Finished this exuberant mandala, my adaptation of CaroDesign pattern Crochet Overlay Mandala No. 6, using a variety of woolen 8-ply yarns in the colors of Ethiopia to welcome the Ethiopian refugees who have lately arrived in our small Oz town.
I was also influenced by the device used in the color choices of 600BookLover’s Rainbow Mandala project from the same pattern. Her use of the turquoise outlined by the cobalt on the “petals” makes them POP, giving a 3-dimensional lift overall.
Mounted crochet on felt-covered coreboard as a wall hanging.Top image is finished project, mounted & hung. 3 lower images show WIP.