Mandala Doily Pattern

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A Mandala Doily is a versatile and vibrant crochet project that can brighten up any space. Mandalas, with their intricate circular designs, symbolize harmony and balance. This beginner-friendly pattern is perfect for exploring colors and textures while creating a stunning decorative piece.

mandala doily

Finished Size

Approximately 10–14 inches in diameter (depending on yarn and hook size).

Materials

Yarn: #3 lightweight cotton yarn in multiple colors (you can also use leftover yarn scraps).
Hook: 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm crochet hook.
Other Supplies: Scissors, yarn needle, blocking pins.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: Chain
sl st: Slip Stitch
sc: Single Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
dc: Double Crochet
tr: Treble Crochet
sp: Space
st(s): Stitch(es)

How to Do These Stitches

Half Double Crochet (hdc):

Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop.
Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

Treble Crochet (tr):

Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop.
Yarn over, pull through the first two loops. Repeat twice more, pulling through two loops each time.

Tips for a Perfect Mandala Doily

Use contrasting colors to highlight each round of the mandala design.
Maintain consistent tension for a smooth, symmetrical look.
Block your doily to ensure it lays flat and displays the design beautifully.

Pattern

Round 1:

Start with a magic circle.
Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into the circle.
Pull the loop tight and join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2:

Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the same st, ch 1.
2 dc in the next st, ch 1. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 clusters with ch-1 spaces)

Round 3:

Sl st into the first ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc into the same sp.
Sc in the next ch-1 sp, work 3 dc into the following ch-1 sp. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3.

Round 4:

Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 5.
Sc in the center of the next cluster, ch 5. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 5:

Sl st into the first ch-5 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 6 dc into the same ch-5 sp.
Sc in the next ch-5 sp, work 7 dc into the following ch-5 sp. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3.

Round 6 (Color Change):

Join a new color in any sc between clusters.
Ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 7.
Sc in the next sc between clusters, ch 7. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 7:

Sl st into the first ch-7 sp, ch 4 (counts as tr), work 9 tr into the same sp.
Sc in the next ch-7 sp, work 10 tr into the following ch-7 sp. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-4.

Finishing Touches

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Block the doily by pinning it onto a foam board and lightly spraying with water to shape it. Allow it to dry completely for the best results.

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