We heart crochet!
Simply Crochet|Issue 98
Bring a little love to your home with this versatile mandala.
Sharna Moore
We heart crochet!
YOU WILL NEED

Paintbox Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Bubblegum Pink (451) Vanilla Cream (408) Soft Fudge (410) Peach Orange (455) Lipstick Pink (452)

A 4mm (US G/6) hook

For yarn contact LoveCrafts 01409 404010 www.lovecrafts.com

TENSION

Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Mandala measures approx 28cm (11in) in diameter

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list, see page 88

They say home is where the heart is so why not choose colours to complement your room decor for this little make. Hook up a matching set and spread the love…

NOTES

Mandala is worked in rounds with RS facing throughout. Where using more than one colour in a round, change colour on the final yrh of st before the colour change is indicated and carry the unused colours across the top of the sts, enclosing the strand as you work. Where changing colour at the end of the round, fasten off the previous colour. Join the new colour with a slip stitch. Slip stitches are not included in stitch counts unless otherwise stated.

MANDALA

Using Bubblegum Pink, make a magic loop.

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