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Mandala Crochet

Circular designs worked outward in rounds, each round introducing a new stitch pattern or colour.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Styles
Common fibres
Mercerized Cotton, Cotton, Acrylic

Definition

A crochet mandala is a flat circular piece built from concentric rounds, usually with a strong radial symmetry and changing texture from round to round.

Overview

Because each round is a fresh design decision, mandalas are a natural playground for stitch experimentation, and many crocheters use them to learn new stitches in small doses.

Overlay techniques are frequently combined with mandalas to lift petals and spokes off the surface.

Characteristics

  • Concentric rounds with radial symmetry
  • Each round can change stitch and colour
  • Must be blocked to lie truly flat

Typical uses

  • Wall art
  • Table centres
  • Cushion fronts
  • Rug centres
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Technique

Overlay CrochetStitches are worked into the front loops or posts of rows below, layering raised motifs on top of a flat crocheted base.

Style

Medallion CrochetCircular or rosette motifs, often in fine thread, used singly as doilies or joined into larger lace fabrics.

Construction style

Motif CrochetFabric assembled from decorative shaped units — squares, hexagons, flowers, circles — rather than worked in continuous rows.

Starting technique

Magic RingAn adjustable starting loop that closes completely — essential for amigurumi with no centre hole.

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