Tonquin Mandala by Erin Kostashuk

Tonquin Mandala

Knitting
June 2023
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
400 - 420 yards (366 - 384 m)
One size - 48 cm diameter circular piece
English
This pattern is available for $4.00 USD
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All the fun of knitting a colorwork yoke sweater without having to do the boring endless rounds of the torso and sleeves!
The Tonquin Mandala is an engaging stash buster project resulting in a lovely display piece using your customized palette. Go ahead and customize your project even further by creating your own colorwork charts.Depending on your preferences, you may choose to add a clock mechanism kit or display the finished piece in all of its fiber glory!

You will need:
Approx. 100 g worsted weight yarn for MC
Approx. 30 g worsted weight yarn that contrasts well with MC for CC1
Approx. 30 g worsted weight yarn that contrasts well with MC for CC2
Approx. 30 g worsted weight yarn that contrasts well with MC for CC3
Floral hoop with 48 cm diameter
5 mm needles (or size needed for gauge) that will accommodate an increasing circumference.

Optional: Clock mechanism kit

This project starts in the center and is worked in the round, increasing outwards until the desired size. A turning row is worked to establish a border, and then a small decrease section is worked. The circular piece is then fitted and blocked around a metal floral hoop which is used for wall display.