Mandala CAL Update
I finished my Crochet Overlay Mandala No. 1! It was such a fun pattern, and I can't say enough about how great a pattern it was! Being very well written, it's a fantastic way to learn this crochet technique.
For yarn, I used Vanna's Choice (which is a worsted weight), and a 4.0 mm hook. At first I thought my hook size was too small because the mandala started to ripple a bit, but blocking took the ripple out.
The finished sized turned out to be about 13 1/4 inches in diameter. I think I'm going to turn it into a wall hanging... maybe put it in a frame?
And since I liked the pattern so much, I thought I'd make another out of cotton yarn. I think it could make a nice largish trivet for the table! For this one I'm using Loops & Thread cotton, which I'm finding very soft to work with, and a 4.0 mm hook again. I'm really liking these colors together.
wink from a creative being who organized this lovely CAL, has set up a flickr pool for it if you want to check on everyone's progress. And you really should make one!
That is a lovely piece of art - would look very nice in a frame. :)
ReplyDeleteThe end result is really colourful and the 3-D effect so clever. I love the colour choice and that second one, maybe for a trivet, is coming along nicely!
ReplyDeletewow!wow!wow!!
ReplyDeletexxxx Alessandra
wow! that's amazing! makes a gorgeous wall-hanging!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!
DeleteKate :}
So wonderful! Thanks for the blocking tip.
ReplyDeleteThis was very nice. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteKate :}
Love your colors in this overlay mandala, just beautiful. I am making one too...check it out on flickr and my blog..cya..enjoy ur day :)
ReplyDeleteI like your overlay mandala, the colours are very striking :) I am going to turn mine into a small pillow cover when I am finished!
ReplyDeleteThank you! A pillow is a brilliant idea! I can't wait to see it!
DeleteKate :}
Love the pattern. The color combos are great.
ReplyDeleteHi ladies where can i actually find the patterns to make these .
ReplyDeleteHi, you can find them at the CaroCreated Etsy shop. This pattern can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/104510956/crochet-overlay-mandala-no-1-pattern-pdf
DeleteHappy crocheting
Kate :}