Petal Mandala by Carmen Heffernan

Petal Mandala

Crochet
October 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
Rounds 1–3 measure 2.5 in. (6 cm), so follow pattern, and at end of Round 3, you should have a measurement of 2.5 in. (6 cm).
4.0 mm (G)
4.5 in. (11.5 cm) in diameter
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Layers of stitches and color combine to make an appealing motif with a flower as the focus of a striped border. Dusky pastel shades are ideal for this motif, but it would work just as well—and provide a burst of color—if made in a selection of bright yarns.

Materials
Cascade Ultra Pima Fine (100% pima cotton; 1.75 oz/50 g; 136.5 yds /125 m): Yellow Rose 3743 (yarn A), Sand 3717 (yarn B), Ice 3736 (yarn C), Buff 3719 (yarn D), Deep Coral 3767 (yarn E), Dark Sea Foam 3797 (yarn F).

Hook Size
G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook

Skill Level
Intermediate

Gauge
Rounds 1–3 measure 2.5 in. (6 cm), so follow pattern, and at end of Round 3, you should have a measurement of 2.5 in. (6 cm).

Finished Size
4.5 in. (11.5 cm) in diameter