Hello my lovely friends ๐ Here it is – the pattern you’ve been waiting for…well, some of you anyway ๐
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Ready? Let’s do this! ๐
You will need:
– 5 Red Lion Brand ‘Mandala’ cakes ~ 5 because I noticed that some of the colors don’t run as long in some cakes as in others…so you will need to dig into the 5th one to supplement
– Hook Size G (4.25mm)
Stitch Guideย
Magicย Ring: Form a loop with your first color, pull yarn through (from the skein), ch1
Corner: 3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1
Patternย
Work into the ring – ch3, 2dc, ch3, ย *3dc, ch3 – repeat from * twice. Join with a slipstitch to the first dc. You will have a square. Pull the middle string to close the hole.
Round 2: Ch 1, turn, *3dc, 3ch, 3dc in ch3 sp (corner) Ch1. Repeat from * 3 times. Slipstitch with the second color to the first dc. Ch 1, turn.
Round 3: *3dc in ch1 sp, ch1, Corner into ch3 sp. Repeat 3-times from * Join with a slipstitch. Ch1. Turn.
Round 4 and all following rounds:ย 3dc, separated by 1 ch into all ch1 spaces. Corners in the ch3 spaces, changing colors every 2 rounds.
Feronia has 20 rounds, Persephone has 18 rounds.
After the desired amount of rounds fasten off.
Border:ย
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, 1dc in same space. Work the length of the square with 1dc in each 1ch space, 1dc between each cluster dc (not in the loops of the dc in the previous row).
Corner: Ch1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 into ch3 space
Work around the square. Join with a slipstitch. Fasten off.
Work 2 more rounds the same way, in different colors.
Joining of the Squaresย
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Now you’ll notice that the neck hole is a bit big โบ๏ธ
You can fix that by adding more Border rows.
In
ue on to 2 stitches before the point of the ‘V‘. There you have to crochet 5 together as follows:
Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops. Yo, insert hook into the next stitch, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops.
Repeat for the next 3 stitches = 5 loops
Continue with the Border stich to the next ‘V’.ย
5 dc together. Continue with the Border Stich. Join with a slipstitch.
Add more border rows to achieve the desired size.
Feronia has 6 extra rows; Persephone has 4 extra rows.
Theย Picot Edging is a beautiful finishing touch ๐
Picots: Insert your hook between 2dc. Pull yarn through. Yo, pull through. 1sc.
*1 slipstitch in next space. Ch 3, slipstitch into the first ch. 1 sc. Repeat from * Join with a slipstitch. Fasten off.
Drawstring and Tasselsย
Crochet a long chain. Thread it through the last Border row.
Cut 20 pieces of yarn (appr. 7″) Fold in half, and position them onto one end of your chain.
Secure by stitching through the loops of the chain.
Wrap a length of yarn around, near the top.
You’re done! ๐ Well, except for the pesky ends…but let’s not think about that now. ๐
I hope you’re happy with this pattern. If you get stuck, have questions – please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m just a quick message away ๐ค
Let me know how you’re getting along. I would love to hear from you. ๐
Oct 03, 2017 @ 05:35:07
Looks fabulous! Did you actually cut the yarn to have the colours match? It’s so lovely thanks for sharing your pattern ๐
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Oct 03, 2017 @ 13:22:28
You’re very welcome, Emma ๐
Yes I did cut the yarn after 2 rows…one of the reasons I ordered a yarn winder ๐ At times I was covered in yarn bits and yards of unwound yarn ๐ With the winder I can make iddy biddy balls – no more mess ๐ Plus, I heard they’re quite fun ๐
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Oct 05, 2017 @ 01:09:29
Yes I definitely love my yarn winder ๐ I was just thinking that I could use some of my stash yarn if the yarn is getting cut, which is perfect! Now I just canโt wait to be reunited with my stash
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Oct 05, 2017 @ 01:20:31
Sounds great, Emma ๐ I’m so happy to hear that you found some inspiration here ๐ And your stash will be glad to see you ๐
I just got my winder…it’s awesome! ๐ I’m having a blast winding all my yarn. Apparently I’m easily amused ๐
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Oct 05, 2017 @ 01:56:04
Haha thatโs was me when I got mine! My husband was very puzzled as to why I was having so much fun winding my whole stash up ๐
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Oct 05, 2017 @ 15:21:35
๐ I guess it’s hard to understand until you try it ๐l
Mine just started squeaking ๐ณ I’m not quite sure what to do about that ๐
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Oct 03, 2017 @ 12:13:50
Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing the pattern!
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Oct 03, 2017 @ 13:27:28
You’re very welcome, Robin ๐ I’m happy you like it!
Thank you for sharing on FB ๐
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Oct 03, 2017 @ 13:29:22
My pleasure!
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Oct 03, 2017 @ 13:31:09
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Oct 03, 2017 @ 12:17:07
Thanks for the pattern, they are lovely!
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Oct 03, 2017 @ 13:28:38
It’s my pleasure, Brenna ๐ I’m happy you like them. Let me know if you’re making one…I wanna see ๐
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Oct 05, 2017 @ 00:08:52
What size will this fit?
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Oct 05, 2017 @ 00:33:25
Hi Jackie – the way it is here it’s not for a short person ๐ I’m 5’7″ and Feronia hits below my knee, Persephone is a bit shorter. They measure 51″ (49″) from wrist to wrist, measured up one arm, behind the neck, down the other arm. But it’s easily adjusted by making the squares smaller. ๐
I hope this helps.
Thanks so much for visiting and your interest. ๐
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Oct 05, 2017 @ 00:35:03
Let me know if you have any more questions ๐
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Oct 11, 2017 @ 22:39:14
what size are each of the squares?
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Oct 11, 2017 @ 23:03:21
Hello Lori – One square is 22.5″ x 22.5″ – that is 20 rounds without the border; including the border (3 rounds dc stitches) it’s 24″ x 24″ ๐
Thank you for visiting ๐ ~Tina xoxo
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Feb 02, 2018 @ 13:29:55
Your work is very beautiful!
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Feb 03, 2018 @ 14:30:23
Thank you so very much, Debbie ๐
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Nov 09, 2019 @ 22:50:46
I love, love, LOVE this poncho! I ordered 5 skeins of Mandala yarn with a cardigan already in mind, but while browsing patterns, I saw this. My plans are definitely changed, I’m so excited to make this!!!
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Nov 10, 2019 @ 00:15:46
How wonderful! ๐ Your nice comment made my day! ๐๐ Have fun crocheting (and wearing) your poncho! ๐งถ
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Apr 18, 2020 @ 09:39:39
My friend is 5โ4โ and she wants me to include a fringe on the end…. how large would you approximate I make the squares?
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Apr 18, 2020 @ 10:27:01
Hello Laura – thank you for reaching out ๐
I would crochet 14 rounds per square, and a 4โ fringe. If your friend is close by you could pin the squares together and have her try it on…once we can all get together again. ๐
I hope this helps! Happy crocheting and stay safe! ๐ท
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Apr 18, 2020 @ 19:39:38
You are so kind to respond and help me, Thank you for your time and knowledge
I will keep you posted on how I turns out๐โค๏ธ
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Apr 18, 2020 @ 19:58:46
Iโm looking forward to it ๐๐
If you have any more questions please donโt hesitate to ask! ๐ท๐ท๐ท
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Apr 23, 2020 @ 08:49:09
Can you tell me the actual name of the mandala yarn you used? Was it wizard?
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Apr 23, 2020 @ 11:09:27
Iโm not 100% sure, Laura. But โWizardโ does ring a bell ๐
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