Tuesday, September 01, 2015

Radiant Rose Mandala Doily: A Free Crochet Pattern For You

Radiant Rose Mandala Doily 
By Elizabeth Ann White 
For BellaCrochet

Size: About 11” across

Skill Level: Intermediate- for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet

Materials:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:
 25 yds. light pink
 35 yds. each lavender and rose
 50 yds. each yellow and shaded purple
 75 yds. each shaded rose and aqua
Heavy Spray Starch
Size 5 (1.90mm) steel hook

Special Stitches
For Vst: (dc, ch 2, dc) in st or ch sp indicated
For Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated

Doily
Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 1, (sc in ring, ch 2) 8 times, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.  (8 ch-2 sps made)

Rnd 2: Join light pink with sc in first ch-2 sp (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in same ch-2 sp as joining, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each remaining ch-2 sp around, join. (8 petals made)

Rnd 3: Working behind petals, ch 3, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 3) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Join rose with sc in first ch-3 sp, (ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in same ch-3 sp as joining,  (sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each remaining ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 5: Working behind petals, ch 4, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 4) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-4.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 7 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 7: Working behind petals, ch 5, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 5) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-5. Fasten off.

Rnd 8: Join shaded rose with sc in first ch-5 sp, (ch 1, 9 dc, ch 1, sc) in same ch-5 sp as joining, (sc, ch 1, 9 dc, ch 1, sc) in each remaining ch-5 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 9: Working behind petals, ch 6, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 6) around, join with sl st in first ch 0f beg ch-6.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 11 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-6 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 11: Join yellow with sc in 4th dc of first petal, ch 6, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 6, *sc in 4th dc of next petal, ch 6, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 6; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.

Rnd 12: Join aqua with sl st in first ch-6 sp, (ch 3, 7 dc) in same ch-6 sp as joining, 8 dc in each remaining ch-6 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 13: Join yellow with sc in first st, ch 4, skip next 3 dc, *sc in next dc, ch 4, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 14: Join shaded purple with sl st in first ch-4 sp, (ch 3, 4 dc, ch 1) in same ch-4 sp as joining, (5 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 15: Join yellow with sc in first ch-1 sp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5) around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 16: Join lavender with sl st in first ch-5 sp, (ch 3, 4 dc, ch 1) in same sp as joining, (5 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-5 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 17: Join yellow with sc in first ch-1 sp, ch 6, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 6) around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 18: Join shaded purple with sl st in first ch-6 sp, (ch 3, 6 dc, ch 1) in same sp as joining, (7 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-6 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 19: Join yellow with sl st in first ch-1 sp, (ch 5, dc) in same ch-1 sp as joining, skip next 3 dc, Vst (see Special Stitches) in next dc, skip next 3 dc, *Vst in next ch-1 sp, skip next 3 dc, Vst in next dc, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch-5. Fasten off.

Rnd 20: Join aqua with sc in ch-2 sp of first Vst, ch 1, shell (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of next Vst, ch 1, *sc in ch-2 sp of next Vst, ch 1, shell in ch-2 sp of next Vst, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 21: Join shaded rose with sc in ch-2 sp at center of first shell, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 9 times in ch-2 sp of next shell, *sc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 9 times in ch-2 sp of next shell; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off. (16 scallops made)

Rnd 22: Join yellow with sc in first ch-1 sp of first scallop, (ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times, *sc in first ch-1 sp of next scallop, (ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.

Rnd 23: Join aqua with sc in first ch-2 sp, (ch 2, dc) in same ch-2 sp as joining, (sc, ch 2, dc) in each of next 7 ch-2 sps, sc in next ch-2 sp, *(sc, ch 2, dc) in each of next 8 ch-2 sps, sc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.






 
Rosina Smith made this gorgeous doily in yellow, green,  blue and pink.
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Every effort has been made to ensure this pattern is as accurate, clear, and complete as possible. All instructions have been checked and double checked and are presented in good faith. However, BellaCrochet makes no warranty and assumes no responsibility for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work.


Special thanks go to Jewel Fernley, Jolene Ortiz,  and Rosina Smith for testing this  pattern.

Copyright BellaCrochet 2015. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share the link to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!)
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13 comments:

  1. This is one I think I will actually make. It is beautiful and for once the directions are easy to follow and understand. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with others.

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  2. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful patterns. I was looking for some to crochet teeny tiny for dolls houses. Can't wait to get started now.

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  3. Beautiful. Loved making this mandala.

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  4. I love the one made by Rosina Smith. I have been trying to find yellow variegated yarn and crochet thread but am unable to. Icroched Barbie doll clothes and doilies from it. I also can't find it in green ad before either. I would appreciate any help finding it. And if possible have the colors pattern from the one RS made please.

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  5. Dank je wel voor het delen van deze mooie mandala!

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  6. i made this. i loved the pattern. easy to follow.

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  7. I love this pattern. I started making it already. Can I sell the one I made using this pattern?

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  8. Yes, you can sell items made from any of my patterns, Suma, just not the pattern itself. Good luck!

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  9. Made it. Absolutely love it!!

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