The Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging Free Pattern

The Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging Free Pattern

Introduction

Brighten up any room with this stunning Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging. This crochet pattern combines vibrant colors and intricate stitches to create a captivating piece of art for your home. Perfect for beginners, this project will not only enhance your crochet skills but also add a beautiful touch to your decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in various colors (suggested colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochets (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches
• Wooden dowel: For hanging (approximately 24 inches long)
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create your own Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging:

1. Round 1: Using color A, create a magic ring. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have a total of 12 double crochets.
2. Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 24 double crochets.
3. Round 3: Change to color B. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 36 double crochets.
4. Round 4: Change to color C. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 48 double crochets.
5. Round 5: Change to color D. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 60 double crochets.
6. Round 6: Change to color E. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next 4 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 72 double crochets.
7. Round 7: Change to color F. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next 5 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 84 double crochets.
8. Round 8: Change to color G. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next 6 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 96 double crochets.
9. Round 9: Change to color H. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next 7 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 108 double crochets.
10. Round 10: Change to color I. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. Then, *double crochet in the next 8 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. You should have 120 double crochets.

Once you have completed all rounds, finish off by cutting the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. To give your mandala its final shape, block it by gently stretching it to the desired dimensions.

Finally, attach your beautiful mandala to a wooden dowel for hanging. Your stunning Sunburst Mandala Wall Hanging is now ready to brighten up your home!