These crocheted mandalas (or dream catchers
!) are so much fun to make. These work great as indoor decorations – or – are awesome for outdoor yarn bombing fun. Be sure to check out the YouTube Tutorial Video on how to make this in the next section!
She was inspired to create these patterns from a beautiful vintage doily pattern from the American Thread Company. There are two different type of mandalas in the photos… if you’ve never done this before, I’d recommend working on the blue one, as that one has a corresponding video. The one with the yellow in the photo above starts off the same as the easier one, but gets a little more complicated around the edges.
A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, specifically in Vajrayana Buddhism, representing the universe. However, it has become a generic term for any round repeating diagram. The mandala is widely known as a meditative symbol that reveals a connectedness to nature and your soul. Have you ever tried drawing one? they really are calming and peaceful not only to look at but in making too. It promotes mindfulness, probably by its repetitive pattern. We all know we need more mindfulness in this busy crazy world. The word mandala is a Sanskrit term that means “circle”. Looking for more Manadala crochet patterns? Check these out.
Looking for more Doily Crochet patterns to make? Check these out on Etsy.
