Happy Spring Mandala

This pattern was originally published in Simply Crochet Magazine, Issue 120.

Special thanks to my testers: Éva Nagyné Lakhézi and Ginny Kamph-White

Difficulty: Intermediate

Size: 20”/50 cm diameter if using Dk yarn 15”/40 cm diameter if using fingering weight yarn

Materials needed:

• 3 mm (5/0) if using fingering or 4 mm (G) size hook if using Dk weight yarn • NOTE: If you crochet loosely I advise you to use a smaller size hook

Total: 385 yards/ 350 metres (140 grams) of Dk weight 100% cotton yarn{I used Paintbox Cotton DK}

• Yarn needle for weaving in ends • Scissors • Hoop-15”/40cm diamater if using fingering weight or 20”/50cm diameter if using Dk weight yarn (optional: only if you want to attach your mandala to it and hang it on the wall) • Stitch markers (optional) • NOTE: Blocking is essential to enhance the lacy, textured patternwork of your project and open up your stitches

US terms used throughout.

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