Free Pattern: Sunflower Mandala Basket of Infinite Blooms

Free Pattern: Sunflower Mandala Basket of Infinite Blooms

Introduction

Welcome to your next crochet adventure! This Sunflower Mandala Basket captures the essence of endless summer fields with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Perfect for beginners, this basket not only serves as a beautiful home decor piece but also as a delightful project to enhance your crochet skills. Let’s dive into the materials and step-by-step instructions to create your very own enchanting basket!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Sunflower Yellow
  • Leaf Green
  • Sky Blue
  • Earth Brown
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Round 1: Using sunflower yellow yarn, create a magic ring. Inside the ring, crochet 12 double crochets (dc). Join the round by slip stitching (sl st) to the top of the first dc.
   • Stitch count: 12 stitches
2. Round 2: Chain 3 (this counts as your first dc), then make 1 dc in the same stitch. Next, crochet 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3.
   • Stitch count: 24 stitches
3. Round 3: Chain 3, then *1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch* and repeat around. Join with a sl st.
   • Stitch count: 36 stitches
4. Round 4: Chain 3, then *1 dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch* and repeat around. Join with a sl st.
   • Stitch count: 48 stitches
5. Round 5: Switch to leaf green yarn. Chain 3, then *1 dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch* and repeat around. Join with a sl st.
   • Stitch count: 60 stitches
6. Round 6: Chain 3, then *1 dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch* and repeat around. Join with a sl st.
   • Stitch count: 72 stitches
7. Round 7: Switch to sky blue yarn. Chain 3 and dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st.
   • Stitch count: 72 stitches
8. Rounds 8-10: Repeat Round 7 (dc in each stitch around). Join with a sl st after each round.
9. Round 11: Switch to earth brown yarn. Chain 3 and dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st.
   • Stitch count: 72 stitches
10. Round 12: Chain 3, then *front post double crochet (fpdc) around the next stitch, back post double crochet (bpdc) around the next stitch* and repeat around. Join with a sl st.
    • Stitch count: 72 stitches
11. Rounds 13-14: Repeat Round 12 (fpdc and bpdc around). Join with a sl st after each round.
12. Finishing: Finish off your work and weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle for a neat finish.

Your Sunflower Mandala Basket is now complete! This vibrant, circular mandala features a sunflower motif at its base, transitioning beautifully through colors that mimic nature. The basket stands approximately 8 inches tall with a 10-inch diameter, perfect for showcasing your crochet skills. Enjoy your new creation!