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"Beautiful book with easy-to-follow instructions. This would make a great gift for your favorite family crochet guru!" — Old Musty Books
"Beautiful crochet mandalas from a talented young woman. Easy to follow patterns with accompanying photographs. Highly recommend." — Caroline Library
These 20 original patterns offer crocheters a variety of projects, each centered on a mandala motif. Combining beauty with practicality, the items include homewares such as a table cover, coasters, rug, and cushion, along with a vest, shrug, and other wearable art. All are worked in lovely colors inspired by nature, from the Flower in the Sun Pincushion and Summer Solstice Sunrise Blanket to the Leaves and Berries Bag and the Singing Daisies Garland.
Each pattern is charted and accompanied by gorgeous color photographs of the finished product. Instructions include lists of supplies and abbreviations, plus explanations of special stitches and gauge. Skill levels range from simple to advanced, providing an exciting array of possibilities for novices as well as experienced crocheters.
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ISBN-13: | 9780486809175 |
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Publisher: | Dover Publications |
Publication date: | 12/14/2015 |
Series: | Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 104 |
File size: | 21 MB |
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About the Author
Anita Mundt is a professional photographer and crochet designer based in the Netherlands. She runs a lifestyle blog, A Creative Dimension, as well as her own photography business.
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Crochet Mandalas
By Marinke Slump, Anita Mundt
Dover Publications, Inc.
Copyright © 2015 Marinke Slump and Anita MundtAll rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-486-80917-5
CHAPTER 1
AZTEC GOLD CUSHION
Turn your home into your own personal palace with the Aztec Gold Cushion. The gold and jewel-toned color palette is inspired by ancient treasures, and the luxurious silk-blend yarn leaves it soft and shining.
AZTEC GOLD CUSHION
Designed by Marinke Slump
Sample measures approximately 15in. x 15in. (38cm x 38cm)
Materials
Luxury Silk DK by Debbie Bliss, 50g/1.75oz balls, each approx. 110yd/101m
2 balls each in #1 Ecru (A), #14 Buttermilk (B), #42 Spice (C)
Crochet hook size G-6 (4mm)
Pillow insert 13in./33cm in diameter
Stitches & Abbreviations
adjustable ring: Place a slipknot on the hook. Wrap the free end of the yarn twice around the index and third fingers of your left hand. With the hook and the yarn coming from the ball, draw a loop under the strands and into the ring. Yo and draw through the loop to complete the dc/sc. When the required number of stitches have been worked into the ring, pull on the free end to close the ring.
dc: double crochet
dtr: double treble crochet
ch: chain
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
inc: increase by making 2dc into the same stitch
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip a stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
tr: treble crochet
yo: yarn over
*: work following sequence of stitches; repeat sequence designated number of times more
(): stitches between parentheses to be worked into the same stitch or space
Note
Join with a sl st after each round.
CUSHION
CUSHION SIDE (make two)
Make an adjustable ring.
Round 1
With A, work ch3 (counts as first dc), 11dc in ring — 12 dc.
Round 2
ch3 (counts as dc) dc in same st, *inc; rep from * around — 24dc.
Round 3
ch3 (counts as first dc) dc in same st, *dc, inc, rep from * around — 36dc.
Round 4
ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st, inc, *2dc, inc; rep from * around — 48dc.
Round 5
ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, inc, *3dc, inc; rep from * around — 60dc. Fasten off.
Round 6
Join B, ch2 (counts as first sc), 3sc, (2sc) in next st, *4sc, (2sc) in next st; rep from * around — 72sc.
Round 7
ch5 (counts as sc, ch3), sk1, *sc, ch3, sk1; rep from * around — 36 ch3-sps.
Round 8
sl st in first ch3-sp, ch5 (counts as sc, sc3), *sc in ch3-sp, ch3; rep from * around — 36 ch3-sps.
Round 9
ch3 (counts as first dc), (2dc, ch2, dc) in same ch3-sp, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch3-sp; rep from * around.
Round 10
sl st in 2dc, sl st in ch2-sp, ch3 (counts as first dc), (2dc, ch2, 3dc) in first ch2-sp, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch2-sp; rep from * around — 36 ch2-sps.
Round 11
sl st in 2dc, sl st in ch2-sp, ch3 (counts as first dc), (2dc, ch2, 3dc) in first ch2-sp, ch1, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2-sp, ch1; rep from * around — 36 ch2-sps.
Round 12
sl st in 2dc, sl st in ch2-sp, ch6 (counts as first dc, ch3), *tr in ch1-sp, ch3, dc in ch2-sp, ch3; rep from * around — 36 tr. Fasten off.
Round 13
Join C to first tr, ch5 (counts as first dc, ch2), dc in same st, ch2, *dc in tr, ch2, (dc, ch2, dc) in dc, ch2; rep from * around — 108 ch2-sps.
Round 14
ch3 (counts as first dc) (2dc, ch2, dc) in first ch2-sp, *sc in dc, ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch1, ch2-sp, ch1; rep from * around — 36 sc.
Round 15
ch3 (counts as first dc, (3dc, ch2, 3dc in first ch2-sp, ch1, *sc in sc, ch1, (4dc, ch2, 4dc) in ch2-sp, ch1; rep from * around — 36 sc.
Round 16
ch3 (counts as first dc, (3dc, ch2, 3dc in first ch2-sp, ch1, *sc in sc, ch1, (4dc, ch2, 4dc) in ch2-sp, ch1; rep from * around — 36 sc. Fasten off.
Round 17
Join A with sl st in first ch2-sp, ch4 (counts as first sc, ch 2), *(6dtr) in sc, ch2, sc in ch2-sp, ch2; rep from * around — 36 6dtr-groups.
Round 18
ch3, *6dc, (3dc) in ch2-sp, dc in sc, (3dc) in ch2-sp; rep from * around. Fasten off.
Finishing
Block mandalas into shape. With A, single crochet along the edge through the back loops only to join the two parts. Insert the pillow insert half way through.
CHAPTER 2BLOOMING BROOCH
Small accessories can make a big impact. Bright and vibrant, the Blooming Brooch adds personality to any outfit. Worked in DMC crochet threads, the color combinations are limitless.
BLOOMING BROOCH
Designed by Anita Mundt
Materials
Pearl Cotton Balls #8 by DMC USA, 10g/.35oz balls, each approx. 87yd/80m (thread)
Approx. 2g/small amounts each in #3685 Very Dark Mauve (A), #600 Very Dark Cranberry (B), #891 Dark Carnation (C), #912 Light Emerald Green (D), and #725 Topaz (E)
Crochet hook (1mm)
1/8in/3mm approx. thick chipboard circle 2in./5cm diameter
Scrap of linen fabric, approximately 2in./5cm diameter
Fabric Pen
Brooch pin
Glue
Stitches & Abbreviations
adjustable ring: Place a slipknot on the hook. Wrap the free end of the yarn twice around the index and third fingers of your left hand. With the hook and the yarn coming from the ball, draw a loop under the strands and into the ring. Yo and draw through the loop to complete the sc. When the required number of stitches have been worked into the ring, pull on the free end to close the ring.
ch5pc (picot using 5 chain stitches): ch5, sl st in first ch to form picot
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sk: skip a stitch
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over
*: work following sequence of stitches; repeat sequence designated number of times more (): stitches between these parentheses to be worked into the same stitch or space
BROOCH
BROOCH FRONT
With A, make an adjustable ring.
Round 1
ch2 (counts as first sc), 5sc in ring, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 6sc.
Round 2
ch2 (counts as first sc), sc in same st, (2sc) in every stitch around, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 12sc. Fasten off.
Round 3
Join B with sl st, ch1 (counts as first sl st), *ch3, sk1 sc, sl st; rep from * 5 times more, sl st to first ch1 to join — 6 ch3-sps.
Round 4
*ch3 (counts as first dc) (4dc) in same ch-sp, sl st in next sl st, sk next sc; rep from * 5 times more, sl st to top of first ch3 to join. Fasten off — 6 ch3, 4dc-groups.
Round 5
With C, ch2 (counts as first sc), sc in next 3dc, sc in sl st, *sc in top of ch3 from previous round, sc in next 4dc, sc in sl st; rep from * 4 times more, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 36sc. Fasten off.
Round 6
Join D to first ch2. *ch5pc, ch5, sk 5sc rep from * 5 times more, sl st to the bottom of the first ch5pc to join. Fasten off.
Round 7
Join E through loop of any ch5pc. *ch3, sl st into ch-sp, ch3, sl st into loop of ch5pc* repeat 5 times more, sl st to first ch3 to join — 12 ch3-sps.
Round 8
ch2, *4hdc in ch3-sp, hdc in next sl st; rep from * 11 times more, 4hdc in ch3-sp, sl st to top of first ch2 to join. Fasten off.
BROOCH BACK
With E, make an adjustable ring.
Round 1
ch2, (5sc) in ring, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 6sc.
Round 2
ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in same stitch, *(2hdc) in next stitch; rep from * 3 times more, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 12hdc.
Round 3
ch2 (counts as first hdc), *(2hdc) in next stitch, hdc; rep from * 3 times more, (2hdc) in next stitch, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 18hdc.
Round 4
ch2 (counts as first hdc), *(2hdc) in next stitch, 2hdc; rep from * 4 times more, (2hdc) in next stitch, hdc, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 24hdc.
Round 5
ch2 (counts as first hdc) *(2hdc) in same stitch, 3hdc; rep from * 4 times more, (2hdc) in next stitch, 2hdc, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 30hdc.
Round 6
ch2 (counts as first hdc), *(2hdc) in the same stitch, 4hdc; rep from * 4 times more, (2hdc) in next stitch, 4hdc, sl st into top of first ch2 to join — 36hdc. Fasten off.
Finishing
Trace the chipboard circle on the fabric and cut out. Glue the fabric onto the chipboard on one side. Sandwich the chipboard between the front and back brooch pieces, with the fabric side under the front piece, and the right sides of the brooch pieces facing out. With E, slip stitch around the entire circle to join the pieces together. Glue the brooch pin to the back of the brooch.
CHAPTER 3BLOOMING BUTTON RING
Quick to make, this ring is the perfect last-minute outfit addition or handmade gift. Choose one color that embodies the wearer's personality, or mix it up and use a different color for each round.
BLOOMING BUTTON RING
Designed by Anita Mundt
Sample measures 11/4in. (3cm) in diameter.
Materials
Pearl Cotton Balls #8 by DMC USA, 10g/.35oz ball, each approx. 87yd/80m (thread)
Approx 2g (small amount) in #600 Very Dark Cranberry or #943 Tawny
Crochet hook (1mm)
One 1in./25mm fabric covered button
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
Ring shank
Glue
Pair of pliers
Stitches & Abbreviations
adjustable ring: Place a slipknot on the hook. Wrap the free end of the yarn twice around the index and third fingers of your left hand. With the hook and the yarn coming from the ball, draw a loop under the strands and into the ring. Yo and draw through the loop to complete the sc. When the required number of stitches have been worked into the ring, pull on the free end to close the ring. ch: chain
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
dc: double crochet
rep: repeat
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over
*: work following sequence of stitches; repeat sequence designated number of times more (): stitches between parentheses to be worked into the same stitch or space
RING
Make an adjustable ring.
Round 1
ch2 (counts as first sc), 4sc in ring, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 5sc.
Round 2
ch4 (counts as first dc, ch1), *dc, ch1; rep from * 4 times more, sl st to top of first ch3 to join — 5 ch-sps.
Round 3
ch2 (counts as first sc), *(sc, ch1, sc) in next ch-sp, sc in next dc; rep from * 3 times more, (sc, ch1, sc) in next ch-sp, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 5 ch1-sps.
Round 4
ch1 (counts as first sl st), *ch5, sl st in ch-sp, ch5, sl st in next sc; rep from * 3 times more, ch5, sl st in ch-sp, ch5. sl st to top of first ch1 to join. Fasten off.
Finishing
Use the pliers to cut the shank of the button level with the edges of the button. Using sewing thread and the needle, stitch the mandala to the fabric of the button. Glue the button to the ring shank.
CHAPTER 4CELESTIAL BAREFOOT SANDALS
Combining the comfort of going barefoot with the prettiness of a sandal, the Celestial Barefoot Sandals are the best of both worlds. The delicate star motifs, worked in a luscious variegated yarn, will leave you over the moon.
CELESTIAL BAREFOOT SANDALS
Designed by Anita Mundt
Sample measures TK"/TKcm
Materials
Fine Art by Rowan, 100g/3.5oz hanks, each approx. 437yd/100m (light fingering)
1 hank in #303 waxwing
Crochet hook (2.5mm)
Stitches & Abbreviations
ch: chain
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
ch5pc (picot using 5 chain stitches): ch5, sl st in first ch to form picot
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
rep: repeat
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
tr: treble crochet
*: work following sequence of stitches; repeat sequence designated number of times more (): stitches between these parentheses to be worked into the same stitch or space
SANDALS
Join stars together following diagram, all 3 stars meet with the ch5pc.
BASIC STAR (make two for each sandal)
Round 1
ch4, join with a sl st to form ring.
Round 2
ch2 (counts as first sc), 5sc, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 6sc
Round 3
ch3 (counts as first dc), dc into same st, ch1, *(2dc) in next sc, ch1; rep from * 4 times more, sl st to top of first ch3 to join — 6 ch1-sps.
Round 4
sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-sp, ch6 (counts as first sc, ch4), *sc in next ch-sp, ch4; rep from * 4 times more, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 6 ch4-sps.
Round 5
ch2 (counts as first sc), (hdc, dc, tr, ch5 pc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in same ch-sp, sl st in next sc, *(sc, dc, tr, ch5pc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in ch-sp, sl st in next sc, rep from * 4 times more, sl st to top of ch2 to join.
ALTERNATE STAR (make one for each sandal)
Work rounds 1–4 of the basic star.
Alternate Round 5
ch2 (counts as first sc), (hdc, dc, tr, ch5pc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in same ch-sp, sl st in next sc, *(sc, dc, tr, ch5pc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-sp, sl st in next sc; rep from * 3 times more, sl st in next sc from, (sc, hdc, dc, tr, ch5pc with 22 chains, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-sp, sl st to top of ch2 to join.
TO MAKE THE SANDALS
Follow diagram to join ensuring 3 stars meet at the ch5 picot. Join thread to star corners (according to diagram) and ch120 to make ankle straps.
CHAPTER 5DEWDROP BOWL COVER
Set the prettiest summer table for your picnic. The Dewdrop Bowl Cover does double duty, protecting your food while looking lovely. Different colored cotton threads are used to create a color gradient, and the crystal teardrop beads stabilize the cover while adding sparkle.
DEWDROP BOWL COVER
Designed by Anita Mundt
Sample measures approximately 91/2in. (24cm) in diameter
Materials
Pearl Cotton Balls #8 by DMC USA, 10g/.35oz balls, each approx. 87yd/80m (thread)
Small amount/approximately 2g in #2 Ecru (A)
Small amounts/approximately 1g each in #503 Medium Blue Green (B), and #943 Medium Aquamarine (C)
Crochet hook (1mm)
12 tear drop shaped crystal beads
Stitches & Abbreviations
ch: chain
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
dc: double crochet
pc: picot stitch
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
*: work following sequence of stitches; repeat sequence designated number of times more (): stitches between parentheses to be worked into the same stitch or space
BOWL COVER
Round 1
With A, ch6, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 2
ch3 (counts as first dc), 11dc in ring, sl st to top of first ch3 to join — 12dc.
Round 3
ch5 (counts as first dc, ch2), *dc, ch2; rep from *10 times more, sl st to top of first ch3 to join — 12dc.
Round 4
sl st in next ch-sp, ch6 (counts as first sc, ch4), *sc in next ch-sp, ch4; rep from *10 times more, sl st to top of first ch3 to join — 12 ch4-sps.
Round 5
sl st in next ch-sp, ch7 (counts as first sc, ch5), *sc in next ch-sp, ch5; rep from *10 times more, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 12sc.
Round 6
sl st in next ch-sp, ch5 (counts as first sc, ch3), sc in next sc, ch3, *sc in next ch-sp, ch3, sc in next sc, ch3; rep from *10 times more, sc in next ch-sp, ch3, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 24sc.
Round 7
sl st in next ch-sp, ch6 (counts as first sc, ch4), *sc in next ch-sp, ch4; rep from *22 times more, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 24sc.
Round 8
sl st in next ch-sp, ch7 (counts as first sc, ch5), *sc in next ch-sp, ch5; rep from *22 times more, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 24sc.
Round 9
sl st in next ch-sp, ch8 (counts as first sc, ch6), *sc in next ch-sp, ch6; rep from *22 times more, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 24sc.
Round 10
sl st in next ch-sp, ch8 (counts as first sc, ch6), *sc in next ch-sp, ch6; rep from *22 times more, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 24sc.
Round 11
sl st in next ch-sp, ch3 (counts as first dc), (5dc) in same ch-sp, ch2, *6dc in next ch-sp, ch2; rep from *22 times more, sl st to top of first ch3 to join — 24 6-dc groups. Fasten off.
Round 12
ch3 (counts as first dc) 5dc in same ch-sp, ch2, *(6dc) in next ch-sp, ch2; rep from *22 times more — 24 6dc-groups.
Round 13
Join B in any ch-sp. ch3 (counts as first dc), 5dc in same ch-sp, ch1, *(6dc, ch-sp, ch2, 6dc), in next ch-sp, ch1; rep from *22 times more, sl st to top of first ch3 to join — 24 ch2-sps.
Round 14
sl st into previous ch2-sp, ch8 (counts as first sc, ch6), *sc in next ch1-sp, ch6, sc in next ch2-sp, ch9, sc in next ch2-sp, ch6; rep from *10 times more, sc in next ch1-sp, ch6, sc in next ch2-sp, ch9, sl st to top of first ch2 to join — 12 ch9-sps. Fasten off.
(Continues...)
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Table of Contents
Contents
Aztec Gold Cushion,Blooming Brooch,
Blooming Button Ring,
Celestial Barefoot Sandals,
Dewdrop Bowl Cover,
Rainbow Leaves Mandala,
Emerald Muse Journal Cover,
Forest Mandala Shrug,
Feathered Dreams Dream Catcher,
Leaves and Berries Bag,
Twilight Hook Case,
Fruit Picker's Vest,
Ridged Waves Table Cover,
Doily Rag Rug,
Violet Needle Case,
Flower in the Sun Pincushion,
Seashell Coasters,
Singing Daisies Garland,
Summer Solstice Sunrise Blanket,
Starlight Stool Cover,