Pattern release date: 21th of March 2025

Details

• Difficulty: this pattern is suitable for experienced crocheters and adventurous beginners. The following stitches are used: slip stitch, single crochet, (front post) double crochet (together), chain stitch, cluster stitch.
• You can make a version with or without front post stitches. For the version without front post stitches, you need to turn your work after every round.
• The mandala crochet pattern is written in US Terms and a chart is included.
• A Dutch version of the pattern is also included.
• The mandala crochet pattern consists of 25 rounds
• You are allowed to sell items that you created by means of this chart. I would appreciate of you could mention Kim Bakker (KimHaakt) as a designer by referring to www.kimhaakt.nl.

Materials
Yarn: you need between 130 meters (142 yards) and 200 meters (218 yards) of yarn.
I crocheted 3 versions:

• With front post stitches (green/pink): 50 grams (1,76 oz) / 200 meters (218 yards) Hobbii Dahlia, color Melody Harmony (04)
• Without front post stitches (white): 40 grams (1,41 oz) / 182 meters (198 yards) Scheepjes Whirlette, color Ice (860). 
• Without front post stitches (orange): 23 grams (0,81 oz) / 129 meters (141 yards) Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat, color  Tangerine (281). Hook: depending on the yarn you are using. I have used hook 2,5mm for the green/pink version and white version, and hook 1,25mm for the orange version. Hoop: depending on the size of your mandala. My versions were:
• White: 50 cm (20 inch)
• Green/pink: 40 cm (16 inch)
• Orange: 30 cm (12 inch) Notions: tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, tape measure.