Crochet Whimsical Radiant Circle Mandala Free Pattern

Whimsical Radiant Circle Mandala Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in assorted colors (4-5 colors recommended)
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch marker

Gauge: Not critical for this pattern, but aim for a similar tension to ensure parts fit well.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tr - treble crochet
• sk - skip
• sp - space
• sl st - slip stitch
• repeat - rep
• rnd - round
• FPdc - front post double crochet
• BPdc - back post double crochet

Instructions:

Center Circle

1. Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
3. Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around. Join (24 dc)

First Layer

1. Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next dc, ch 2, sk 1 dc; repeat from * around. Join (12 ch-2 sp)

Second Layer

1. Rnd 4: Sl st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp (first cluster), *3 dc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around. Join (36 dc)

Petals

1. Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc, ch 5, sc) in each cluster around for petals. Join (12 petals)

Final Round

1. Rnd 6: Ch 1, *FPdc around the next petal, BPdc around the next petal; repeat from * around. Join.

Finishing: Weave in all ends. Block your mandala to ensure it lays flat and the colors pop.

Enjoy your Whimsical Radiant Circle Mandala and show it off in your favorite space!