Summer Harvest Mandala — Free Starter (Rounds 1–19)
This pattern is available as a FREE download on Ravelry.
Summer Harvest Mandala is a circular crochet design inspired by late-summer light, ripe fruit, and fields of grain. It was created as a quiet way to thank the summer, stitch by stitch — a small meditation with your hook and yarn.
This Free Starter includes the instructions from the center of the mandala up to the first golden circle (Rounds 1–19).
In this file you will find:

• Written instructions for Rounds 1–19
• US crochet terminology -Step-by-step, round-by-round guidance to build a neat, balanced center -Video support: Crochet-along tutorials are available on YouTube. The playlist currently includes videos up to Round 27: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6-nJmJB7YoK3XsquC...

This pattern is ideal if you want to:
- Begin the Summer Harvest Mandala slowly, in small sections
-Use the central motif as a decorative piece on its own (small mat, centerpiece, or the start of a larger project)
-Enjoy a short, meditative crochet session — perfect for quiet moments with a cup of tea

Coming next:
A full premium edition in a neutral French palette will be released as Winter Harvest Mandala (planned for late February 2026).
It will be available as a Premium Pack including 3 PDFs: Photo-rich + Print-friendly + Fillable Notes.

— Porzia Sprovera