I was posting up my new crochet WIP of a mandala a week ago on Instagram...
when few people start asking if I have the pattern,
usually I would answer I made it as I go and I couldn't write a pattern...
then it hit me?
Why would'nt I learn to do it?
At least I can learn to be consistent and can follow pattern correctly
so, here I am on saturday noon... trying to write pattern on my own term hehe
but coz I still dont know how to write pattern for bubble stitches like my green/blue mandala,
so I decide to write the pattern while I'm doing it
I'm using hook size J/6mm
with heavy worsted yarn ( berkshire bulky - www.yarn.com)
To Begin : ch 4 and join to form a ring.
ROW 1:
Ch 3, then work 11 Tr into the ring. Join with slip stitch in the first Tr
Total 12 Tr stitches
Ch 3, then work 11 Tr into the ring. Join with slip stitch in the first Tr
Total 12 Tr stitches
**Change color………………………………
ROW 2:
Ch 2, then make 1 Dc in the same stitch ( between Tr stitches)
then make 2 Dc in every next in between Tr
Total 24 Dc stitches
Ch 2, then make 1 Dc in the same stitch ( between Tr stitches)
then make 2 Dc in every next in between Tr
Total 24 Dc stitches
**Change color………………………………..
ROW 3:
chain 2, then for the next stitch make 1 Dc all the way through the second row
( not into the top stitches) + 1 Ch
Make 1 Sc in the next stitches + 1 Dc all the way through the second row
+ 1 Ch ( Repeat for the next 10 pair of Dc)
Total 36 Dc stitches
chain 2, then for the next stitch make 1 Dc all the way through the second row
( not into the top stitches) + 1 Ch
Make 1 Sc in the next stitches + 1 Dc all the way through the second row
+ 1 Ch ( Repeat for the next 10 pair of Dc)
Total 36 Dc stitches
**Change color………………………………..
ROW 4:
chain 2 ( as first Dc) then make 1 Dc in the same place ( in between stitches)
Continue with 2 Dc for the next 23 ‘in between’ + slip stitch in top of first dc
Total 48 stitches
chain 2 ( as first Dc) then make 1 Dc in the same place ( in between stitches)
Continue with 2 Dc for the next 23 ‘in between’ + slip stitch in top of first dc
Total 48 stitches
**Change color………………………………..
ROW 5:
chain 3 + 2 Dc in the same stitch ( in between) so theres 3 dc in one ‘in between’
Then make 3 dc in the next 23 ‘in between’
Total 72 Stitches
chain 3 + 2 Dc in the same stitch ( in between) so theres 3 dc in one ‘in between’
Then make 3 dc in the next 23 ‘in between’
Total 72 Stitches
**Change color………………………………..
ROW 6:
Sc 1 + Ch 2 then 1 Sc in the next ‘in between’ + Ch 2 then 1 Sc in the next ‘in between’
do that in the next 22 ‘in between’. Slip stitch
Total 72 Stitches
Sc 1 + Ch 2 then 1 Sc in the next ‘in between’ + Ch 2 then 1 Sc in the next ‘in between’
do that in the next 22 ‘in between’. Slip stitch
Total 72 Stitches
**Change color………………………………..
ROW 7:
Sc 1 in the ‘in between’ (space made from chain row 6)
Ch 2 ( little bit loose) then Sc 1 in the next space + Ch 2 and continue to Sc 1 in the space in between.
Do that until the next 22 ‘in between. Slip stitch
Total 72 Stitches
Sc 1 in the ‘in between’ (space made from chain row 6)
Ch 2 ( little bit loose) then Sc 1 in the next space + Ch 2 and continue to Sc 1 in the space in between.
Do that until the next 22 ‘in between. Slip stitch
Total 72 Stitches
**Change color………………………………..
ROW 8:
Ch 3 + 2 Dc in the top of first stitch ( as the first triple Dc) + ch 1
and then make 3 Dc + ch 1 on to the next 22 space. Slip Stitch
Ch 3 + 2 Dc in the top of first stitch ( as the first triple Dc) + ch 1
and then make 3 Dc + ch 1 on to the next 22 space. Slip Stitch
**Change color………………………………..
ROW 9:
Ch 3 + 1 Dc in between the triple Dc Stitches + Ch 2 + 2 Dc
Missed 1 stitch & Slip stitch on the top next stitch.
Ch 3 + 1 Dc in between the triple Dc Stitches + Ch 2 + 2 Dc
Missed 1 stitch & Slip stitch on the top next stitch.
2 Dc ‘in between’+ 2 Ch + 2 Dc + missed one top stitch + slip
stitch on the top next stitch.
Repeat until the next 21 in ‘between’
and here is the mandala..
hope the pattern is correct...
hope this will be useful. Enjoy!
/PSZ
I love your tutorial--thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWow.. I will! Thank you so much
DeleteThis is great - and very easy to follow - many thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI'm Glad!! Thank you!!
DeleteThank you for your tutorial....It's very easy to follow...
ReplyDeleteAlix
so happy to know... Thank a lot!!
DeleteThis is so pretty - I think I'm going to try making this. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alot! I'm happy and thrilled that my work are loved
DeleteThanks again
I'm so flattered..
Sincerely
Penny
Thank you for your kindness and your generosity in sharing your time and pattern with us. It is sincerely appreciated
ReplyDeleteoh My God your so kind to write that
DeleteIt's so much pleasure for me, specially with all these comments
thanks a lot for your attention
Regards
penny
great job in writing the pattern! I've been crocheting for 40 years and never attempted to write out a pattern but you're my inspiration now- keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to seeing more from you. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteHi..!
DeleteSo thrilled reading your comment
really give me all the spirit I need.. Just need to manage my time here, between office, 2 girls and crochet
hope I write soon
regards
penny
Wonderful! I am trying to decide which pattern to use for my first mandala (going to end up as a barstool cover) and I'm heavily leaning on trying this one FIRST! I've even bought a few, but when I saw yours...and I had NO PROBLEM reading it! You are a natural, Dear...give us more! Thank you from the bottom of my heartt!!! :-))))
ReplyDeleteHi Diane!
DeleteYour comment completely melt me down..
I'll write the pattern of my other works asap! And share it to the world hahaha
I didnt expect such respond since I'm not an active blogger..
I think I should upload more of my crochet & knit works
Anyway... Thanks again for the compliment
Cheers
Penny
Thanks 4 sharing! I am going to try it:)
ReplyDeleteLovely tutorial and pattern....Only learning to write patterns myself.....best of luck x
ReplyDeletepleased to hear that..
Deleteplease do so try
I'll try hard to write soon
regards
penny
I nominated you for a Liebster Award - please read about it here: http://flythecoopcrafts.blogspot.com/2014/06/honored-with-liebster-award.html
ReplyDeleteHi Sher!
DeleteOMG I havent got the time to write any updates and your nomination quite shock me haha....
I'm so flattered!
Actually I still a bit confuse where to answer your 11 questions.. Please let me know
Sincerely
Penny
i loved your pattern! I'm working on the second one right now. thank you for writing it. you should def do it more. thank a lot and happy new year.
ReplyDeleteHello, I Love your pattern & pieces.. However, I am making the mandala & it doesn't look the same as the blue & green one.. That one looks like it has a popcorn stitch on the 8th row
ReplyDeleteAlso, row 6 seems to be worked in every stitch instead of sc & ch 2. Also the blue & green has more rows than the one you posted the pattern for.. Just want to make sure I wasn't missing another link or something..
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I'm unable to correct mistakes or backspace & allotted only a few words. Anyway, I'm trying to figure out what you done in row 10 of the blue & green one. If row 9 is slst between the dc's & ch's then there's no where to place a smaller stitch as shown in pic. I'm thinking of ripping out my row 9 & adding a sc where the slst is so that I'll have somewhere to put what looks like a sc in between the dc's... Thank you again..
ReplyDeleteHi found your web page through the whoot please can i subscribe to your site please
ReplyDeleteLove this!! Great tutorial!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this. If I want to make it bigger. Do I just keep repeating rows 1 thru to 9
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