Crochet Elegant Floral Mandala Tablemat Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Floral Mandala Tablemat

Materials:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but aim for a density where the stitches are not too tight or too loose.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet

Instructions:

1. Center Circle: Start with a magic ring.
   Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc total)
2. First Round of Petals:
   Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, *ch 2, skip next dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2. (12 petals)
3. Adding More Layers:
   Round 3: Sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same sp, *ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around. Join. (12 sets of 3 dc)
4. Final Rounds:
   Round 4: Sl st to any 3-ch space, ch 4 (counts as first dc + ch 1), *3 dc in 3-ch space, ch 1; repeat from * around. Join.
5. Finishing Touch:
   Round 5: Sc in each dc and ch-1 around, work 3 sc in each point of petals. Join and fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and block your tablemat to smooth out any uneven areas.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash and lay flat to dry for best results.

Happy Crocheting!