Bring some coziness to your home with the Cozy Christmas Mandala! With this versatile pattern, you can create a doily, mandala wall hanging, or attach it to a star frame. You can also add decorations like baubles, garlands etc. to your liking.

The pattern consists of a chart and also each round has written instructions in US terms. The pattern is also in Dutch (Nederlands) available. The pattern is suitable for advanced crocheters or adventurous beginners.

Materials needed

• Yarn Katia Capri (see Yarnsub for substitutes) in different colors, and (if you prefer) glitter yarn, like Scheepjes Twinkle (see Yarnsub for substitutes).You need 3 colors for the christmas tree and snowy ground. I have used the following colors: White - 3 grams / 0.11 oz Katia Capri (82127) Brown - 2 gram / 0.07 oz Katia Capri (82051) Green - 12 gram / 0.42 oz Schachenmayr (419) For the border you can use one or more colors. I have used the following colors: White - Katia Capri (82127) Gold - Scheepjes Twinkle (938) For additional decorations you can use the same yarn as used for the pattern or use scraps from your stash in a similar weight.
• Hook 2,5mm (there is no equivalent US hook size, you could use hook B-1 or C-2) or 4mm (G-6) (see variations).
• Metal hoop of 40 cm / 16 inch or Metal star of 30 cm / 12 inch (both optional).
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors
• If you want to make the doily version, you have to block your work. You can use Eucalan, blocking mats and knitblockers/pins to do this.