Mandalas are hot right now – big, small, or used as the basis for a whole pattern, these circular crochet patterns are fun to make! No longer used only as a religious symbol, they can still be meditative to make and admire. And in yarn they can be useful too – as potholders, trivets, wall and table decor, or as part of a bag, blanket, rug, or even a bag! So here are 10 free mandala crochet patterns – for both mandalas and projects that incorporate them! (Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.)
10 Free Mandalas Crochet Patterns
(Click on the name of the pattern, written in blue, to go to the pattern page!)
- Granny Mandala by Alice Best, on Crochet with Raymond: The mandala and the granny square make a colorful mix in this round rainbow!
- Little Spring Mandala by Barbara Smith, on Crochet: Made in K-town: Beautiful colors interesting rounds make this one a popular project!
- Spoke Mandala by Marinke Slump, on a creative being: Markinke has several beautiful Mandalas on her site, but this one is my favorite!
- Mandala Pattern by Annoo Crochet, on Annoo’s Crochet World: A step by step tutorial is included!
- Magic Spike Mandala by Tamara Kelly, on moogly: My own take on this theme – and it inspired a matching afghan square too!
- Flower Potholders by Jennifer Martin, a Ravelry download: Aren’t these gorgeous?! They’re even great without the outlines!
- Mandala Market Bag by Charlotte W., on NyanPon’s Knits and Crochet: It’s a mandala… until it turns into a bag! Fun and practical!
- Blue Mandala Throw by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, on Crochet World: I’ve linked to the Raverly entry so you can get all the info needed to make this beautiful crochet blanket!
- Crochet Mandala Kids Purse by Sarah Lora, on Ball Hank n’ Skein: Love this sweet little bag with mandala squares – and the lining tutorial!
- Shocking Mandala Rug by Tamara Kelly, on Stitch & Unwind and Moogly: I wrote this pattern for Stitch & Unwind using super bulky Red Heart Vivid – love these neons!
All of the above patterns are free and online, but there are some stunning mandala crochet patterns for sale too. Some of my favorites are the Mandala and Stool Cover by Felted Button, and the Karmic Kitty Pillow Plushie by Part Pixy. Have you joined in the Mandala mania?
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Kiousi Ioanna-Marika
August 20, 2013 at 4:31 amEverything in your blog is amazing…. I am getting lost in a world of colours and patterns that I love… Continue thw good job!
Tamara Kelly
August 20, 2013 at 10:35 amThank you so much Kiousi! 😀
Sharon K
August 21, 2013 at 8:16 pmNeither of the links for the Mandala and Stool Cover by Felted Button, and the Karmic Kitty Pillow Plushie by Part Pixy work. 🙁
Love your site, you do awesome work!!!
Tamara Kelly
August 21, 2013 at 9:23 pmHi Sharon! It might be because they are Craftsy links – if you sign up for an account at Craftsy you should be able to get the patterns. Alternately, both are available through Ravelry.
LaWanda Wheeler
August 28, 2013 at 8:21 pmThese would make beautiful dish cloths.
LaWanda Wheeler
August 28, 2013 at 8:38 pmMoogly has the best and most interesting patterns. Some are versatile and are very beautiful.
liz
September 1, 2013 at 6:48 amwow! everything here is amazing! Thanks so much
Tamara Kelly
September 1, 2013 at 12:59 pmThanks so much Liz!
Ande
April 7, 2014 at 9:36 amI really have to say I just love love love your website, it always makes me so happy to find these cute little patterns.
Tamara Kelly
April 7, 2014 at 9:41 am😀 Thank you so much Ande! I appreciate you saying so!
briana
June 8, 2014 at 7:36 pmThis is a great list. Thank you! I just wanted to share one free mandala pattern with you that I definitely think should make the list. It’s A Star flower mandala. http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/04/starflower-mandala-pattern.html?m=1
rashi
September 30, 2015 at 2:59 pmHi
I m making granny squares mandala but it becomes bulky (looks like hat)..i dont know what to do…can you help me.?
Tamara Kelly
September 30, 2015 at 3:45 pmHi Rashi! It sounds like a tension issue – try a bigger hook! 🙂
Mandala Throw
April 21, 2016 at 6:53 amAll Mandala Patterns are amazing!! Thanks for sharing lovely designs….
Celina Lane
June 24, 2016 at 7:57 amThank you for all your work putting together these fabulous roundups! Thank you also for allowing me to feature it on CrochetStreet.com.
Tamara Kelly
June 26, 2016 at 6:50 pmThank you Celina! 🙂
Elizabeth Botha
August 27, 2016 at 5:00 amI love all of it, BUT can some kind Soul please tell this old lady how to download a free pattern?? Please, PLEASE, Pretty Please?
Tamara Kelly
August 28, 2016 at 3:41 pmHi Elizabeth! Thank you! The simplest way is to open PrintFriendly.com in another tab, and then put the URL of the pattern you want there. It will generate a printable/downloadable copy. 🙂