Crafts Room and I feel that it really captures the essence of the peacock. This one is also a paid pattern on the love crafts website, and these would be really quick and easy to whip up a whole bunch of these and you could use them for decorating cards, gluing feathers to create a shape, they could be sewn onto jeans or even as a phone cover, so you could get really creative with these and use them for so many things.
Clothing
Gaia Top by Spirit and Thread, see the pattern here.
First is the Gaia top by Spirit and Thread. This one is more intermediate level to make, and perfect for warmer weather or ren fires. The draping leaves and lacy nature with all of the intricate stitching and I felt it really had an Art Nouveau vibe and it’s a paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Crochet Top by Sweet Digitals, see the pattern here.
There is also the crochet top by Sweet Digitals. It has sizes 32 inch to 39 inch bust, and is a vintage pattern so that’s good to keep in mind. I love the lacy texture and timeless shaping and this one is a paid pattern in their Etsy shop as well.
Wild Woman Cardigan by Cactus Lady Creation, see the pattern here.
I also love the wild woman cardigan by me. It perfectly blends boho and whimsigoth and also works really well with the art nouveau style as well. There are sizes XS to 2XL and it’s designed to have an oversized fit and this one is a paid pattern in my online shop and has loose fit is more intermediate level as it does require a bit of stitch counting and light sewing.
Sicilia Dress by The Mailo Design, see the pattern here.
You could also make the Sicilia dress by The Mailo Design, and is designed for comfort and style. It’s worked from the top down and features a circular yoke with an oversized style. It’s also nice because it’s versatile enough for a casual day or special evening. And there are sizes Small to XL with this one and it’s a paid pattern on the Hobbii website, and fan stitches and laciness of this piece really adds to that art nouveau effect.
Natural Beauty Dress by Yarnspirations, see the pattern here.
Or make the natural beauty dress by Lisa Gentry, and this one is a free pattern on the Yarnspirations website. It has sizes Small to 3XL, is more intermediate level to make and the special stitches are the double crochet cluster, treble cluster, shell stitches, as well as v-stitches. And to create it you make the neckband then the yoke and body, then the skirt and finish it off with the sleeves. And I think this pattern would be so perfect for warmer weather and would take a while to make but would definitely be work it.
Feather & Scale Halter Top by Morale Fiber, see the pattern here.
There is also the lovely feather and scale halter top by Morale Fiber, which uses a fine weight variegated yarn to blend a nice gradient of crochet stitch scales on the outer top and it also has a built in inner cup lining for extra coverage and support. There are also five written sizes for this pattern from XS to XL, and this one is a paid pattern in their shop and I love how this piece feathers cross back ties as well and it includes a lot of photos to help with making it.
Winter Coat by Night Owl Creates, see the pattern here.
I also loved this winter coat vintage pattern that is a paid pattern in Night Owl Creates Etsy shop. It’s a retro style but timeless long duster cardigan that really has that Art Nouveau whimsy with the botanical inspired design. There are sizes Small, Medium, and Large with this one, which is determined by the hook size that you decide to use.
Well what did you think of all of these Art Nouveau inspired designs? I hope you enjoyed it, and if you might also like the Art Deco and Filet crochet pattern round-ups.
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