Colorful Mandala Throw Blanket
This stunning Colorful Mandala Throw Blanket is perfect for adding a cozy touch to your living space. With its intricate circular design and vibrant color combinations, it's a delightful project for anyone looking to showcase their crochet skills. Whether for yourself or as a gift, this blanket will surely brighten up any room.
Colorful Mandala Throw Blanket
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (approx. 1400 yards total) in the following colors: teal, rust, burgundy, cream, peach, and dark green.
- Crochet Hook: Size H (5.0 mm).
- Scissors.
- Tapestry needle for weaving ends.
Gauge:
To ensure your blanket is the correct size, crochet a swatch of 10 double crochets (dc) by 10 rows. Your gauge should measure approximately 4 inches square. Adjust your hook size as necessary to match this gauge.
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- sp - space
Instructions:
Starting with color A (teal), make a magic ring:
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring. Pull the ring tight. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (12 dc)
- Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, *2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (24 dc)
- Round 3: Ch 3, *(dc in next st, 2 dc in next st); repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (36 dc)
- Round 4: Ch 3, *(dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st); repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (48 dc)
- Round 5: Change to color B (burgundy). Ch 3, *dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (60 dc)
- Round 6: Ch 3, *dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (72 dc)
- Round 7: Change to color C (cream). Ch 3, *dc in next 5 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (84 dc)
- Round 8: Continue changing colors as you like, repeating the pattern above, adding stitches in increments of 12 until you reach approximately 48 inches in diameter or desired size.
Finishing:
Once the desired size is achieved, finish off by cutting the yarn and pulling it through the last loop. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. To block the blanket, dampen it slightly and lay it flat on a clean surface to shape it.
Optional Variations:
You can customize the colors used in each round to match your home decor. Additionally, try using a different stitch pattern (like shell stitches or popcorn stitches) for added texture!