Difficulty: Experienced level
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight Yarn)
- Hook: Size I 5.50mm
- Yarn Needle
Key Measurements
- Gauge: 4 Hdc = Approx. 1 inch
- Size: 12″ x 12″(Finished square)
Stitches and Techniques Used
- Basic Stitches:
- Chain (CH)
- Slip Stitch (SS)
- Single Crochet (SC)
- Half Double Crochet (HDC)
- Double Crochet (DC)
- Treble Crochet (Tr)
- Advanced Stitches:
- Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
- Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC)
- Drop Double Crochet (Drop Dc)
- Puff and Cluster Stitches
- Special Techniques:
- Magic Ring
- Turning
Color Coding
- Color A (Grey): Rounds 5, 11, 14, 16
- Color B (White): Rounds 1, 9
- Color C (Aqua): Rounds 3, 6, 8, 12
- Color D (Teal): Rounds 2, 4, 7, 10, 13, 15
Starflower Mandala Pattern Instructions
Foundation
- Magic Ring: Start by making a magic ring, leaving a long tail to weave in later.
Pattern Rounds
Round 1 (Color B – White):
CH 3 (counts as DC). Work 11 DC into the magic ring. Join with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 3. (12 DC total)
Round 2 (Color D – Teal):
CH 2 (does not count as HDC). HDC in each stitch around.
Attach with a SS to the first HDC. (12 HDC total)
Round 3 (Color C – Aqua):
CH 3 (counts as DC). FPDC around each stitch from the previous round.
Secure with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 3. (12 FPDC total)
Round 4 (Color D – Teal):
CH 4 (counts as TR). TR in each stitch around.
Fasten with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 4. (12 TR total)
Round 5 (Color A – Grey):
CH 2 (does not count as HDC). HDC in each stitch around.
Close with a SS to the first HDC. (12 HDC total)
Round 6 (Color C – Aqua):
CH 1 (does not count as SC). SC in each stitch around.
Link with a SS to the first SC. (12 SC total)
Round 7 (Color D – Teal):
CH 3 (counts as DC). DC in each stitch around.
Rejoin with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 3. (12 DC total)
Round 8 (Color C – Aqua):
CH 4 (counts as TR). TR in each stitch around.
Attach with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 4. (12 TR total)
Round 9 (Color B – White):
CH 1 (does not count as SC). SC in each stitch around.
Connect with a SS to the first SC. (12 SC total)
Round 10 (Color D – Teal):
CH 3 (counts as DC). FPDC around each stitch from the previous round.
Tie with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 3. (12 FPDC total)
Round 11 (Color A – Grey):
CH 2 (does not count as HDC). HDC in each stitch around.
Connect with a SS to the first HDC. (12 HDC total)
Round 12 (Color C – Aqua):
CH 1 (does not count as SC). SC in each stitch around.
Rejoin with a SS to the first SC. (12 SC total)
Round 13 (Color D – Teal):
CH 3 (counts as DC). DC in each stitch around.
Link with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 3. (12 DC total)
Round 14 (Color A – Grey):
CH 4 (counts as TR). TR in each stitch around.
Connect with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 4. (12 TR total)
Round 15 (Color D – Teal):
CH 1 (does not count as SC). SC in each stitch around.
Fasten with a SS to the first SC. (12 SC total)
Round 16 (Color A – Grey):
CH 3 (counts as DC). FPDC around each stitch from the previous round.
Complete with a SS to the top of the beginning CH 3. (12 FPDC total)
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