The Sunburst Meadow Mandala Free Pattern – Crochet a Radiant Spring Wall Hanging
The Sunburst Meadow Mandala Free Pattern – Crochet a Radiant Spring Wall Hanging
Bring the freshness of a blooming meadow into your home with this vibrant, textured mandala wall hanging. This pattern uses simple stitches to create a stunning sunburst of petals and leaves that captures the essence of spring. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a curious beginner, this project is a joyful journey through color and texture, resulting in a beautiful piece of boho-inspired home decor that will brighten any room.
This free pattern is designed to be accessible, using only basic crochet stitches like double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), and chains. The magic happens as you layer colors and create intricate loops and clusters, building a rich, tactile surface that begs to be touched. Hang it on a plain wall, above a bed, or in a cozy reading nook to add a handmade touch of spring.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather your supplies. This project is perfect for using up scrap yarn or creating a coordinated palette. Here’s what you'll need:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in 5 colors:
- Color A: Sunny Yellow (approx. 50 yards)
- Color B: Soft Cream (approx. 50 yards)
- Color C: Sage Green (approx. 50 yards)
- Color D: Dusty Rose (approx. 50 yards)
- Color E: Sky Blue (approx. 50 yards)
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch marker (optional but recommended), scissors.
Gauge & Size
Gauge: First 3 rounds measure 3 inches in diameter. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, but maintaining consistent tension is key to creating a flat, even circle. If your work starts to ruffle or cup, try adjusting your hook size.
Finished Size: Approximately 12-14 inches in diameter, depending on your tension and blocking.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This mandala is worked in continuous rounds, with each round introducing a new color and stitch pattern. Use a stitch marker to keep track of round beginnings, especially in the early rounds. The pattern is repetitive and meditative once you get the hang of it.
Round 1 (Color A - Sunny Yellow)
Make a magic ring. Work 12 double crochet (dc) into the ring. Pull the tail to tighten the ring closed. Slip stitch (sl st) to join to the first dc. (12 dc)
Round 2 (Color A - Sunny Yellow)
Chain 3 (counts as your first dc). Work 1 dc into the same stitch (the base of the chain). Work 2 dc into each stitch around. Slip stitch to join to the top of the beginning chain-3. (24 dc)
Round 3 (Color B - Soft Cream)
Join Color B in any stitch. Chain 1. Work 1 single crochet (sc) into the same stitch. *Chain 3, skip 1 stitch, sc into the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 3, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-3 spaces)
Round 4 (Color B - Soft Cream)
Slip stitch into the first chain-3 space. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 3 more dc into the same space. *Chain 1, work 4 dc into the next chain-3 space.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 1, slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 petal clusters of 4 dc)
Round 5 (Color C - Sage Green)
Join Color C in any chain-1 space between petal clusters. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same space. *Chain 5, skip the next 4-dc cluster, sc into the next chain-1 space.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 5, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-5 loops)
Round 6 (Color C - Sage Green)
Slip stitch into the first chain-5 loop. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same loop. *Chain 3, work 1 sc into the next chain-5 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 3, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-3 loops)
Round 7 (Color D - Dusty Rose)
Join Color D in any chain-3 loop. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 2 dc into the same loop. *Chain 2, work 3 dc into the next chain-3 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 2, slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 groups of 3 dc)
Round 8 (Color D - Dusty Rose)
Slip stitch into the next 2 dc. Slip stitch into the chain-2 space. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 2 dc into the same space. *Chain 3, work 3 dc into the next chain-2 space.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 3, slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 groups of 3 dc)
Round 9 (Color E - Sky Blue)
Join Color E in any chain-3 space. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same space. *Chain 4, sc into the next chain-3 space.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 4, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-4 loops)
Round 10 (Color E - Sky Blue)
Slip stitch into the first chain-4 loop. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same loop. *Chain 5, sc into the next chain-4 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 5, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-5 loops)
Round 11 (Color A - Sunny Yellow)
Join Color A in any chain-5 loop. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 4 dc into the same loop. *Chain 1, work 5 dc into the next chain-5 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 1, slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 groups of 5 dc)
Round 12 (Color A - Sunny Yellow)
Slip stitch into the next 4 dc. Slip stitch into the chain-1 space. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 4 dc into the same space. *Chain 2, work 5 dc into the next chain-1 space.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 2, slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 groups of 5 dc)
Round 13 (Color C - Sage Green)
Join Color C in any chain-2 space. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same space. *Chain 6, sc into the next chain-2 space.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 6, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-6 loops)
Round 14 (Color C - Sage Green)
Slip stitch into the first chain-6 loop. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same loop. *Chain 4, work 1 sc into the next chain-6 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 4, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-4 loops)
Round 15 (Color D - Dusty Rose)
Join Color D in any chain-4 loop. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 3 dc into the same loop. *Chain 3, work 4 dc into the next chain-4 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 3, slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 groups of 4 dc)
Round 16 (Color D - Dusty Rose)
Slip stitch into the next 3 dc. Slip stitch into the chain-3 space. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 3 dc into the same space. *Chain 4, work 4 dc into the next chain-3 space.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 4, slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 groups of 4 dc)
Round 17 (Color E - Sky Blue)
Join Color E in any chain-4 space. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same space. *Chain 5, sc into the next chain-4 space.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 5, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-5 loops)
Round 18 (Color E - Sky Blue)
Slip stitch into the first chain-5 loop. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same loop. *Chain 6, sc into the next chain-5 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 6, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-6 loops)
Round 19 (Color B - Soft Cream)
Join Color B in any chain-6 loop. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same loop. *Chain 7, sc into the next chain-6 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 7, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-7 loops)
Round 20 (Color B - Soft Cream)
Slip stitch into the first chain-7 loop. Chain 1. Work 1 sc into the same loop. *Chain 8, sc into the next chain-7 loop.* Repeat from * to * around. End with chain 8, slip stitch to the first sc. (12 chain-8 loops)
Finishing & Hanging
Fasten off and weave in all ends securely with your yarn needle. Block the mandala gently to shape and flatten it. To hang, create a loop of chain stitches at the top of the mandala, or attach a wooden dowel or branch through the outermost loops. Trim any excess yarn for a clean finish.
Your Sunburst Meadow Mandala is now ready to grace your walls with its radiant, spring-inspired beauty. Enjoy the process and the stunning result!
