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Sunday, 13 April 2014

Starflower Mandala

Late Friday night (so late it was in fact already Saturday!) my hands were too cramped to crochet anymore.   I  was sitting at my desk doodling with my colour pencils and koki pens (please do not laugh - it WAS really late!).
starflower mandala

 I had a lightbulb moment - make the doodle into a crochet motif!   Grabbed a hook and a heap of yarn scraps and hooked up a very "rough" draft
starflower mandala

 Yesterday morning, using my Stylecraft Special DK and a 3.50mm hook I started working on an improved version of the idea
starflower mandala

 Lots and lots of stitches and a couple of movies later and it was done!
starflower mandala

 17 Rows of colourful fun crochet!

 Measuring 33cm in diameter!

 The STARFLOWER MANDALA!

 I scribbled the pattern as I went along - but it needs a LOT of tidying up.    Making a second mandala so that I can sort out the pattern and make a tutorial to share. 
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24 comments:

  1. Lisa13 April 2014 at 14:34

    Beautiful.

    Lisa

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  2. Erika13 April 2014 at 14:45

    Wow, wow, wow is all I can say. That is absolutely gorgeous! You are so amazingly talented. Not only is the Mandela gorgeous, the drawing itself is fantastic. The colors you chose fit it well. Personally I can't wait for you to share the tutorial, because I will be the first in line to make it. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
    See you soon

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  3. Anonymous13 April 2014 at 20:32

    So very beautiful. I would love to have the confidence to just go for it! Can't wait for the pattern. Love the blog. Emma x

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  4. Unknown13 April 2014 at 21:39

    this is delightful

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  5. Sangeetha13 April 2014 at 21:46

    Wow! Truly talented. To make a crochet mandala from a doodle, you are remarkable!!! :)

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  6. Lee Ann13 April 2014 at 22:52

    Beautiful!

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  7. Unique2wh014 April 2014 at 03:21

    Oh, I love this mandala...and to think you did it from a doodle..sigh so pretty. :-) I found your site from a share the A Pattern A Day newsletter shared. Happy to find you.

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  8. Anonymous14 April 2014 at 03:30

    I am very impressed !

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  9. Pat14 April 2014 at 08:21

    Just glorious! Pat xx

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  10. Anonymous14 April 2014 at 08:53

    Beuatiful !

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  11. Amjaylou14 April 2014 at 11:25

    One of the best patterns I've seen - well done! Yes please a pattern would be very much appreciated - pretty please ;-). Thank you for your lovely comments about my mandala colours.
    Amanda

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  12. Anonymous14 April 2014 at 15:18

    Wow that is absolutely beautiful! How talented you are!

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  13. Unknown14 April 2014 at 15:33

    Beautiful and very colorful! I would love the pattern when you get it written out. :)

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  14. Annette14 April 2014 at 16:34

    WOW!!!! I cannot wait for the tutorial. This is beyond beautiful....:)

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  15. KnittingMimi14 April 2014 at 17:32

    So beautiful...very talented

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  16. SusanJ14 April 2014 at 18:01

    Truly is beautiful .... you are so talented and I, like the other ladies here can't wait for your pattern/tutorial !!!! Thank you SO much for sharing !!!

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  17. Clare14 April 2014 at 23:20

    Wow it's gorgeous
    Clare x

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  18. Margriet15 April 2014 at 12:31

    wow!! indeed crochet yummieness!

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  19. LiBo29 April 2014 at 13:27

    Super! Very nice! Thank you!!!!

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  20. LiBo29 April 2014 at 13:30

    Very nice! Thank you!!!

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  21. Olimpia Martín11 May 2014 at 00:40

    Es precioso, muchas gracias por compartir tus ideas. Me inspira a hacerlas....

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  22. Olimpia Martín11 May 2014 at 00:41

    Muchas gracias por compartir tus ideas provoca inspiración y ganas de hacer mas ganchillo

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  23. Anonymous18 May 2014 at 01:31

    Love it-so gorgeous-can hardly wait for pattern/tutorial. Be sure to let us know

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    1. ZootyOwl18 May 2014 at 11:07

      Thank you! Pattern is already available http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/04/starflower-mandala-pattern.html. Please post some photos on my Zooty Owl Facebook page when you have made this!

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