Thoughts
A few months ago my mother started on another rant about her latest craft obsession. She and I are quite the pair- we both go through phases of crafting craziness. This particular conversation was about Lion Brand Mandala Yarn. I fell into her spiral of colors and fun and bought tons of this yarn. Then I turned to Pinterest to find the perfect pattern for such wonderful yarn. However, I was coming up short. So I decided I would dig much further and share my findings. This is a Round-Up of 13 Crochet Patterns using Mandala Yarn. I also included patterns that use Caron Cakes Yarn, seeing as they are so similar. I find that most people choose one over the other, like myself and Mandala Yarn. Either way, I think the yarns are interchangeable.
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1. Three Mandala Thrill
Designed by Susan E. Kennedy from PrettyPeaceful
I wanted to start with this pattern because it is my favorite. Also, the designer makes her patterns for free Ravelry Downloads but also sells the PDF on Etsy as a fundraiser for her favorite nonprofit organization for mothers and babies in Kentucky. It might just be me, but this makes me love her patterns even more.
Free Crochet Pattern – Ravelry Download
Buy the PDF on Etsy for $5
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala, Lion Brand Mandala Baby |
| Yarn Weight | DK (11 wpi) |
| Hook Size | 5.0mm (H-8) |
| Yardage | 1770 yards |
| Sizes Available | 33 x 42 in. |
2. Southwest Rug
Designed by Susan Kennedy for ILikeCrochet.com
This is another pattern from Susan Kennedy. Right now it is only available on ILikeCrochet.com (link below). This magazine site allows you to view it for free 3-4 times, then they ask you to purchase the issue.
Free Pattern from I Like Crochet Collections Club
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala (214 Centaur), Berroco Vintage (5144 Cork) |
| Hook Size | 4.0mm (G) |
| Sizes Available | 37 x 48 in. without fringe 37 x 56 in. with fringe |
3. Shaded Diagonal Scarf
Designed by Teresa Chorzepa from Lion Brand.
Free Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala - 525 (Color - Spirit - 212) |
| Yarn Weight | 3 - Light |
| Hook Size | 5.0mm (H-8) |
| Sizes Available | 7 x 95 in. |
4. Beginner’s Delight Afghan
Designed by Kaz from Lion Brand
Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala, Colors: Pegasus (210) Unicorn (201) Pixie (205) Wood Nymph (200) |
| Yarn Weight | 3 - Light |
| Hook Size | 5.0mm (H-8) |
| Sizes Available | 44 x 60 in. |
5. Whitby Baby Blanket
Designed by Teresa Chorzepa from Lion Brand.
Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarns
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala, Colors: Unicorn (201) |
| Yarn Weight | 3 - Light |
| Hook Size | 5.0mm (H-8) |
| Sizes Available | 36 x 36 in. |
6. Big Brother, Big Sister Beanie
Designed by Amanda Julien of Stitched Pixels
Designed after the Jayden baby hat, using the wonderful new Caron Cupcakes. The pattern is for toddler and child size hats. With so many new colors, the combinations are endless.
Buy the Download on Ravelry
| Suggested Yarn | Caron Cupcakes |
| Yarn Weight | DK (11 wpi) |
| Hook Size | 3.5mm (E) |
| Yardage | 140 - 175 yards |
| Sizes Available | Toddler and Child |
7. Granny in the Sky with Diamonds
Designed by Polly Plum
Granny in the Sky with Diamonds is a sweet and light baby blanket designed specifically with self-striping yarns in mind. The body of the pattern is made mainly of double crochets worked in rows and from corner to corner. It includes a subtle and lacy diamond pattern using traditional granny stitch.
Buy the Ravelry Download for $5.99
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| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala |
| Yarn Weight | DK (11 wpi) |
| Hook Size | 4.0mm (G) 4.5mm |
| Yardage | 1770-3000 yards |
| Sizes Available | 44 x 44 in. Any Square Any Rectangle |
8. Moss Stitch Shawl
Designed by Sarah Zimmerman of Repeat Crafter Me.
I spotted the most beautiful ball of yarn at my local Michaels Craft Store a few weeks ago. I discovered that Caron Big Cakes has added a few new colors to their line-up and this one, Summer Berry Tart, really caught my eye! And with just one ball I created a triangle shawl! I used the Moss Stitch (SC + Chain 1) which is such a simple beautiful stitch. Unlike a traditional SC where you can see a defined front and back of the stitch, the moss stitch allows for perfect little “v’s” on both sides which makes your project completely reversible. Plus the self-striping nature of Caron Big Cakes lends itself so well to this stitch and project!
See the Free Pattern Here at RepeatCrafterMe.com
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| Suggested Yarn | Caron Big Cakes |
| Yarn Weight | Aran (8 wpi) |
| Hook Size | 5.0mm (H) |
| Sizes Available | 50" wide by 25" tall |
9. Wrap me in Diamonds Scarf
Designed by Jessica Underwood from Stitching Together
This free crochet pattern for the gorgeous, Wrap Me in Diamonds crochet scarf, is suitable even for an advanced beginner. If you can chain, single, and double crochet, you can make this!
Free Crochet Pattern from Stitching-Together.com
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Etsy for $2.99
Add to Your Ravelry Favorites
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala |
| Hook Size | I-9 |
| Size | 19 x 74 in. |
10. Once “Mandala” Cake Triangle Scarf
Designed by Nina Nicholson from Spoons & Hooks
Free Crochet Pattern from SpoonsAndHooks.com
Add to Your Ravelry Favorites
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala |
| Yarn Weight | #3 |
| Yardage | 590 yards |
| Hook Size | 5.00mm (H) |
11. Kelsey Shawl/Wrap
Designed by Lacey Budry from Hooked on Owls
Buy the Ravelry Download for $3.00
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala |
| Yarn Weight | DK (11 wpi) |
| Yardage | 590 yards |
| Hook Size | 5.00mm (H) |
12. Flower Puddles Ripples Blanket
Designed by Madlandia Forever from Madly Made
Buy the Ravelry Download for $4.00
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| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Red Heart Soft Baby Steps |
| Yarn Weight | Aran (8 wpi) |
| Yardage | 1000-1500 yards |
| Hook Size | 6.00mm (J) |
| Sizes | Baby Blanket to Bedspread |
However, o
See the project by Jennileete based on the Flower Puddles Ripples Blanket
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Madala (Color- Spirit) |
| Yardage | 1000-1500 yards |
| Hook Size | 5.00mm (H) 5.5mm (I) |
13. The Neverending Wildflower Crochet Pattern
Designed by Rebecca Langford from Little Monkeys Crochet.
Free Crochet Pattern from LittleMonkeysCrochet.com
Add to your Ravelry Favorites
| Hook Size | 5.00mm (H) |
From this Pattern, A Pillow was made using the Mandala Yarn, by JessTheHooker
See the Project by JessTheHooker based on The Neverending Wildflower
I do believe that the pattern above is just for the flower. You would have to convert it into a pillow.
14. Infinity V-Puff Stitch Scarf
Designed by CrazyQCrafts
In the end, after researching all these crochet patterns using mandala yarn, I wanted to make something of my own creation too. The Infinity V-Puff Stitch Scarf is my very first original pattern. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Buy it Here on Ravelry for $2.00
| Suggested Yarn | Lion Brand Mandala |
| Yarn Weight | Size 3 |
| Hook Size | 6.00mm (J) |
| Sizes Available | Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult |
Bonus Mandala Patterns!
Check out More Crochet Patterns using Mandala Yarn (Caron Cakes or Similar Yarn)
Bruinen Shawl/Wrap by Jasmin Rasanen from MorbenDesign
The Tori Triangle Cowl by KMTCreation.
Buy the Crochet Pattern on Etsy for $5.
The Madeline Triangle Scarf by GingerKnots
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The Fluffy Meringue Blanket from Patons
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“Fluffy Meringue” Crochet Blanket from Patons
Thank you so much.