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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Kitchen

    Stars and Stripes and Clusters Mini Mandala

    Published: Jun 12, 2014 · Modified: May 17, 2022 by Tamara Kelly · 10 Comments

    The Stars and Stripes and Clusters Mini Mandala makes great oversize coasters, lightweight trivets, handy cleanup cloths, and is super festive. Make a set in red, white and blue, or make them in colors to match your party theme - you can't go wrong!

    Stars & Stripes & Clusters Mini Mandalas - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.comDisclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

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    Summer is flying by, and BBQ season is in full swing. Whether it's the 4th of July, Labor Day, or just a great day with friends, this is the pattern to have on hand!

    I made these 3 using one skein of red, white, and blue self-striping cotton - perfect for the 4th! But you can make them in any colors you choose - solids, stripes, you name it!

    The pattern is super easy, and a great introduction to clusters if you haven't made them before.  I can't wait to see how you all make this pattern your own!

    Stars & Stripes & Clusters Mini Mandalas - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com


    Stars and Stripes and Clusters Mini Mandala

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    • US - I, 5.5 mm hook Furls Fiberarts
    • 25 yds worsted weight cotton yarn
      Peaches & Creme Stripes used - discontinued
      Recommended: Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres in Red White and Blue
    • Finished size: 6" diameter

    Special Stitches:

    • magic circle - click here for tutorial
    • dc cluster - (like working a dc2tog but in the same st) Yo and insert hook into specified stitch, pull up a loop, yo and pull through two loops, 2 loops remain on hook, yo and insert hook into the same stitch, pull up a loop, yo and pull through two loops, 3 loops remain on hook, yo and pull through all 3 loops
    • seamless join - click here for tutorial

    Instructions:

    Round 1: Starting with a magic circle, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc 11 into the circle; join with a sl st in the top of ch-3. (12 sts)

    Round 2: Ch 2, dc in the first st (counts as dc cluster), ch 2, *dc cluster in next st, ch 2; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (12 dc clusters, 24 ch)

    Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc cluster in next ch sp, ch 1, *dc in the next st, ch 1, dc cluster in the next ch sp, ch 1; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in 3rd ch of starting ch-4. (12 dc clusters, 12 dc, 24 ch)

    Round 4: Sl st into next ch sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc 2 in same ch sp, dc 3 in each remaining ch sp to end; join with a sl st in top of ch-3. (72 sts)

    Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around; break yarn and seamless join to finish off. (72 sts)


    And that's that! I whipped the first one up using some scrap yarn I had laying around, when my water glass was too big for the coasters I normally use. And it was so fun I had to make more! I hope you enjoy the pattern as much as I do - and happy summer all!

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    Written pattern and photos copyright Tamara Kelly 2014. You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern, please see the About page for details. Be sure to follow Moogly on your favorite social media sites to stay up to date with all the exciting things happening in the world of crochet!

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    1. 1

      marrie

      June 14, 2014 at 5:28 am

      what a coincidence!
      i made this 3 days before in square!! with a bit of difference, with same st. my self 😛

      Reply
    2. 2

      Laurie

      June 15, 2014 at 2:38 am

      They're very festive! I love how the color changing yarn makes each one unique.

      Reply
      • 3

        Tamara Kelly

        June 15, 2014 at 2:29 pm

        Thank you Laurie!

        Reply
    3. 4

      Maschelle Mashburn

      September 14, 2014 at 12:01 am

      Usually, I am not a fan of red, white and blue as a color scheme except on our flag. However, these coasters are fabulously unique and I wouldn't begin to change the colors in the yarn choice! I just adore how the colors change in a "mad

      Reply
      • 5

        Tamara Kelly

        September 15, 2014 at 8:49 am

        😀 Thank you Maschelle!

        Reply
    4. 6

      Patricia Cuddeback

      May 13, 2015 at 9:22 am

      These are great. Thanks for the pattern.

      Reply
      • 7

        Tamara Kelly

        May 13, 2015 at 10:48 am

        😀 Thank you!

        Reply
    5. 8

      Donna

      June 27, 2016 at 8:34 pm

      Is there a formula or rule of thumb if you wanted to make these a few rows bigger using the same stitches?

      Tried, but it turned out too ruffley for me. Wanted it flat!

      Thanks.

      Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        June 28, 2016 at 11:45 am

        Hi Donna! You'll want to increase by 12 on each of the following rounds, on average. 🙂

        Reply

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