Crochet Peony Mandala Square

The Crochet Peony Mandala Square is a delightful and intricate pattern that will surely brighten up any project you incorporate it into! With its beautiful floral design and charming details, this square adds a touch of whimsy and elegance to your crochet creations. Whether you're a beginner looking to challenge yourself or a seasoned crocheter wanting to try something new, this pattern is sure to bring joy to your crafting experience. Enjoy the process of creating something unique and lovely with the Crochet Peony Mandala Square!

Materials

• Lion Brands Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight Yarn)
• I 5.50mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle

Difficulty Level

Experienced

Gauge

4 Hdc = Approx 1 inch

Size

12″ x 12″

Stitches

• CH: Chain - Yarn over pull through one loop.
• SS: Slip stitch - Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over and pull through both the stitch and loop on the hook.
• DC: Double crochet - Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops.
• SC: Single crochet - Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops.
• HDC: Half double crochet - Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through three loops.
• FPDC: Yarn over. Insert hook around the front to back and around stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops.
• BPDC: Yarn over. Insert hook around the stitch front back to front into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops.
• Tr: Treble - Yarn over 2 times. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops.

Special Stitches

• Drop Dc (Drop Double Crochet): Yarn over. Insert hook into skipped stitch from previous round. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops.
• Triple Treble – TrTr: Yarn over hook 4 times. Insert hook in stitch. Yarn over. Draw up Loop. (Yarn over. Draw through 2 loops) 5 times.
• Puff: [Yarn over. Draw up loop] a total of 3 times… Yarn over draw through all 7 loops on the hook.
• Cluster: *Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two stitches.* Repeat from * to * until there are 6 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all six loops.

Notes

Turning chain does NOT count as your first stitch (unless otherwise specified). So, when working flat, be sure to work your first stitch in the very first stitch. And when working in the round, be sure to work your first stitch in the same stitch as the join.

For SOME rounds, you will turn; for other rounds, you will not! Pay CLOSE attention.

All images shown are taken to show the RIGHT SIDE of your work.

All drop stitches will pin down the chains.

Color Key

• Color A (Grey): 11, 12, 14, 15
• Color B (White): 1, 13, 19, 21
• Color C (Aqua): 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 17
• Color D (Teal): 2, 3, 6, 8, 16, 18, 20

Rows

RND 1: B, D, D, C, C, D, C, D, C, C, A, A, B, A, A, D, C, D, B, D, B

Instructions

Magic Ring

Round 13

Chain 1. *Sc. Drop Dc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 14

Chain 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 15

Chain 1. *Sc in the next 2 stitches. Hdc in the next 3 stitches. Dc in the next 2 stitches. Tr. in the next stitch. (2 Tr. Chain 2. 2 Tr.) in the next stitch. Tr in the next stitch. Dc in the next 2 stitches. Hdc in the next 3 stitches. Sc in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 16

Chain 1. *Sc in the next 5 stitches. Hdc in the next 5 stitches. (Hdc. Chain 2. Hdc.) in the next chain 2 space. Hdc in the next 5 stitches. Sc in the next 8 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

WS Round 17

Chain 2 and TURN. *(Hdc. Chain 2. Skip the next stitch.) x’s. 7. (Hdc. Chain 2. Hdc.) in the chain 2 space. Chain 2. Skip the next stitch. (Hdc. Chain 2. Skip the next stitch.) x’s. 5.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made.

WS Round 18

Chain 1. *(Sc. Drop Dc in the next stitch.) x’s. 7. Sc in the next Hdc. (Sc. Chain 2. Sc.) in the next chain 2 space. Sc in the next stitch. (Drop Dc. Sc.) x’s. 5.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 19

Chain 1 and TURN. Chain 1 *Hdc in the next 13 stitches. (Hdc. Chain 2. Hdc.) in the next chain 2 space. Hdc in the next 16 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made.

Round 20

Chain 2. *(Cluster. Chain 5. Skip the next 3 stitches.) x’s. 3. Cluster. Chain 3. Skip the next stitch. (Dc. Chain 2. Dc.) in the next chain 2 space. Chain 3. Skip the next stitch. (Cluster. Chain 5. Skip the next 3 stitches.) x’s. 4.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Cluster made.

Round 21

Chain 1. *(Sc. Drop Dc in the next 3 stitches.) x’s. 3. Sc in the next cluster. Drop Dc in the next stitch. Sc in the next stitch. (Sc. Chain 1. Sc.) in the next chain 2 space. Sc in the next stitch. Drop Dc in the next stitch. (Sc in the next cluster. Drop Dc in the next 3 stitches.) x’s. 4. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Finish off. Weave in ends.