It’s time for a brand new pattern once again! This time, I’m making an ode to my home country: the Netherlands. I grew up near the region where there are a lot of tulip fields. I can still clearly remember the colorful tulip fields I passed by on my bike ride to school. The tulip fields are definitely a typical Dutch sight.
When you think of a typical Dutch flower, the tulip is probably the first one that comes to mind. But did you know that the official national flower of the Netherlands is actually a daisy? I only discovered this while writing this text. And without even realizing it, I had already paid tribute to this national flower before – with the Blooming Daisy Mandala!
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Details
With the pattern, you have 2 options: a version with and without front post stitches. For the version without front post stitches, you turn your work every round. This way, the tulips will be straight instead of bending to the right.- The pattern consists of 2 charts and written instructions for each round.
- The pattern includes the following stitches: single crochet, double crochet, slip stich, cluster stitch, front post double crochet (together).
- The pattern constis of 25 rounds.
- The pattern is suitable for experienced crocheters or adventurous beginners.
With the pattern, you have 2 options: a version with and without front post stitches. For the version without front post stitches, you turn your work every round. This way, the tulips will be straight instead of bending to the right.Materials
- Yarn: you need between 130 meters (142 yards) and 200 meters (218 yards) of yarn.
I crocheted 3 versions:- With front post stitches (green/pink): 50 grams (1,76 oz) / 200 meters (218 yards) Hobbii Dahlia, color Melody Harmony (04)
- Without front post stitches (white): 40 grams (1,41 oz) / 182 meters (198 yards) Scheepjes Whirlette, color Ice (860).
- Without front post stitches (orange): 23 grams (0,81 oz) / 129 meters (141 yards) Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat, color Tangerine (281).
- Hook: depending on the yarn you are using. I have used hook 2,5mm for the green/pink version and white version, and hook 1,25mm for the orange version.
- Hoop: depending on the size of your mandala. My versions were:
- White: 50 cm (20 inch)
- Green/pink: 40 cm (16 inch)
- Orange: 30 cm (12 inch)
- Notions: tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, tape measure.
The pattern
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