Gorgeous Crochet Granny Mandala Pattern With Vibrant Circle Of Color
Have fun with our Free Crochet Granny Mandala Pattern, bursting with vibrant designs and delightful details for your home decor!
It can offers a delightful way to infuse color and creativity into your home decor. This versatile pattern is perfect for making eye-catching table mats, coasters, wall hangings, or even unique cushion covers. The mandala design, with its circular form and intricate details, not only adds aesthetic appeal but also provides a soothing, meditative process as you work.
Crochet Granny Mandala
The repetitive nature of the stitches creates a relaxing and enjoyable experience, making it an ideal project for those who seek both creativity and stress relief. Unlike more complex projects, the Crochet Granny Mandala Pattern is suitable for all skill levels, allowing beginners to achieve impressive results and seasoned enthusiasts to experiment with colors and yarns.
Tip:
To ensure a neat finish, block your completed mandala by gently stretching and pinning it out, then lightly steaming it to set the shape.
Materials:
- Cotton mix yarn (or 100% cotton)
- 3.75mm crochet hook (or 4mm if you prefer a larger result)
- Scissors
- Wool needle
- Measuring tape
Pattern:
Round 1:
- Create a slip knot on the hook and chain 5.
- Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Work 15 more double crochets into the ring.
- Slip stitch to the top of the initial ch-3 to join.
Round 2:
- Slip into the next stitch, pull up yarn, and do a single crochet.
- Chain 2 (counts as a fake double crochet) in the same stitch, work another double crochet (increase made).
- Work two double crochets (increase) in every stitch around.
- Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial fake double crochet.
- You should have 32 double crochets at the end of this round.
For Round 3:
- Slip into the next stitch and make a single crochet.
- Chain 2 for the first fake double crochet, then make another double crochet in the same stitch (increase made).
- Work two double crochets in the first stitch, then one double crochet in the next stitch, following the increase one pattern all around.
- Join with a slip stitch and confirm you have 48 double crochets by the end of this round.
Round 4:
- Start with three colors, choosing for this round. Make a slip knot, and begin anywhere but where you ended the previous round.
- Make a single crochet, chain two in a space, and then make another double crochet in the same space (increase).
- Work a pattern of increase, one double crochet, one double crochet, and then an increase around.
- Join with a slip stitch and you should have 64 stitches by the end of this round.
Round 5:
- Slip into the top of the next stitch and make a single crochet.
- Chain 2 (first fake double crochet), make another double crochet in the same stitch.
- Follow the pattern: increase three double crochets, increase three double crochets—all the way around.
- Join with a slip stitch. You should have 80 stitches at the end of this round.
After Round 6:
- Start with a single crochet in any chain space.
- Chain five, single crochet in the next chain space, and follow that pattern around.
- You’ll have arches that look like loops around your mandala.
Round 7:
- Again, you’ll start with a single crochet and chain two.
- In every chain space, work two double crochets with a chain one.
- You’ll have larger arches that resemble fans all around.
Round 8 to End:
- Continue the established increase pattern. In each new round, you’ll often work with chain spaces, creating double crochet clusters with chain ones in between.
- Alternate colors as desired throughout the rounds, always cutting and securing yarn when changing colors.
- The pattern continues in this manner, with variations of increases and spacing to create the final mandala shape.
