While crochet mandalas are more of a summer project, the unseasonably hot weather I’ve been experiencing had me in the mood to make some! Following a mandala pattern is a great way to unwind and play with different colors you might have in your yarn stash.
All of the mandala patterns in this list come with a photo tutorial to guide you through more complex crochet maneuvers (like overlay crochet).
Colorful Crochet Mandala – Mollie Makes
Mini Mandala – Picot Pals
Mandala Magnets – Bluettine
Rhiannon – Grace Fearon
Mandy’s Mega Mandala Cushion – Red Agape
Macaron Pin Cushion – Lilla Bjorn
Sophie’s Mandala – Dedri Udis
Magnolia Mandala – Crochet Milan
Here are some paid intermediate patterns for amazingly gorgeous mandalas that I’ve been eying up on Etsy:
Peacock Feather Mandala – Yarn House
While looking through all of these patterns I realized that mandalas are basically modern day doilies. I love how they’re a modern take on a traditional crochet piece.
What are your favorite crochet mandala patterns? How do you decorate with the mandalas you’ve made? Let me know in the comments below!
I love mandalas! Thanks for sharing
I believe that mandalas a free way of expressing ourselves, weather you draw them, color them or crochet them.
I myself, love to color them, and also have tried to draw some, but better leave it to others. I am better at others things. But people who crochet them are so awesome and make great works or art.
Thanks so much for sharing
I agree! It’s like meditating with colored pencils or yarn. It’s so difficult for me to draw them freehand but I love to color and doodle on pre-made mandalas
I agree! I love to color them in and sometimes draw them myself. I tried to make more complex crocheted mandalas but it’s just not my forte. Crocheting simple mandalas definitely helps me to calm down and regain focus after a stressful day.
I just realized that I replied to this twice hahah oops! Time to de-frazzle and crochet a bit.