Mandala crochet patterns offer a wonderful opportunity to experiment with different stitch techniques and to explore color combinations. Crochet mandalas can be purely decorative in function as wall or table art or can be used for practical purposes such as coasters, place mats, and so on. They can even be used as a design element in a larger project like an afghan or shawl.
Mandalas are commonly identified by their defined center point with a repetitive design that flows around it. Although rooted in spiritual tradition, the word mandala is literally translated from Sanskrit as ‘a circle’ and can be used to mean any type of circular design.
Explore Mandala Crochet
You can explore mandala crochet on your by experimenting with different stitches and colors. If you like to plan out your pattern in advance, you can use a circular grid like the one pictured below that I have included in my Crochet Project Planner or even by playing with pre-designed mandala coloring pages like these ones offered free from Craftsy.
Mandala Crochet Patterns
Want to skip the guess work and jump right into a pattern? I can personally vouch for these two mandala crochet patterns from CAROcreated Design. I worked them up a few years ago as part of a crochet along hosted by A Creative Being and absolutely loved them! They were so detailed with lots of photos and are a great way to learn overlay crochet as well.
This one is called Mandala No. 1 and can be purchased in her Etsy shop here. It is a paid pattern but when you see how thorough it is (22 pages!) you will know it’s worth every penny!
I loved it so much that I bought another one from the same shop. This one is called Mandala No. 4 and I have actually been itching to work this up again in a pink and white color scheme … don’t you think that would be cute?! Again, this is a paid pattern and also super detailed. You can purchase it in her Etsy shop here.
Dommage que ce ne soit en Français
I’m argentina,Your works are beatiful.,I need the patterns un español,please,thank you
I love to see any crochet designs. The no 1 is my favourite! The no 4 it riminds me of a Chinaise letters. Fantastic! Good work. Happy crocheting to everyone. 😍
Muy lindo pero dónde están los patrones gratis?
I am glad you like it! Unfortunately it is not one of my designs to share. This mandala was designed by CAROcreated Design and is available for purchase at here.
I want the pattern, please.
Very pretty and colorful!
love the colors, must try one! Thanks for sharing!
That is BEAUTIFUL!!
Kara this is just amazing! I love it! It’s so beautiful I’d hang it on the wall as wall art to show off your hard work and talent. You got the most clicks this week! Congrats, I’ll be featuring you! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
You are gifted Kara! It’s gorgeous!! Thanks for joining the party at Keep Calm and Link Up!
Barbara at Chase the Star
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This looks amazing! Wow! Definitely want to work up to creating something like this!
Rebecca
Wow, this looks really great! Beautiful! Love the colors! Liz
Ooooh I love the colors! 🙂
Kara,
OMG! I saw this today and bookmarked it to check out tonight. So I get to my computer and the first thing I see is your post. Our crochet minds are running parallel. Thanks for the post. Boo
So pretty, I think it should be framed 😉
I think it’s AWESOME !!
So colorful and beautiful – I just LOVE it
Well, i think its stunning.
Beautiful and a little bit of work?! 😉
Kara, the last time I checked you are in the lead with 41 votes. I am so happy for you.
Love.
Oh my goodness that is AMAZING! The design is just gorgeous, and the colours are beautiful.
Wow Wow Wow! It’s beautiful! How long did it take you to make? If I could find the time I would love to crochet something like this!
interessante lavoro !!!!
da provare
<3
It’s SO pretty Kara!! I love all the colors and the pattern so interesting. Great Job!!
It’s beautiful! a work of art, I love your colour combinations, I will really have to try and make one of these one day 🙂
Incredible!
What a gorgeous pattern.
Looks amazing!! Great work!
Stunning!!! Love the colours you’ve used.
Gorgeous. And I have voted for you as your color combination is the brightest and the best.
Love.
Absolument superbe !
Big hug !
Anna
Absolument superbe !
Big hug !
Anna
Absolument superbe !
Big hug !
Anna
What a stunning piece of crochet !! Beautifully done too.
Wonderful, beautiful, great, I want to make one for me.
Lisa
What an eyecatcher!!