S A L U T A T I O N S
A crochet mandala

About:
‘‘Salutations’ (noun) a gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgement of another’s arrival or departure.

I designed this mandala as a way to say ‘hello’ to all of you and to bring a warm greeting to those who see it. I hope it brings a little happiness and light into your lives.

Pattern:
This pattern is written in both UK and US terms and consists of step-by-step photographs to help you along the way.

Skill level:
It is aimed at an Intermediate to Advanced crocheter due to the stitches used

Yarn:
Cotton was used to make these beautiful wall hangings - but you could make it from any yarn (great stash buster)

Other Materials:
4mm hook (or corresponding hook to go with your choice of yarn)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Blocking equipment if desired

Gauge
Not important - depends on your tension and yarn, find what works for you comfortably and then find the ring to fit if it’s bigger or smaller :)

Optional:
This pattern was originally designed as a wall hanging but would look lovely as a centrepiece.

THANK YOU
The biggest thanks go to my beautiful testers! I’ve said it before, and I’ll continue to keep saying it ‘I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without them’! Theresa, Terrii, Tracey, Margaret, Silke, Mirjam, Ellen, Antoinette, Audrey and Paulina. They are in no particular order and I honestly appreciate them more than they know.

CAL INFORMATION:
This crochet-along will not be released in parts. You will have access to the entire pattern.

Part 1 will finish at end of round 6 (Tuesday 1 March to Monday 7 March)

Part 2 will finish at end of round 15. (Tuesday 8 March to Monday 14 March)

Part 3 will finish at end of round 22 and will complete the crochet-along. (Tuesday 15 March to Monday 21 March)

This CAL is not a time-consuming one, it’s designed to fit in with you and your lifestyle. If you go over the times mentioned above, don’t stress, they are there just as a guideline for anyone who likes time limits.

I’d love to see your progress with this CAL so please share our Facebook Group and also on Social Media, making sure to hashtag #salutationscal.