The Sunburst Mandala Pillow Free Pattern

The Sunburst Mandala Pillow Free Pattern

Introduction

Brighten up your living space with the Sunburst Mandala Pillow, a vibrant and intricate crochet project that adds a touch of bohemian flair to any room. This pattern combines bold colors and detailed stitch work to create a stunning decorative piece that is not only beautiful but also functional. Perfect for beginners, this pattern will guide you through each step to create your very own colorful mandala pillow.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in six colors:
  • Sunshine Yellow
  • Sky Blue
  • Coral Pink
  • Forest Green
  • Deep Purple
  • Cream
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochets (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches
• Pillow Form: 16-inch round pillow form (optional)
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create your Sunburst Mandala Pillow:

Front Panel

1. Round 1: Using Sunshine Yellow, make a magic ring. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet). Work 11 double crochets into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) 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. Work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (24 double crochets)
3. Round 3: Change to Sky Blue. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. *Double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (36 double crochets)
4. Round 4: Change to Coral Pink. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. *Double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (48 double crochets)
5. Round 5: Change to Forest Green. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. *Double crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (60 double crochets)
6. Round 6: Change to Deep Purple. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch. *Double crochet in the next 4 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (72 double crochets)
7. Round 7: Change to Cream. Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (72 double crochets)
8. Round 8: Chain 1, single crochet (sc) in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (72 single crochets)

Back Panel

To create the back panel, repeat rounds 1-8 using the Cream yarn. This will provide a solid contrast to the colorful front.

Finishing Touches

1. Fasten off your yarn and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
2. Align the front and back panels with the right sides facing each other.
3. Sew the two panels together using a slip stitch or your preferred method, leaving an opening to insert the pillow form.
4. Insert the 16-inch pillow form into the opening.
5. Close the opening securely with slip stitches or whip stitches.

Your Sunburst Mandala Pillow is now complete! Enjoy the vibrant colors and cozy texture it brings to your home decor.