Robert Kaufman Circle of Friends - Downloadable PDF

Robert Kaufman Circle of Friends Quilt Pattern by Ariga Mahmoudlou – Free Downloadable PDF

The Circle of Friends quilt pattern, designed by Ariga Mahmoudlou for Robert Kaufman, is a stunning 71" x 71" square throw or lap quilt that showcases a vibrant, color-rich design built around circular patchwork elements. This free downloadable PDF pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for quilters who are comfortable with foundational techniques and ready to explore more dynamic, visually complex layouts. The finished quilt is a generous size, suitable as a decorative throw, a bed accent, or a meaningful handmade gift.

Design Overview

The Circle of Friends design is also subtitled Just Kisses, hinting at the playful, interlocking circular motifs that give the quilt its signature look. The overall composition relies on the careful arrangement of curved or circular units — a hallmark of friendship-circle and double-wedding-ring inspired quilting traditions. The interplay of a dominant background fabric against a wide spectrum of coordinating accent colors creates a lively, jewel-toned aesthetic that is both modern and timeless.

This pattern is part of the Robert Kaufman design collection and is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it accessible to quilters of all backgrounds who want to work with premium quilting cottons from a trusted fabric brand.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The pattern calls for fabric yardage based on 42"-wide quilting cotton, which is the standard width for Robert Kaufman's Kona Cotton Solids line — the fabric collection referenced throughout the supply list. A total of 18 colors are specified, labeled A through R, each identified by a specific SKU from the K001 line, which corresponds to Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman.

Fabric Color Palette

• Color A – Black (K001-1019): The dominant background fabric, requiring a substantial 4-7/8 yards. This large yardage suggests Black serves as the primary background or sashing throughout the quilt, anchoring the vivid accent colors.
• Color B – Orchid (K001-1850): 1/4 yard
• Color C – Lavender (K001-1189): 1/4 yard
• Color D – Orchid (K001-1266): 1/4 yard
• Color E – Princess (K001-844): 1/4 yard
• Color F – Pansy (K001-258): 1/4 yard
• Color G – Petunia (K001-24): 1/4 yard
• Color H – Corsage (K001-487): 1/4 yard
• Color I – Lupine (K001-1484): 1/4 yard
• Color J – Magenta (K001-1214): 1/4 yard
• Color K – Ice Berry (K001-1016): 1/4 yard
• Color L – Geranium (K001-473): 1/4 yard
• Color M – Gumdrop (K001-489): 1/4 yard
• Color N – Eggplant (K001-1133): 1/4 yard
• Color O – Raisin (K001-1469): 1/4 yard
• Color P – Dark Violet (K001-1485): 1/4 yard
• Color Q – Mulberry (K001-80): 1/4 yard
• Color R – Crocus (K001-142): 1/4 yard

The accent fabrics — Colors B through R — each require only 1/4 yard, making this an ideal pattern for using up fat quarter bundles