Crocheting a Granny Mandala is a delightful activity that allows you to play with color and make something beautiful with your own hands. Think of it as piecing together a vibrant puzzle, where each stitch brings a new twist to the pattern. It’s a relaxing way to spend some time, and you end up with a lovely mandala that’s perfect for sprucing up any room or gifting to someone special.
Crochet Granny Mandala
Materials:
- Cotton mix yarn (or 100% cotton)
- 3.75mm crochet hook (or 4mm if you prefer a larger result)
- Scissors
- Wool needle
- Measuring tape
Pattern:
Round 1:
- Create a slip knot on the hook and chain 5.
- Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Work 15 more double crochets into the ring.
- Slip stitch to the top of the initial ch-3 to join.
Round 2:
- Slip into the next stitch, pull up yarn, and do a single crochet.
- Chain 2 (counts as a fake double crochet) in the same stitch, work another double crochet (increase made).
- Work two double crochets (increase) in every stitch around.
- Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial fake double crochet.
- You should have 32 double crochets at the end of this round.
For Round 3:
- Slip into the next stitch and make a single crochet.
- Chain 2 for the first fake double crochet, then make another double crochet in the same stitch (increase made).
- Work two double crochets in the first stitch, then one double crochet in the next stitch, following the increase one pattern all around.
- Join with a slip stitch and confirm you have 48 double crochets by the end of this round.
Round 4:
- Start with three colors, choosing for this round. Make a slip knot, and begin anywhere but where you ended the previous round.
- Make a single crochet, chain two in a space, and then make another double crochet in the same space (increase).
- Work a pattern of increase, one double crochet, one double crochet, and then an increase around.
- Join with a slip stitch and you should have 64 stitches by the end of this round.
Round 5:
- Slip into the top of the next stitch and make a single crochet.
- Chain 2 (first fake double crochet), make another double crochet in the same stitch.
- Follow the pattern: increase three double crochets, increase three double crochets—all the way around.
- Join with a slip stitch. You should have 80 stitches at the end of this round.
After Round 6:
- Start with a single crochet in any chain space.
- Chain five, single crochet in the next chain space, and follow that pattern around.
- You'll have arches that look like loops around your mandala.
Round 7:
- Again, you’ll start with a single crochet and chain two.
- In every chain space, work two double crochets with a chain one.
- You’ll have larger arches that resemble fans all around.
Round 8 to End:
- Continue the established increase pattern. In each new round, you’ll often work with chain spaces, creating double crochet clusters with chain ones in between.
- Alternate colors as desired throughout the rounds, always cutting and securing yarn when changing colors.
- The pattern continues in this manner, with variations of increases and spacing to create the final mandala shape.
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