Crochet Serene Velvet Petal Mandala Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Medium weight yarn (4) in two contrasting colors
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Stitches Used:

• Chain stitch (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Front post double crochet (FPdc)
• Back post double crochet (BPdc)

Gauge:

4 inches = 12 sc in the round

Pattern Instructions:

Base Round:

With Color A, create a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (12 dc)

Flower Motif:

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same stitch, *ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 ch 3 spaces)

Round 3: In each ch 3 space, work: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) - this creates petals. Join with a sl st to the top of the first petal.

Texture Rounds:

Round 4: Change to Color B. Ch 1, sc in the first dc, *FPdc around next dc, BPdc around next dc; repeat from * around until the end. Join with a sl st to first sc.

Round 5: Ch 2, dc in the same stitch. *Ch 1, skip next sc, 2 dc in next sc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the top of the first dc.

Repeat Rounds:

Continue alternating Color A and B for several more rounds until you reach a desired size. Aim for at least 12 rounds.

Finish:

Fasten off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Your Serene Velvet Petal Mandala is now complete!

Customization Options:

Feel free to play with color combinations and sizes. This mandala can be used for coasters, table decor, or combined into larger projects like blankets.