Crochet Vibrant Starburst Mandala Afghan Free Pattern

Crochet Vibrant Starburst Mandala Afghan Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Multiple colors in medium weight (worsted) acrylic yarn.
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends
• Scissors

Finished Size: Approximately 65 inches in diameter.

Gauge: Gauge is not crucial for this project.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tr - treble crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:

Center Starburst:

1. With color A: Magic circle, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in circle, sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
2. Change to color B: Ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each dc around, sl st in top of ch 3. (24 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)
3. Change to color C: Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in same st, ch 2, *2 tr in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * around, sl st to first tr. (24 tr, 12 ch-2 sps)

Mandala Pattern:

4. Change to color D: Ch 3, dc in next tr, *ch 1, skip ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 tr; repeat from * around, sl st to top of ch 3. (24 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)
5. Change to color E: Ch 3, dc in each of next dc and ch-1 sp around, sl st to top of ch 3. (36 dc)
6. Change to color F: *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc, skip next 2 dc; repeat from * around, sl st to top of first dc. (48 dc)

Repeating Rounds:

Continue in this pattern of increasing each round by alternating colors, forming a geometric mandala pattern. Change colors every row to create the vibrant effect as seen in the image.

Final Scalloped Edge:

7. Change to color G: *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-1 space, skip 3 dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st. (72 dc)
8. Finish: Fasten off and weave in all ends using tapestry needle.