Crochet Spooky Whimsical Pumpkin Mandala Free Pattern

Crochet Spooky Whimsical Pumpkin Mandala

Measuring approximately 12 inches in diameter, this pumpkin mandala features intricate stitching and playful pumpkin motifs that embody the spirit of Halloween. Follow this detailed pattern to make your very own! Let's get started!

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in orange, green, and brown
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• st = stitch
• tr = treble crochet

Instructions:

Center Circle:

1. Begin with orange yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into the ring. Pull tight and join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, *2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (24 dc)

Petal Rounds:

1. Round 3: Change to green yarn. Ch 5, skip 2 dc, sl st in next dc, *ch 5, skip 2 dc, sl st in next dc; repeat from * around. Join.
2. Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same sp, *3 dc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * around. Join. (Total of petals would be equal to the count of sp from round 3.)

Outer Ruffle:

1. Round 5: Change to brown yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around, making 2 sc in each space between petals to create a ruffle.
2. Round 6: Ch 1, sc around for an even finish, joining to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends securely. Your Spooky Whimsical Pumpkin Mandala is ready to adorn your home this Halloween!