Product Description
Rainbow Carousel Mandala pdf Pattern Download
This beautiful and delicate design makes such a bright and happy additional to any space. The pattern could be used for a wall hanging, place-mats or a doily around the home.
Play with the colours and see just how different this one design can look each time it’s made!
Both US & UK terms are given (the one pdf document contains two versions of the pattern).
The pattern also includes round-by-round photos to help you progress through the pattern.
My pattern was also featured in Happily Hooked Magazine - February 2019 issue.
You can sustitute the yarn with any 4ply cotton or even use a different weight yarn for a different finished size.
Rainbow Carousel Mandala Wall Hanging
What is Being Made
The Rainbow Carousel Mandala is a decorative crochet wall hanging designed by Helen McLean of Sew Sew Baby. This vibrant mandala features a circular design intended for display in a 12-inch embroidery hoop, making it an ideal table setting decoration or wall accent piece. The pattern creates a flat, geometric mandala with concentric rounds that build outward from the center, showcasing a full spectrum of rainbow colors.
Craft and Techniques
This project is created using the crochet technique with UK terminology. The design is classified as Easy/Intermediate skill level, making it accessible to crocheters with some foundational experience. The pattern emphasizes proper gauge and tension throughout the work, with specific instructions to ensure the mandala lays flat at the completion of each round. If the finished piece does not lay flat, the pattern recommends adjusting to a larger hook size to achieve the correct drape and appearance.
Stitches Used
The Rainbow Carousel Mandala incorporates a variety of fundamental crochet stitches to create its intricate circular pattern:
- Chain (ch) – Used to create foundation stitches and increase stitch counts
- Double Crochet (dc) – A medium-height stitch providing structure and density
- Half Treble Crochet (htr) – A taller stitch adding dimension to the design
- Treble Crochet (tr) – An even taller stitch creating openwork areas and visual interest
- Double Treble Crochet (dtr) – The tallest stitch used, providing dramatic height variations
- Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions between color changes
Materials
The Rainbow Carousel Mandala pattern calls for 4ply/sport weight 100% cotton yarn, specifically recommending Infinity Hearts Rose 8/4 yarn. Each color requires approximately 50g of yarn, which yields roughly 176 meters per skein. The pattern includes eight distinct colors that create the rainbow effect: Yellow (Colour A), Orange (Colour B), Red (Colour C), Purple (Colour D), Sea Green (Colour E), Light Blue (Colour F), Light Green (Colour G), and Green (Colour H). A 3mm crochet hook is used to work with this yarn weight, and a yarn needle is required for finishing and weaving in ends. For display, the completed mandala is mounted in a 12-inch embroidery hoop.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 22 |
| Designer: | Three Loops on the Hook |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | You may substitute the yarn for any 4ply cotton or even use a different weight yarn for a different finished size. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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