Crochet Happy Flowers Mandala Doily
The Crochet Happy Flowers Mandala/Doily is a delightful and charming addition to any home decor. With its intricate design and vibrant colors, this piece is sure to bring a touch of whimsy and warmth to any room. Whether used as a decorative accent on a table or hung on the wall as a stunning display, this handmade creation exudes creativity and joy. The intricate stitches and carefully chosen color combinations make each piece unique and special. Add a pop of color and a sprinkle of happiness to your living space with the Crochet Happy Flowers Mandala/Doily!
Materials Needed
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Yarn: Any brand of 8ply Cotton or Cotton Blend
- I used Patons 8 ply Cotton Blend.
Colors Used
- Colour A: Teal
- Colour B: White
- Colour C: Soft Pink
- Colour D: Mid Pink
- Colour E: Soft Green
- Colour F: Yellow
- Colour G: Purple
Special Stitches
Beginning Popcorn Stitch
Ch 3, yarn over, insert hook into the Ch2 space, YO, pull up the loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook).
YO, insert yarn into the same Ch2 sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook).
YO, insert hook into the same Ch2 sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook).
YO, pull through all 4 remaining loops.
4DC Popcorn Stitch
YO, insert hook into next Ch2 sp, YO, pull up the loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook).
Repeat this 3 more times (5 loops on hook).
YO, pull through all 5 loops.
Abbreviations
- Beg: Beginning
- BLO: Back loops only
- Ch: Chain
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- MR: Magic Ring
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Sk: Skip
- Sl st: Slip Stitch
- St: Stitch
Pattern Instructions
Pro Tip: As you fasten off each color, sew in your ends to save time on cleanup later!
Round 1
With Colour A, work 6sc into MR. [6]
Round 2
2sc in each st. Fasten off and join Colour B. [12]
Round 3
Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, (2dc in each st) Repeat from *. Join with a sl st to top of beg Ch 3. Fasten off and join Colour C in between the 2 groups of 2dc. [24]
Round 4
Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same st. Ch 1, sk next 2dc, 2hdc in next sp. Repeat from * to the end. Join with sl st to top of beg Ch 2. Fasten off and join Colour D in a Ch1 sp. [24hdc & 12ch]
Round 5
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. (Ch 1, 3dc in next Ch 1 sp) Repeat from * to the end. Join with a sl st to top of beg Ch3. Fasten off and join Colour E in a Ch1 sp. [36dc & 12ch]
Round 6
In 1st Ch1 sp: (Ch 3, dc, Ch 2, 2dc). Then in each Ch1 sp (2dc, Ch 2, 2dc). Repeat from * to the end. Join with a sl st to top of beg Ch 3. Fasten off and join Colour F in a Ch2 sp. [48dc & 24ch]
Round 7
Work Beginning Popcorn, Ch 5. (4DC Popcorn, Ch 5) Repeat from * to the end. Join with sl st in top of beg Ch3. Fasten off and join Colour G. [12 Popcorns & 60ch]
Tip: Don’t work your Ch5 too tightly to avoid warping!
Round 8
Ch 1, then 6Sc in each Ch5 sp, 1sc in top of each popcorn. Sl st to beg ch. Fasten off and join Colour C into sc above a popcorn st. [84sc]
Round 9
Ch 1, 2sc in same st. (sc in each of the next 6sc, 2sc in same sc above the popcorn st of R7) Repeat from *. Join with a sl st to beg st. Fasten off. Join Colour A. [96sc]
Round 10
Ch 1, sc in same st. Sk 3 st, then work shells as follows: (dc, Ch 1, dc, Ch 1, dc, Ch 1, dc, Ch 1, dc, sk 3 st, sc, sk 3 st) Repeat from * around to the end. Fasten off.
Finishing Touches
Weave in all ends neatly with your darning needle if you haven’t already.
Block your mandala for a polished and professional finish.