September Mandala Pattern
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Today’s the day I finally get to share my new Mandala Crochet Pattern with you!
This pattern was designed as part of the Perfect Picot Blog Hop that was hosted by Stitch and Hustle. This blog hop includes 16 brand new patterns.
You can see all the projects you can make in the Perfect Picot Blog Hop at the end of the post. Use the handy Table of Contents below to navigate this post more easily! xo Rhondda
[disclaimer]I received the yarn used to create this pattern from WeCrochet.[/disclaimer]
September Mandala Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: WeCrochet Mighty Stitch. 100 g and 208 yds. 80% Acrylic and 20% Superwash Wool. Worsted-Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash cold. Tumble Dry Low.
- Colors: 1 skein each for Mandala 1: Oyster, Canary, Navy and Alfalfa; 1 skein each for Mandala 2: Oyster, Fairy Tale, Wisteria and Mulberry.
- Hook: 4 mm (G). I used this hook.
- Finished Project Yardage: Mandala: 4.2 oz / 119 g / 57 yds / 53 m
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Easy-Intermediate
Finished Size
Mandala measures 14 inches in diameter.
Gauge
First 6 rows approximately 5 inches in diameter
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
ch – chain
ch1sp – chain 1 space
ch2sp – chain 2 space
ch3sp – chain 3 space
ch4sp – chain 4 space
ch5sp – chain 5 space
dc – double crochet
dc3tog – double crochet 3 together
DMR – double magic ring (tutorial)
dtr – double treble crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
FPsc – front post single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
picot – picot stitch (special stitches)
puff st – puff stitch (special stitches)
R – round
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
tr – treble (aka triple) crochet
* to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch or space
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch – 5 dc puff stitch, (yarn over and insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 5 times in same stitch, yarn over and draw through all 6 loops on hook.
Picot Stitch – ch 3, sl st to the third ch from hook.
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Notes:
I prefer to use a double magic ring to begin as it is more secure. You may substitute and begin with a ch 4, sl st to form a ring. Either is acceptable for this pattern.
Pattern is written with a sl st join at the end of each round. I prefer to use an invisible join instead because it is tidier. Either is acceptable for this pattern except for R5 which cannot end with an invisible join and the last round, which should have an invisible join.
Pattern does not have a turning chain for each round because I usually start each new round with a standing st. If you prefer a sl st join and a turning chain, feel free to substitute.
Color Option 1
Color Option 2
Mandala 2: Color A: Oyster, Color B: Wisteria, Color C: Mulberry, Color D: Fairy Tale (Magenta)
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September Mandala Pattern Instructions
The Mandala is crocheted in joined rounds, beginning in the center and working towards the outer edges.
Using your 4 mm (G) hook (or size required for gauge) and leaving an 8-10 inch yarn tail:
R1 (RS): With Color A, 8 sc in a DMR (see Helpful Video Tutorials). Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [8 sc]
R2: With Color B, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in each st around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [16 dc, 8 ch1sp]
R3: With Color A, beg in any ch1sp. *(2 sc, picot, 2 sc) in the ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [32 sc, 8 picot]
R4: With Color C, beg in the first sc of any (2 sc, picot, 2 sc) set. *5 dc in the first of the 2 sc, sk the next sc, sk the next picot, sk the next 2 sc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [40 dc]
R5: With Color B, beg in the first dc of any 5-dc set. *1 sl st in the dc and ch 5 (counts as 1 dtr); 1 tr in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first sl st of the round to join and finish off. [8 dtr, 8 tr, 8 dc, 8 hdc, 8 sc]
R6: With Color A, beg in any dtr. *1 sc in the dtr, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 tr in the next st, 2 dtr in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [16 dtr, 8 tr, 8 dc, 8 hdc, 8 sc]
R7: With Color C, beg in any sc. *1 sc in the sc, ch 4, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in the tr, ch 4, sk 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [16 sc, 16 ch4sp]
R8: With Color C, beg in any ch4sp. *4 sc in the ch4sp, 1 FPsc around the sc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [64 sc, 16 FPsc]
R9: With Color A, beg in the first sc of any 4-sc set. *1 dc in each of the next 4 sc, ch 1, sk the next FPsc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [64 dc, 16 ch1sp]
R10: With Color D, beg in the first dc of any 4-dc set and counting each ch1sp as a st. *Dc3tog, ch 2, beg the next dc3tog in the last st worked**. Rep from * to ** around to last ch1sp, dc3tog ending in same st as first dc3tog began, ch 2. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [40 dc3tog, 40 ch2sp]
R11: With Color C, beg in any ch2sp. *3 dc in the ch2sp, ch 1 and sk the next dc3tog**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [120 dc, 40 ch1sp]
R12: With Color A, beg in any ch1sp. *1 sc in the next ch1sp, ch 3 and sk the next 3 dc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [40 sc, 40 ch3sp]
R13: With Color A, beg in any ch3sp. *(1 sc, ch 1, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the ch3sp, sk the next sc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [80 sc, 40 hdc, 80 ch1sp]
R14: With Color D, beg in any sc from R12. *1 FPdc around the sk sc from R12, sk the next sc (from R13), 1 sc in the next ch1sp, ch 1, sk the next hdc, 1 sc in the next ch1sp, sk the next sc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [80 sc, 40 FPdc]
R15: With Color B, beg in any FPdc. *Puff st in the FPdc, ch 4, sk the next (sc, ch 1, sc)**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [40 puff st, 40 ch4sp]
R16: With Color A, beg in any puff st. *1 sc in the puff st, working in front of the ch4sp, make 3 dc in the sk ch1sp from R14, sk the ch4sp**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [40 sc, 120 dc]
R17: With Color C, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [160 sc]
R18: With Color D, beg in any sc that was crocheted into a sc worked into a puff st from R16. *1 sc in the sc. Working behind R17, work 4 dc in the ch4sp from R15. Sk the next 3 sc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [40 sc, 160 dc]
R19: With Color C, beg in any sc. *(1 sc, picot, 1 sc) in the center of the sc, ch 5, sk the next 4 dc**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [80 sc, 40 picot, 40 ch5sp]
R20: With Color A, working in front of the ch5sp, beg in the first dc in any 4-dc set from R18. *1 sc in each of the next 4 dc (from R18), sk the next ch5sp, ch 2, sk the next (1 sc, picot, 1 sc)**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [160 sc, 40 ch2sp]
R21: With Color B, beg in any ch2sp. *1 sc in the ch2sp, push the picot from R19 to front of work, sk the next 4 sc, 5 dc in the ch5sp from R19**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st of the round to join and finish off. [40 sc, 200 dc]
Finishing Instructions:
Weave in any remaining ends securely with your yarn needle.
Block gently if needed.
September Mandala Pattern Photo Tutorial
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I’m so happy to hear you like the pattern Alida! Thank you so much! Wishing you the very best, Rhondda
I love this September Mandala. It is so easy and so pretty. I made a fall placemat in browns and gold and greens, and a Christmas one in red, white and greens. They are so pretty , and they solved a gift giving quandary! Thank you
Yes! each pattern is available on the Designer’s Blog for free 🙂 They are also allowed to have a For Sale PDF version available for convenience in their shops. But the blog patterns are accessible for free. All the best, Rhondda
Are these pattens free during the picot paten blog hop?