Sun Mandala Crochet Pattern
I have been working on crocheting mandalas for a wall decor project I started recently. It began with a simple crochet circle with different stitches and yarn colors and then it turned into me freehanding my own mandala design. I am happy to say I finally wrote down instructions for this sun mandala crochet pattern.
The original pattern for this mandala was very briefly written down, while I drank wine and watched Sherlock, so of course I was way too distracted and the instructions were pretty much unusable. This is where I had to spend an entire day "decoding" the design - it involved quite a bit of guess work and a whole lot of testing and experimenting.
But at last I have worked on the pattern and can now share it with you for free below.
This sun mandala crochet pattern is suitable for most crochet levels but some crochet experience is needed (see Abbreviations list).
Sun Mandala Crochet Pattern
Finished size: Approx. 13” across.
Materials
3.50mm crochet hook
Worsted weight (4) yarn in assorted colors of choice
Yarn needle
Pattern Notes
With the exception of the first two rounds, each round begins with a standing stitch and ends with a slip stitch to join. Switch yarn colors at the start of each round or make the mandala in a solid color.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Tr – triple crochet
Sk – skip
Yo – yarn over
Special Stitches
Cluster
Spike
Standing stitch
Round 1: ch 6, sl st to join, do not cut yarn.
Round 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in ring, *ch, 2 dc* repeat around to make 16 dc, ending with ch, sl st to top of beginning ch.
Round 3: in any ch space start *4 dc cluster, ch 3* repeat around.
Round 4: in any cluster st, start *sc, 4 sc in ch space* repeat around.
Round 5: in any st start *2 dc, ch, sk next st, 2 dc in next st* repeat around.
Round 6: in any ch space start *dc, ch 3, dc in next ch space, ch 3* repeat around.
Round 7: in any ch space start *3 dc in ch space, dc in next dc st* repeat around.
Round 8: in any dc st start *3 dc, ch, sk 2 sts, 3 dc in next dc, ch* repeat around, sk extra dc and sl st to beginning st.
Round 9: in any ch space start *sc, in next ch space make 2 tr, ch 5, 2 tr* repeat around.
Round 10: in any ch space start *sc, hdc, dc, 2 tr, dc, hdc, sc, dc spike st between dc sts from round 7. Repeat around ending with spike st and sl st to beginning sc.
Round 11: in any spike st make *2 dc, dc in next 8 sts* repeat around.
Round 12: in between any 2dc st make *tr, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around.
Round 13: starting in any tr make *sc, ch 5, sk 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 5* repeat around.
Round 14: in any ch space start *5 dc, ch, sk st(s)* repeat around.
Round 15: in ch space make *sc, ch 3, sc, sc in each dc* repeat around.
Weave ends with yarn needle and admire your beautiful mandala!
I hope you enjoy making this mandala crochet pattern and if you do I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk
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You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com