Category: Free Pattern

1. Crocheting Circles - how easy is it! & 4 Free Crochet Mandala patterns (UK terms)

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 11th Mar 2025

   Crocheting a flat circle relies on balancing the increasing circumference as you work outward. You achieve a flat circle by evenly distributing increases around the round. The idea is to add a fixed number of extra stitches with each round so that the circle grows smoothly without curving or ruffling.

   I've found that magic number!

   Click on this link to find how a simple formula works with UK trebles, Now you have the information you need to design and adapt your own mandala. 

   Want to crochet a pre-designed mandala? Here are four of the best.

   1. Fiesta Mandala Blanket by Rachele Carmona

      This vibrant mandala blanket showcases a hexagonal layout, combining intricate mandala designs into a cohesive and colorful piece. Rachele Carmona, the creative force behind CypressTextiles, offers this pattern in UK terms, guiding crafters through the process of creating a stunning, large-scale mandala blanket. View the pattern here.

   2. Mini Meditative Mandala by Heather Gibbs

      Designed by Heather Gibbs of Keep Calm and Crochet On UK, this mini mandala is perfect for adding a touch of tranquility to your space. The pattern is available in both UK and US terminology, making it accessible to a wide range of crocheters. This small project is ideal for using up yarn scraps and can serve as a decorative piece, coaster, or motif for larger projects.

      Access the pattern here. 

   3. Legacy Mandala by Nerissa Muijs

      Nerissa Muijs, known as Miss Neriss, offers the Legacy Mandala, a beautiful design that combines various crochet techniques to create a stunning decorative piece. The pattern is written in UK terminology and is available for free on her blog, providing crafters with a delightful project that showcases intricate stitch work.

      Access the pattern here.

   4. Easy Crochet Mandala Wall Hanging by The Crochet Swirl

      This beginner-friendly mandala pattern is designed as a wall hanging, perfect for adding a handmade touch to your home decor. The Crochet Swirl provides clear instructions using UK crochet terms, making it accessible for those new to mandala projects. The simple yet elegant design allows for customization with different color choices to suit your style.

      View the pattern here. 

   These patterns offer a variety of styles and complexities, all using UK crochet terminology, providing  opportunities to explore the art of crocheted mandalas.

2. New Pattern Alert ! 50% Discount PLUS Free Swatch Pattern

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2024

   Today I'm celebrating the release of my new pattern - Kemptown scarf. A beautiful squidgy scarf knitted in 2 coloured brioche. The syncopation occurs when we swap Knits (BRK's for Brioche people that understand) for Purls (BRP's) and vice versa within the row.  For knitters that want to start Brioche or just to know a little more or just to get back into it again, then below you'll find a free swatch pattern, just to get you started. It's a pattern I used successfully  last night at a little focus group. Happy Brioche knitting x  Sandra

   syncopation is "a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm": a "placement of rhythmic stresses or accents where they wouldn't normally occur". It is the correlation of at least two sets of time intervals.

   Kempdown scarf is now available on Ravelry and through my web site. Please use the couponcode "SYNCOPATED" on Ravelry for 50% off the pattern price. Valid til the end of the month.

   Abbreviations you will need to understand   BRK      Brioche knit. Knit the next stitch together with it’s Yarn over.     BRP      Brioche purl. Purl the next stitch together with it’s Yarn over.  S1YO    The working yarn must always be in front before slipping 1 stitch purlwise and bringing yarn round the RH needle clockwise ready to work the next stitch.

   2 COLOUR CAST ON 1. Start by making a slipknot holding both colours of yarn together to make the first stitch on the needle. Make sure Yarn A is to the right. 2. Place the tip of the right needle between the two loops on the needle and cast on 1 stitch with yarn B. 3. Now place the tip of the right needle between the front two stitches on the left hand needle, cast on 1 stitch with yarn A. Repeat steps 2 to 3, alternating the two colours, until the required number of stitches has been cast-on. The slipknot that you started with in yarn B should now be dropped.

   Swatch produced by Coleen from last night's focus group

   2 coloured Brioche Swatch pattern Cast on 25 sts (or any other odd number of sts) using circular needles and the 2 colour cast on technique using both Yarn A and Yarn B making sure the first stitch and the last stitch is in Yarn A.      SET UP ROWS Row 1A: Using Yarn A, K1, (SL1YO, K1 ) to end. Slide work on the needle ready to work the next row in the same direction. Row 1B: Using Yarn B, SL1, (BRP,SL1YO) to last 2 sts, BRP, SL1. Turn work. Row 2A: Using Yarn A, P1, (SL1YO, BRP) to last 2 sts, SL1YO, P1.  Slide. Row 2B: Using Yarn B, SL1, ( BRK, SL1YO) to last 2 sts, BRK, SL1. Turn work. TIP - PLACE A STITCH MARKER SOMEWHERE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WORK, SO YOU ALWAYS KNOW WHICH IS THE RIGHT SIDE!   BRIOCHE RIB Row 1A (RS): Using Yarn A, K1, (SL1YO, BRK) to last 2 sts, SL1YO, K1. Slide work.  Row 1B (RS): Using Yarn B, SL1, (BRP, SL1YO) to last 2 sts, BRP, SL1. Turn. Row 2A: Using Yarn A, P1, (SL1YO, BRP) to last 2 sts, SL1YO, P1. Slide work. Row 2B: Using Yarn B, SL1, (BRK, SL1YO) to last 2 sts, BRK, SL1. Turn.   Repeat rows 1A - 2Bof the brioche rib as many times as you want.   Cast off using both Yarn A & Yarn B, knit the BRK column in Yarn A and the purl in Yarn B. Weave in the ends and block gently following the care on the ball bands.

   Our focus group last night

   Learn more here about 2 coloured brioche