The Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging Free Pattern

The Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging Free Pattern

Introduction

Bring a burst of color and texture to your living space with this stunning Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging. Perfect for adding a bohemian touch to any room, this pattern combines vibrant hues and intricate crochet techniques. The finished piece features a radiant circular design with a diameter of approximately 24 inches, showcasing a vibrant color palette of deep turquoise, sunny yellow, fiery orange, and rich magenta, arranged in concentric circles. Let’s get started on creating this beautiful piece!

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in various colors (deep turquoise, sunny yellow, fiery orange, rich magenta)
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Wooden dowel for hanging
• Yarn or twine for attaching the dowel
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: To create a magic ring, wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop. Insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull through to create a loop on your hook.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Join the round by slip stitching (sl st) into the top of the chain 3. You should have a total of 12 dc.
3. Round 2: Chain 3, work a dc in the same stitch, then 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 24 dc)
4. Round 3: Chain 3, *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 36 dc)
5. Round 4: Chain 3, dc in the next stitch, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 48 dc)
6. Round 5: Chain 3, dc in the next 2 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 3 stitches; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 60 dc)
7. Round 6: Chain 3, dc in the next 3 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 4 stitches; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 72 dc)
8. Round 7: Chain 3, dc in the next 4 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 5 stitches; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 84 dc)
9. Round 8: Chain 3, dc in the next 5 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 6 stitches; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 96 dc)
10. Round 9: Chain 3, dc in the next 6 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 7 stitches; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 108 dc)
11. Round 10: Chain 3, dc in the next 7 stitches, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 8 stitches; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (Total: 120 dc)
12. Finish Up: Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends with a tapestry needle.
13. Attach the Dowel: Use yarn or twine to securely attach a wooden dowel to the top of your mandala for hanging. Make sure it is centered and evenly spaced.

Congratulations! You have successfully created your very own Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging. Hang it in your favorite space and enjoy the vibrant colors and textures it brings to your home!