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Terminology
Crochet Mandala Table Mat
A beautiful circular mandala that works as a table centre or large placemat. Mesmerising to make and gorgeous to display.
Yarn needed
3 x 50g balls in different colours
~120g · ~260 metres
Time
A weekend
IntermediateFinished size
Approx. 35cm diameter
What you'll need
- 3 x 50g balls of DK cotton in 3 colours
- A 3.5mm (UK 9 / US E-4) crochet hook
- A wool/darning needle
Abbreviations
chchain
dcdouble crochet (UK)
trtreble crochet (UK)
dtrdouble treble crochet (UK)
sl stslip stitch
spspace
Step-by-step instructions
1. Centre rings (colour A)
- 1Chain 6, join with sl st.
- 2Round 1: ch3, 15tr into ring, join. (16 tr including ch3)
- 3Round 2: ch4, *1tr in next st, ch1* around, join.
2. Middle rounds (colour B)
- 1Round 3: sl st to ch1 sp, ch3, 2tr in same sp, *3tr in next ch1 sp* around, join.
- 2Round 4: ch1, dc in each st around, join.
- 3Round 5: ch3, 1tr in same st, *skip 1, 2tr in next st* around, join.
3. Outer rounds (colour C)
- 1Round 6: ch4, *1dtr in next st, ch1* around, join.
- 2Round 7: ch1, *1dc in dtr, 3dc in ch1 sp* around, join.
- 3Round 8: ch1, dc in each st around, join. Fasten off.
- 4Continue adding rounds in alternating patterns until the mat reaches 35cm. Add a final round of dc.
4. Finish
- 1Weave in all ends. Block by pinning out damp and leaving to dry flat. Starch lightly for extra stiffness if desired.
Top tip: Blocking is essential for mandalas — it opens up the stitches and makes the piece lie perfectly flat.