The Sunburst Mandala Rug Free Pattern

The Sunburst Mandala Rug Free Pattern

Introduction

Transform your living space with the vibrant and intricate Sunburst Mandala Rug. This crochet pattern combines bold colors and detailed stitchwork to create a stunning centerpiece for any room. Perfect for beginners, this project will not only enhance your home decor but also provide a fulfilling crafting experience.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bulky weight cotton yarn in six colors:
  • Mustard Yellow
  • Burnt Orange
  • Deep Red
  • Teal
  • Forest Green
  • Cream
• Hook: Size L (8.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 rounds = 4 inches in pattern

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Round 1:
   • With mustard yellow yarn, make a magic ring.
   • Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
   • Work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring.
   • Join the round with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain-3. You should have 12 dc.
2. Round 2:
   • Chain 3, dc in the same stitch.
   • Work 2 dc in each stitch around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 24 dc.
3. Round 3:
   • Change to burnt orange yarn.
   • Chain 3, dc in the same stitch.
   • *Dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 36 dc.
4. Round 4:
   • Chain 3, dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch.
   • *Dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 48 dc.
5. Round 5:
   • Change to deep red yarn.
   • Chain 3, dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
   • *Dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 60 dc.
6. Round 6:
   • Chain 3, dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
   • *Dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 72 dc.
7. Round 7:
   • Change to teal yarn.
   • Chain 3, dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
   • *Dc in the next 5 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 84 dc.
8. Round 8:
   • Chain 3, dc in the next 5 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
   • *Dc in the next 6 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 96 dc.
9. Round 9:
   • Change to forest green yarn.
   • Chain 3, dc in the next 6 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
   • *Dc in the next 7 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 108 dc.
10. Round 10:
    • Chain 3, dc in the next 7 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
    • *Dc in the next 8 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
    • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 120 dc.
11. Round 11:
    • Change to cream yarn.
    • Chain 3, dc in the next 8 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
    • *Dc in the next 9 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
    • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 132 dc.
12. Round 12:
    • Chain 3, dc in the next 9 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
    • *Dc in the next 10 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
    • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 144 dc.
13. Round 13:
    • Change to mustard yellow yarn.
    • Chain 3, dc in the next 10 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
    • *Dc in the next 11 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
    • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 156 dc.
14. Round 14:
    • Chain 3, dc in the next 11 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch.
    • *Dc in the next 12 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around.
    • Join with sl st to the top of the chain-3. You should have 168 dc.
15. Finishing:
    • Fasten off your yarn and weave in all ends securely.

The finished Sunburst Mandala Rug is a circular masterpiece with a diameter of approximately 36 inches. The vibrant color palette and textured surface will make it a striking addition to any room.