Crocheting mandalas is a beautiful blend of creativity and relaxation. This square takes the elegance of a mandala and adapts it into a square shape, making it a versatile addition to any project.
Surprisingly, this mandala-inspired crochet square is much simpler to create than it appears. The accompanying video tutorial will guide you through each round, demonstrating how to craft this delightful square.
Granny squares are fantastic for on-the-go crafting and a delightful way to add a splash of color to your projects.
Within this post, you’ll find the pattern for making this mandala crochet square. But for the complete experience, check out the video tutorial below. After you’ve browsed the instructions, take a moment to watch it. Following along with me will make the process even more enjoyable. Let’s embark on this crafty adventure together!
If you would like this pattern as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, it is available over in my shop, HERE, otherwise you can get a free PDF of just the written pattern below.
Supplies and Materials
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Tools and Supplies:
Yarn: The specific brand and colours I used are in brackets
Med weight size 4
A – Blue ( Bernat Super Value / Teal Heather )
B – White ( Impeccable by Loops and Threads / Putty )
C – Green ( Impeccable by Loops and Threads / Green Lagoon )
D – Grey ( Bernat Super Value / Clay )
Hook: 5.00 mm US 8 / H
Other Supplies:
Scissors
Yarn needle for darning in ends
Finished Size:
Finished Size: of sample piece – 9 inches x 9 inches
Abbreviations
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
rnd – round
beg – beginning
prev – previous
sp – space
sk – skip
rep – repeat
col(s) – colour(s)
lp(s) – loop(s)
Special Stitches:
Single Crochet Decrease ( sc dec ): ( insert hook, yo, draw lp through ) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all loops on hook.
Double Crochet Decrease ( dc dec ): ( yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook ) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook.
I recommend after fastening off a colour, joining the new yarn in a different area of the circle. Thus when working in the ends, they are dispersed around the piece and not all in one area.
More Information on Hooks Sizes, Yarn Weights and Crochet Language
Hook Sizes see the Craft Yarn Council’s Page Here
For Standard Yarn Weight Information See this Page
A Handy PDF from Annie’s on the difference between UK and US Crochet Terms
A Nice Explanation from LoveCraft’s on The UK and US differences
Mandala Crochet Square Instructions
Foundation: Using Col A, ch 4, sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Continue with Col A, ch 3 ( counts as first dc ) work 15 more dc into ring, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off. ( 16 dc )
Rnd 2: Join Col B with a sl st in any dc of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1, * sc in next st, ch 1, rep from * around, sl st in first sc of rnd, fasten off. ( 16 sc, 16 ch-1 sp )
Rnd 3: Join Col C with a sl st in any ch-1 sp from prev rnd, ( ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc ) into ch-1 sp, * sk next ch-1 sp, ( 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc ) in next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off. ( 32 dc, 8 ch-2 sp )
Rnd 4: Join Col D with a sl st in any ch-2 sp from prev rnd, ch 1, * ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in ch-2 sp, sc in next dc, sc dec over next 2 dc, sc in next dc, rep from * around, join with a sl st in first sc of rnd, fasten off. ( 40 sc, 8 ch-2 sp )
Rnd 5: Join Col A with a sl st in any ch-2 sp from prev rnd, ch 1, * sc in ch-2 sp, sk next 2 sts, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in next st, sk next 2 sts, rep from *around, sl st in first sc, fasten off. ( 48 dc, 8 sc, 8 ch-2 sp )
Rnd 6: Join Col C with a sl st in any ch-2 sp from prev rnd, ch 1, * ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in ch-2 sp, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around, sl st in first sc, fasten off. ( 64 sc, 8 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-2 sp )
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT RND 7: There will be 2 sc worked into each of the corner ch-2 sps from Rnd 6. There is one at the beginning of the repeat and one at the end of the repeat. I have marked them in red so that they are easy to see. (see image above for visual of one repeat)
Rnd 7: Join Col B with a sl st in any ch-2 sp from prev rnd, * sc in ch-2 sp, hdc in each of next 3 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts ( skipping ch-1 sp in-between ), hdc in each of next 3 sts, sc in ch-2 sp, rep from * around, join with a sl st in first sc, fasten off. ( 48 hdc, 8 dc2tog, 16 sc )
Rnd 8: Join Col A with a sl st in first sc of prev rnd, sc in same st, sc in each of next 8 sts, ch 1, * sc in each of next 9 sts, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st in first sc, fasten off. ( 72 sc, 8 ch-1 sp )
Rnd 9: Join Col D with a sl st in first sc of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 8 sts, * sk ch-1 sp, hdc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, tr in next st, ( 2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr ) into next st, tr into next st, dc into each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sk next ch-1 sp, ** sc in each of next 9 sts, rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more, sl st in first sc, DO NOT fasten off. ( 36 sc, 8 hdc, 16 dc, 24 tr, 4 ch-2 sp )
Rnd 10: Continue with Col D, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 12 sts, * hdc in each of next 2 sts ( hdc, ch 3, hdc ) into next ch-2 sp, hdc in each of next 2 sts, ** sc in each of next 17 sts, rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more, then sc in each of next 4 sts, join with a sl st in first sc, fasten off. ( 68 sc, 24 hdc, 4 ch-3 sp )
Finishing the Mandala Crochet Square
To finish off, weave in your loose ends, and block gently for a finished look.
This square will work with any size yarn and the appropriate hook size for that yarn. This pattern is written suggesting a worsted weight and a 5.00 mm and the finished size reflects this. Different yarn weight and hook sizes will produced different results than pictured
The Mandala Crochet Square is suitable for home decor, and wearables.
Check out my Shop where I regularly release new patterns using all my squares. All shop patterns include a symbol chart version of the square as well as various colour way diagrams
Watch The Mandala Crochet Square Tutorial
Follow along and I will walk you through the Basics, step by step.
If you would like this pattern as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, it is available over in my shop, HERE, otherwise you can get a free PDF of just the written pattern below.
Get the Mandala Crochet Square PDF Written Pattern Here
Or Find the PDF with Colour Symbol Chart in my Pattern Shop Here
Thanks for joining me and getting creative.
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
