Crocheting Mandalas - Circular designs in many shapes, sizes, and colors. A mandala is a magical shape with no beginning or end that naturally draws your attention to the center. In addition to drawing or coloring mandalas, you can of course also crochet them, like this colorful version. Read on for the free pattern!
In front of the window, on the wall, or as a dreamcatcher in your bedroom: mandalas can be used for just about anything! The magical circle is always symmetrical, and its unique patterns, shapes, and colors can have a calming effect.
This crocheted mandala is made from 9 small balls of Yarn and Colors Must-Have Minis. This cotton yarn is perfect for projects like this. In addition to the huge selection of colors—you can choose from 125 colors!—the yarn feels soft and is a joy to work with. Saskia crocheted the doily/mandala and attached it to a metal ring at the end, which keeps the whole piece nicely taut. Our metal rings are available in various colors, including gold, silver, rose gold, and black.
Choose your favorite colors, get started, and brighten up your home with one of these beautiful crocheted mandalas!
Crocheting a mandala: What do you need?
Tools & Supplies
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors Must-have Minis in colors 52 Orchid, 73 Jade Gravel, 74 Opaline Glass, 75 Green Ice, 02 Cream, 45 Blossom, 42 Peach
- 2 balls of Yarn and Colors Must-have Minis, color 82 Grass
- Crochet Hook No. 3
- Metal ring, 35 cm
Fun Facts:
- The starting chains are not counted as part of the pattern; they are only included to establish the height.
- Is your crochet work puckering? Then you have too many stitches, or you need to decrease them so they're evenly spaced.
- Is your crochet work puckering? Then you don't have enough stitches; increase them evenly.
Mandala Crochet - Free Crochet Pattern
Row 1: (Color: Orchid) Chain 12 single crochets into a magic ring. Join the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 2: (Color: Jade Gravel) Join the yarn in any stitch. Chain 2, work 2 double crochets in each stitch. Fasten off with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 3: (Color: Jade Gravel) 2 chain stitches to start, in the first stitch *(1 double crochet, 1 chain stitch, 1 double crochet), skip 1 stitch. Repeat from *. Join the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 4: (Color: Jade Gravel) 1 slip stitch in the 1-chain arch, 2 starting chain stitches, *(1 double crochet, 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet), 1 chain stitch, to the next arch. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 5: (Color Jade Gravel) 1 slip stitch in the 1-chain arch, 1 starting chain, *(1 double crochet, 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet), 1 chain, to the next arch. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.Row 6: (Color: Grass) Join to a 3-chain arch. 2 starting chain stitches, *(1 double crochet, 4 chain stitches, 1 double crochet), 1 chain stitch, to the next arch. Repeat from *. Join the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 7: (Color: Orchid) Join the yarn to form an arch of 4 chain stitches. 2 starting chain stitches, * 7 double crochets worked together, 9 chain stitches, move to the next arch. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 8: (Color: Green Ice) Join to form an arch of 9 chain stitches. 1 starting chain stitch, *5 half double crochets, 1 long single crochet (= single crochet with long chain loops) in the chain stitch from Row 6, 5 half double crochets in the 9-chain arch, move to the next chain arch. Repeat from *. Close the round with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 9: (Color: Green Ice) 1 chain stitch to start, *1 single crochet, 9 chain stitches, skip 10 stitches. Repeat from *. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 10: (Color: Green Ice) 1 slip stitch in the 9-chain arch, 1 starting chain, 10 single crochets in each arch. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 11: (Color: Green Ice) 1 slip stitch, *1 single crochet, 5 chain stitches, skip 4 stitches. Repeat from *. Join the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 12: (Peach) Join to a chain of 5. 1 chain-to-turn, *1 half double crochet, 3 double crochets, 1 half double crochet, 2 chain stitches, move to the next arch. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 13: (Color: Cream) Join to a chain of 2. 1 starting chain, *1 double crochet, 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, 3 chain stitches, to the next chain. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 14: (Color: Cream) 1 slip stitch in the arch, 1 chain stitch to start, *1 single crochet, 3 chain stitches, move to the next arch, 1 single crochet. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 15: (Blossom color) Join the yarn. 1 chain stitch, *3 half double crochets, 1 chain stitch, move to the next arch. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 16: (Peach) Join with a chain stitch. 1 starting chain, *2 half double crochets, 2 chain stitches, skip 3 stitches. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 17: (Color: Cream) Join the yarn to a chain stitch. 1 starting chain, *2 half double crochets in the chain arch, 3 chain stitches. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 18: (Opaline Glass color) Join the yarn in any arch. 1 chain stitch-1, *1 tulip of 5 double crochets, 3 chain stitches, move to the next arch. Repeat from *. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 19: (Grass color) Join the yarn in a loop and attach the work to the ring with 5 single crochets around each loop. Fasten off.
Mandala Crochet Pattern Chart
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