Baby afghan mandala sparkle yarn6/18/2023 Instructions are also included for any weight of yarn.Īfghan is an A Crocheted Simplicity original design. Another similar DK weight / 3 yarn may be substituted, as long as gauge can be met. Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Mandala in Centaur was used for the sample in the photos. The kit includes your choice of 4 colorways and a printed copy of the pattern below. Purchase the kit HERE! Lion Brand has a full kit of the Centaur Mandala Afghan, available on their website. And I don’t know about you, but my favorite part of self-striping yarns is that I’m not left with a bunch of ends to weave in! Pair this crochet blanket pattern with Lion Brand Yarns Mandala, a self-striping yarn, and all of the colorwork is done for you making this a perfect crochet project for binge watching your favorite TV show. The downloadable PDF listed for sale contains the full pattern (including all photo tutorials), in one printable file without advertisements. Also, to be honest, I had a hard time finding a color that would do the blanket justice.This pattern is available for FREE on my blog. Between the shell stitches and the bright colors (and sparkles in the yarn), it was already an interesting design. I was super already super happy with the main part of the blanket as it was. The pattern does call for a border, however I chose to not add a border. To avoid any confusion, I want to mention that I call my blanket the “Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle” Blanket since that’s the yarn I used but you won’t see that name mentioned on her blog, since the pattern is called the “Orchid Lace Afghan.” Notes You can find her pattern on Ravelry, or via her updated blog link. I am not allowed to display her pattern text on my website since she wrote the blanket pattern (and likely copyrighted it!), so I want to give her credit for this pattern! The author of this pattern has taken their website down, so the only way to view this pattern is to buy the PDF on Ravelry This beautiful pattern was written by Crocheting Crazy. If you need to convert from US to UK terms, have a look at this chart. Those stitch tutorials will walk you through how to complete the basic stitches. If needed, refer to my Beginner’s Guide to crochet. The beauty of blankets is there is no wrong or right size, so feel free to chose whatever yarn strikes your fancy! Stitches (US terms) You can swap out for another light or medium size yarn. If you don’t have this specific type of yarn, no worries. Overall, would I recommend this yarn? Absolutely. I have worked with Lion Brand Mandala before (check out the Sea Waves double crochet blanket and C2C summer storm blanket), but I noticed this Sparkle line was a little different – the texture is a bit rougher.īUT with that comes the gorgeous sparkles. It includes some of my best sellers along with other new patterns! Looking for more crochet patterns? Have a look at my Crochet Pattern Bundle on Etsy. You can find a full hook set here if you’re starting out or need to stock up!) 5mm hook (I use ‘Loops & Threads’ and ‘Boye’ ergonomic hooks.If you’re looking for this yarn, you can pick some up on Amazon or on the Lion Brand website. Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle in ‘Draco’ (2 yarn cakes).Hop over to the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Crochet. This breaks down the basics of what you need to learn, in what order, and link you directly to some great resources! And best of all, it’s free! Enjoy □ Materials Note: If you don’t know how to crochet, or maybe just want to brush up on the basics, we have a great resource for you! If you’re looking for a pattern that is somewhere between a 1-stitch-repeat and an intermediate project with various stitches and no row repeats, this could be a great design for you! Skill level If the sun wasn’t shining outside, at least my crochet project would bring the colors! This blanket was such a joy to make! I started this in the dead of winter, so I think I subconsciously was attracted to the bright colors. Looking for a project that is bursting with color? You’re in the right place! This Lion Brand Mandala Sparkle crochet blanket mixes beautiful, bright colors with a simple yet unique stitch pattern. The author of this pattern has taken their website down, so the only way to view this pattern is to buy the PDF on Ravelry the link is below in the Pattern section. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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