Crochet Mandala Free Pattern -{Honoring Wink's work}

 

 

When I learned about the premature departure of Wink from A Creative Being I was in shock. I think everyone who met her through her work - especially through her amazing mandalas was.

 

Taken by the initiative Kathryn of Crochet Concupiscence undertook with the #MandalasForMarinke project to raise awareness of depression, I decided to share the pattern for this lovely mandala chart I found online. I named it Joy of Life, because life is the greatest gift we receive and we should treasure it.

 

 

 

Translation of the Mandala Chart (with slight variations):

 

Ch 9 and join to make ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as the 1st dc) and make 23 dcs in ring. Sl st (with 1st dc) to end.

Rnd 2: Ch3, sk 1 and dc 1, ch3, "dc2tog (by  making the 1st dc in the same st as the one before it) sk 1 and make the second dc in the next st, then ch3". Repeat from "to". End with a sl st to the initial chain.

Rnd 3: Starting from the 3 chain, ch 4 then sc in the next ch. Repeat this to the end. End with a sl st.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc 1 on the chain, ch 3 and sc over the sc st from the previous row. Repeat this pattern to the end. End with a sl st.

Rnd 5: Over the first dc of the row below, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) and make a dc (in the same st.) This is a 2dc puff. Next, ch 6 and make a 2dc puff over the dc st of the row below. Repeat pattern to end. End with a sl st.  

Rnd 6: Ch 3 and dc in every single stitch of the previous row. (a total of 84 dc including the 1st 3-chain).

Rnd 7: Ch 5, skip 4 (counting the first chain), sc in fifth ch. Repeat pattern to end.

Rnd 8: Repeat rnd 4.

Rnd 9: Repeat rnd 5.

Rnd 10: Repeat rnd 6 (a total of 140 dc including the 1st 3-chain).

Rnd 11: Repeat rnd 7.

Rnd 12:Repeat rnd 4 with the exception that over the dc st, you make a 3ch picot.

 

I am sending this mandala to Kathryn, and if you want to join the initiative too, click on the link above.

 

Celebrate life!



Welcome July!

 

 

 

 

I know, I know I missed the first, and almost the second of July, but we are deep into renovating the place and we have a construction site right into our living room, so it is challenging for me to keep up the blog. I want to wish you a happy July, the month I love the most not only because it is my birth month but also for all the fantastic memories it holds and all the fantastic memories I am going to make with my loved ones!

10 Fabulous and Free Monokini Crochet Patterns

Monokini 1    Monokini 2

Just as I mentioned in my bikini round up, here's another selection of free crochet patterns for monokinis. They are getting even more popular this year especially the ones with the pineapple pattern. These monokinis can be worn with shorts as  tops and I find the style quite attractive as a beach wear. Enjoy the selection!

Monokini 3   Monokini 4

 Monokini 5 Monokini 6

Monokini 7

Monokini 8

Monokini 9  Monokini 10

Half Doily Necklaces

 

 



 

Happy Saturday guys!

I thought it would be nice to spice up the weekend with a lovely pattern for necklaces that will cheer up your summer.

 

So I composed this tutorial to help you make them :)

 

To make these you will need sport yarn (4 colors), adequate hook (read the label), jump rings, metal chain, and a lobster clip.

 

Choose your assorted colors for the project and with (preferably) white

 

Chain 3, join to make ring and sc 4 in ring.



 

 

(Half) Round 1: Insert new color and sc 4. Ch4 and turn work.

 

 

 Round 2: Make a 4dc puff st in the 1st st.  

 



Ch 2 and make the 4-dc puff in the next st. Repeat this twice. Ch1 and make 1 dc in the last st to end the round.
(In that last st. you will make both the puff and the finishing dc. Work tails as you progress, so you'd have less work later. )

 

 

Round 3: Turn work with face up and insert new color.Ch4 and make a 4dc puff in the 1st st.

 

 

Ch3 and make the puff in the next st. 



 

Ch 3 and in the 3rd ch space make a puff, ch3, make another puff.

 

Ch 3, make a puff in next sp, repeat once more and to end ch1 and make 1 dc in the last space.

Round 4: Insert new color and repeat round 3.

 

 

 

Round 5: Ch3 and turn work. Sc in the 1st space. Ch 4 and sc in next sp. Repeat this to one before last where you ch 3 and sc to end the round.

 

Round 6: (optional) ch 3and sc in 1st chain.

Next, make a 3-ch picot...

.. ch 2 and sc in the next ch. Repeat this to nearly the end where you will ch 3 and sc to end it.

You can make round 6 or skip it - it looks nice both with the picots and without them.

Add jump rings at the sides, attach the metal chain with the lobster clip and you are ready to go.

 

 

 

Have fun!

Insta feel - Crochet Granny Squares

I follow quite a large group of IGs who crochet - understandably and today I have composed a selection of my all time favourites - granny squares. Feel free to check these ladies out and follow them.

@marretjeroos  @goldilocksknits   @stinhoelgaard   @crochetaholique

@knitpurlhook   @crochetheather   @betulakceylan   @pinklimecrafts     

 

@withmyhandz   @ireneaimsaard   @elisi_butigim  @rawrustic

 

Beach Party Ideas

 

Via amdespot blog

I believe that if I had lived near a water body, I would have made beach parties all summer long. I find them so relaxing yet exciting, with a hint of adventure peeking out.

Today I am sharing some ideas for a beach party I think you will find interesting too. 

Beach sitting - either pillows and small tables on an open plan view

 

 via prettypicsdelightfultipson tumblr

or an irresistible, romantic, bohemian tent.

via stylemepretty blog

Beach lighting -  either lanterns or candles in the sand - they both create magic

via badreligion on tumblr

via sabrehospitality.com

Food - simple snacks or big sandwiches and refreshments

 via uncovet blog

via little upside down

Beach activities - telling stories around campfire and playing volleyball with a lighted net.

 

via wandrlymagazine.com 

 

via allwomenstalk

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