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Lotus and Blossom Pattern

Lotus and Blossom Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Soft Hug

Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Lotus and Blossom Pattern

This pattern creates a decorative lotus-and-blossom mandala worked in rounds, perfect as a table centerpiece, wall hanging, or round throw. It includes written rounds and full chart diagrams to guide your progress through each motif. The pattern is designed for Scheepjes Catona or Scheepjes Whirl yarns and uses a 3.0mm hook for the intended gauge.

Lotus and Blossom Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work many textured stitches including popcorns, front-posts, and trebles to build the scalloped petals. The instructions include color change notes for both Catona and Whirl versions.

Why You'll Love This Lotus and Blossom Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings floral motifs to life with a satisfying combination of texture and openwork. I enjoy how the petals form naturally as you work the rounds, creating a dramatic scalloped edge that is so rewarding to finish. The pattern is versatile — you can make a bright, color-blocked mandala with Catona or a soft gradient with Whirl. I also love including both written and charted instructions because they let different crocheters work the way they prefer.

Lotus and Blossom Pattern step 1 - construction progress Lotus and Blossom Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Lotus and Blossom Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Lotus and Blossom Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this mandala is for customization; you can switch up colors to create a completely different mood each time.

Try using Catona for crisp color sections with a cotton look, or use Whirl for a soft gradient flow from center to edge.

To make a smaller version, use a thinner yarn and a smaller hook; the stitch pattern will remain the same but the scale will shrink.

Want a chunkier, cozier version? Use a bulky yarn and larger hook to produce a plush, tactile mandala that doubles as a small rug.

I often add beads in the picot or popcorn rounds for sparkle; use seed beads on the yarn before crocheting or stitch them on after blocking.

Make it into a wall hanging by mounting the finished piece on a ring or embroidery hoop and securing with even stitches around the perimeter.

Another option is to make multiple mandalas in different colorways and stitch them together for a larger throw or unique table covering.

Try embroidering a simple motif onto the center after finishing to personalize the piece even further.

If you enjoy tassels or fringe, add small tassels to each scallop point for a boho look that adds movement and texture.

I recommend experimenting with blocking shapes too — a more oval pull on certain points will change the petal spacing and final silhouette.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic loop start can make your center hole too large; always make a tight magic loop and tighten fully before beginning R1. ✗ Not closing popcorn stitches correctly will distort the petal shapes; close each popcorn with the required chain and follow the note that the chain does not count as a stitch. ✗ Failing to block the mandala will leave rounds ruffling or wavy; block the finished piece or crochet it into a ring to achieve a flat, even shape. ✗ Changing tension mid-project leads to uneven petals and mismatched rounds; maintain consistent tension and use the recommended 3.0mm hook to match the pattern gauge.

Lotus and Blossom Pattern

Create a stunning round mandala with the Lotus and Blossom Pattern — a beautifully detailed crochet design that showcases shells, popcorns, and front-post stitches. You can make this using Scheepjes Catona for crisp color sections or Scheepjes Whirl for a gradient finish. The pattern includes full written rounds and charted diagrams so you can follow along in the way that suits you best.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Lotus and Blossom Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Catona 50g ball (125 meters) - Color A: 392 Lime Juice (25 grams needed)
  • 02
    Scheepjes Catona 50g ball (125 meters) - Color B: 512 Lime (45 grams needed)
  • 03
    Scheepjes Catona 50g ball (125 meters) - Color C: 130 Old Lace (60 grams needed)
  • 04
    Scheepjes Catona 50g ball (125 meters) - Color D: 255 Nude (90 grams needed)
  • 05
    Scheepjes Catona 50g ball (125 meters) - Color E: 408 Old Rose (55 grams needed)
  • 06
    Scheepjes Catona 50g ball (125 meters) - Color F: 264 Light Coral (40 grams needed)
  • 07
    Scheepjes Whirl cake 215-225g (approx. 1000 meters) - example colorways used: 758 Lavenderlicious (purple version) and 561 Sippy Sage (green version); pattern requires approx. 700-900 meters total

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0mm (recommended)
  • 02
    Scheepjes Whirl cake (optional) or Catona balls as listed
  • 03
    Ring for mounting (optional) - use same diameter as finished mandala if desired
  • 04
    Blocking pins and blocking board
  • 05
    Tapestry/yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • 06
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 08
    Measuring tape (to check finished dimensions)

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— The Pattern :

Info :

Make a magic loop with Color A or Whirl thread and crochet hook 3.0mm.

Round 1 :

R1 (RS): Ch2 (first hdc), make 11hdc in the same loop. Ss in top of first st to connect. [12hdc]

Round 2 :

R2: Ch3 (first dc), 1dc in same st, (2dc in next st) 11 times. Ss in top of first st to connect. [24dc]

Round 3 :

R3: Ch1 (doesn't count as st here and throughout entire pattern), (1sc in next 3 sts,ch5, sk 2 sts) 4 times. 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st, ch5, sk next 2 sts. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next st. [5 gr of 3sc and 5 times a ch5-sp]

Round 4 :

R4: Starting in the second sc of a 3sc-gr. Ch1,(1sc in second sc of 3sc-gr, sk next st, 4hdc-ch1-4hdc in next ch5-sp, sk next st) 5 times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next ch1-sp between the hdc's. [5sc and 5 gr of 4hdc-ch1-4hdc]

Round 5 :

R5: Starting in ch1-sp. Ch1, *3sc in ch1-sp, sk first hdc of next 4hdc-gr (which is hard to see due to the 3sc made), 1sc in second and third hdc, ch7, sk next hdc-sc-hdc, 1sc in next 2 sts, sk next st - which will be the last hdc for the next ch1-sp. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. The Whirl version makes an ss in the second sc of a 3sc-gr, and the Catona version fastens off Color A. [5 gr of 3sc/ 5 gr of 2sc-ch7-2sc]

Round 6 :

R6: Take Color B and attach it in the second sc of a 3sc-gr. Or continue with the Whirl version where you already are in this stitch. Ch4 (first dc + ch1), sk next 3 sts, 11tr in next ch7-sp, ch1, sk next 3 sts. *1dc in second sc of next 3sc-gr, ch1, sk next 3 sts, 11tr in next ch7-sp, ch1, sk next 3 sts. Rep from * 3 more times. Ss in the third ch to connect. [5dc/ 10 times a ch1-sp/ 5 gr of 11tr]

Round 7 :

R7: Ch3 (doesn't count as st), *1fptr around the dc of R6, ch3, 1fptr around the same dc you just used, sk next ch1-sp and first tr of next 11tr-gr, (1bpdc around next tr, ch1) 8 times, 1bpdc around next tr, sk last tr of 11tr-gr and next ch1-sp. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next ch3-sp between the fptr's. [5 gr of fptr-ch3-fptr and 5 gr of 9bpdc/8 times a ch1-sp]

Round 8 :

R8: Starting in a ch3-sp between two fptr's. *1pc in the ch3-sp, ch3, 1fptr around the fptr out of last Round, sk first bpdc and ch1-sp, (1bpdc around next bpdc, ch1) 6 times, 1bpdc around next bpdc, sk next ch1-sp and last bpdc, 1fptr around the next fptr out of last Round, ch3. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next ch3-sp. [5 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 5 gr of 7bpdc/6 times a ch1-sp]

Round 9 :

R9: Starting in ch3-sp after a pc. *1pc in ch3-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, sk next bpdc and ch1-sp, (1bpdc around next bpdc, ch1) 4 times, 1bpdc around next bpdc, sk next ch1-sp and last bpdc, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch3, 1pc in next ch3-sp, ch3. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next ch3-sp. [5 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 5 gr of 5bpdc/4 times a ch1-sp]

Round 10 :

R10: Starting in ch3-sp after the second pc. *1pc in ch3-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, sk next bpdc and ch1-sp, (1bpdc around next bpdc, ch1) twice, 1bpdc around next bpdc, sk next ch1-sp and last bpdc, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch3, 1pc in next ch3-sp, ch3, sk next pc. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next ch3-sp. [5 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 5 gr of 3bpdc/2 times a ch1-sp]

Round 11 :

R11: Starting in ch3-sp after the third pc. *1pc in ch3-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, sk next bpdc and ch1-sp, 1bpdc around next bpdc, sk next ch1-sp and bpdc, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch3, (1pc in next ch3-sp, ch3, sk next pc) 3 times. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next ch3-sp. [5 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 5 times a bpdc]

Round 12 :

R12: Starting in ch3-sp after the fourth pc. Ch1, *2sc in ch3-sp before the fptr, ch1, 1fpdc2tog over next two fptr's out of last Round (you will close the leaf), ch1, 2sc in next ch3-sp, ch7, sk next pc and ch3-sp, 1sc in next pc (this is the second pc out of four), 5sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next pc, ch7, sk next ch3-sp and pc. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Fasten off the yarn for both versions. [5 times a fpdc2tog/ 10 times a ch1-sp/ 5 gr of 2sc-ch7-7sc-ch7-2sc]

Round 13 :

R13: Take Color C or the Whirl thread and attach it in any fourth sc out of a 7sc-gr made. Ch1, *1sc in fourth sc out of a 7sc-gr, ch1, 11tr in next ch7-sp, ch1, 1fpdc around the next fpdc2tog out of last Round, ch1, 11tr in next ch7-sp, ch1. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. [5sc/5fpdc/20 times a ch1-sp/10 gr of 11tr]

Round 14 :

R14: Ch3 (doesn't count as st), *1fptr around the sc, ch3, make another fptr around the same sc, sk next ch1-sp and first tr of next 11tr-gr, (1bpdc around next tr, ch1) 8 times, 1bpdc around next tr, sk last tr of 11tr-gr and next ch1-sp, 1fptr around next fpdc, ch3, 1fptr around the same fpdc you just used, sk next ch1-sp and first tr of next 11tr-gr, (1bpdc around next tr, ch1) 8 times, 1bpdc around next tr, sk last tr of 11tr-gr and next ch1-sp. Rep from * 4 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next ch3-sp. [10gr of fptr-ch3-fptr and 10 gr of 9bpdc/8 times a ch1-sp]

Round 15 :

R15: Rep R8 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 9. [10 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 10 gr of 7bpdc/6 times a ch1-sp]

Round 16 :

R16: Rep R9 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 9. [10 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 10 gr of 5bpdc/4 times a ch1-sp]

Round 17 :

R17: Rep R10 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 9. [10 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 10 gr of 3bpdc/2 times a ch1-sp]

Round 18 :

R18: Rep R11 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 9. [10 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 10 times a bpdc]

Round 19 :

R19: Rep R12 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 9. [10 times a fpdc2tog/ 20 times a ch1-sp/ 10 gr of 2sc-ch7-7sc-ch7-2sc]

Info :

The Catona version will now take Color D for the next Rounds.

Round 20 :

R20: Rep R13 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 9 times. [10sc/10fpdc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 gr of 11tr]

Round 21 :

R21: Rep R14 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 9 times. [20gr of fptr-ch3-fptr and 20 gr of 9bpdc/8 times a ch1-sp]

Round 22 :

R22: Rep R8 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 19. [20 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 20 gr of 7bpdc/6 times a ch1-sp]

Round 23 :

R23: Rep R9 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 19. [20 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 20 gr of 5bpdc/4 times a ch1-sp]

Round 24 :

R24: Rep R10 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 19. [20 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 20 gr of 3bpdc/2 times a ch1-sp]

Round 25 :

R25: Rep R11 only change the number of repeats from 4 to 19. [20 gr of fptr-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-pc-ch3-fptr and 20 times a bpdc]

Round 26 :

R26: Starting in ch3-sp after the fourth pc. Ch1, *2sc in ch3-sp after the fourth pc, ch1, fpdc2tog over next two fptr's out of next Round (you will close the leaf), ch1, 2sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next pc, 2sc in next ch3-sp, 2sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next pc, 2sc in next ch3-sp. Rep from * 19 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Fasten off the color for both versions. [20gr of 15sc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 times a fpdc2tog]

Round 27 :

R27: Take Color E or the Whirl thread and attach it in the eighth sc of a 15sc-gr. Ch3 (first dc), 1dc-ch2-2dc in same st, 1dc in next 7 sts, ch1, sk next ch1-sp, 1fpdc around next fpdc2tog, ch1, sk next ch1-sp, 1dc in next 7 sts, *2dc-ch2-2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7 sts, ch1, sk next ch1-sp, 1fpdc around next fpdc2tog, ch1, sk next ch1-sp, 1dc in next 7 sts. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. [20fpdc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 gr of 9dc-ch2-9dc]

Round 28 :

R28: Ch4 (first hdc + ch2), 1hdc in the same ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 7 sts, sk next st, ch1, 1fpdc around next fpdc out of last Round, ch3, 1fpdc around the same fpdc you just used, ch1, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 7 sts, sk next st. *1hdc-ch2-1hdc in next ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 7 sts, sk next st, ch1, 1fpdc around next fpdc, ch3, 1fpdc around same fpdc, ch1, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 7 sts, sk next st. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the second ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. [20 gr of 7bpdc-hdc-ch2-hdc-7bpdc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 gr of fpdc-ch3-fpdc]

Round 29 :

R29: Ch4 (first hdc + ch2), 1hdc in the same ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 6 sts, sk next st, ch1, 1fpdc around next fpdc out of last Round, ch3, 1fpdc around same fpdc, ch1, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 1fpdc around next fpdc out of last Round, ch3, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 1fpdc around next fpdc out of last Round, ch3, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 1fpdc around next fpdc out of last Round, ch1, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 6 sts, sk next st. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the second ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. [20 gr of 6bpdc-hdc-ch2-hdc-6bpdc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 gr of fpdc-ch3-sc-ch3-fpdc]

Round 30 :

R30: Ch5 (first dc +ch2), 1dc in the same ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 5 sts, sk next st, ch1, 1fptr around next fpdc out of last Round, ch4, 1sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch4, 1fptr around next fpdc out of last Round, ch1, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 5 sts, sk next st. *1dc-ch2-1dc in next ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 5 sts, sk next st, ch1, 1fptr around next fpdc out of last Round, ch4, 1sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch4, 1fptr around next fpdc out of last Round, ch1, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 5 sts, sk next st. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the third ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. The Catona version will fasten off Color E. [20 gr of 5bpdc-1dc-ch2-1dc-5bpdc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 gr of fptr-ch4-3sc-ch4-fptr]

Round 31 :

R31: Take Color F and attach it in any ch2-sp; the Whirl thread is already in this space. Ch5 (first dc + ch2), 1dc in the same ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 4 sts, sk next st, ch1, 1fptr around the next fptr out of last Round, ch3, 2sc in next ch4-sp, 1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next ch4-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch1, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 4 sts, sk next st. *1dc-ch2-1dc in next ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 4 sts, sk next st, ch1, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch3, 2sc in next ch4-sp, 1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next ch4-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch1, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 4 sts, sk next st. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the third ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. [20 gr of 4bpdc-1dc-ch2-1dc-4bpdc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 gr of fptr-ch3-7sc-ch3-fptr]

Round 32 :

R32: Ch5 (first dc + ch2), 1dc in the same ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 2 sts, sk next 2 sts, ch1, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch3, 2sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next 2 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch1, sk next 2 sts, 1bpdc around next 2 sts, sk next st. *1dc-ch2-1dc in next ch2-sp, sk next st, 1bpdc around next 2 sts, sk next 2 sts, ch1, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch3, 2sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next 2 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch1, sk next 2 sts, 1bpdc around next 2 sts, sk next st. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the third ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. [20 gr of 2bpdc-1dc-ch2-1dc-2bpdc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 gr of fptr-ch3-4sc-sc3tog-4sc-ch3-fptr]

Round 33 :

R33: Ch4 (first hdc + ch2), 1hdc in same ch2-sp, ch1, sk next 3 sts, 1fptr around the next fptr out of last Round, ch3, 2sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next 3 sts, 1sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch1, sk next 3 sts. *1hdc-ch2-1hdc in next ch2-sp, ch1, sk next 3 sts, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch3, 2sc in next ch3-sp, 1sc in next 3 sts, 1sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, 1fptr around next fptr out of last Round, ch1, sk next 3 sts. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the second ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. [20 gr of hdc-ch2-hdc/40 times a ch1-sp/20 gr of fptr-ch3-5sc-3sc-dc3tog-5sc-ch3-fptr]

Round 34 :

R34: Ch4 (first dc + ch1), 1fptr2tog over next two fptr's out of last Round (you close the leaf), ch1, 1dc in the same ch2-sp out of last Round where you also started in, ch3, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st, (ch3, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch3-sp) twice, ch3, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch3. *1dc in next ch2-sp, ch1, 1fptr2tog over next two fptr's out of last Round (you close the leaf), ch1, 1dc in the same ch2-sp where you already made a dc into, ch3, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch3, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st, (ch3, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch3-sp) twice, ch3, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next ch3-sp, ch3. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the third ch to connect. Ss to next fptr2tog. The Catona version will fasten off Color F. [20 gr of dc-ch1-fptr2tog-ch1-dc/20 gr of ch3-sc-ch3-sc-ch3-sc]

Round 35 :

R35: Take Color B and attach it in any fptr2tog; the Whirl thread is already there. Ch2 (doesn't count as st), *1fpdc around the fptr2tog, sk next ch1-sp, 1hdc in next dc, 5hdc in next ch3-sp, sk next st, 5sc in next ch3-sp, sk next st, 1hdc in next dc, 1pc in next ch3-sp, sk next st. Rep from * 19 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Fasten off Color B for the Catona version; the Whirl thread can stay at this point. [20 gr of fpdc-6hdc-6sc-ch1-pc-ch1-6sc-6hdc-fpdc]

Round 36 :

R36: Take Color A and attach it in any fpdc; the Whirl thread is already there. Ch5 (first dc + ch2), 1dc in same st, 1dc in next 12 sts, ch1, 1sc in next pc, ch1, 1dc in next 12 sts. *1dc-ch2-1dc in next fpdc, 1dc in next 12 sts, ch1, 1sc in next pc, ch1, 1dc in next 12 sts. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the third ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. Fasten off Color A for the Catona version. [20 gr of ch2-13dc-ch1-1sc-ch1-13dc]

Info :

The Catona version will end this pattern with the following Round. The Whirl version has some extra Rounds to crochet, and skip the Catona Round 37 and continue with the Whirl Rounds.

Round 37 :

Catona R37: Take Color C and attach it in any ch2-sp. Ch2 (first hdc), make a picot, 1hdc in same ch2-sp, 1bpdc around next 13 sts, 1sc in next ch1-sp, 1sc around the next sc made in the pc, 1sc in next ch1-sp, 1bpdc around next 13 sts. *1hdc-1picot-1hdc in next ch2-sp, 1bpdc around next 13 sts, 1sc in next ch1-sp, 1sc around the next sc made in the pc, 1sc in next ch1-sp, 1bpdc around next 13 sts. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Fasten off Color C. Weave in all ends. [20 gr of hdc-picot-hdc-13bpdc-3sc-13bpdc]

Round 37 :

Whirl R37: Ch5 (first dc + ch2), 1dc in same ch2-sp, 1bpdc around next 13 sts, sk next ch1-sp, 1sc in next sc, sk next ch1-sp, 1bpdc around next 13 sts. *1dc-ch2-1dc in next ch2-sp, 1bpdc around next 13 sts, sk next ch1-sp, 1sc in next sc, sk next ch1-sp, 1bpdc around next 13 sts. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the third ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. [20 gr of 1dc-ch2-1dc-13bpdc-1sc-13bpdc]

Round 38 :

Whirl R38: Ch5 (first dc + ch2), 1dc in the same ch2-sp, 1bpdc around next 14 sts, ss in next sc, 1bpdc around next 14 sts. *1dc-ch2-1dc in next ch2-sp, 1bpdc around next 14 sts, ss in next sc, 1bpdc around next 14 sts. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in the third ch to connect. Ss to next ch2-sp. [20 gr of 1dc-ch2-1dc-14bpdc-ss-14bpdc]

Round 39 :

Whirl R39: Ch2 (first hdc), make a picot, 1hdc in the same ch2-sp, 1hdc in next 15 sts, sk next ss, 1hdc in next 15 sts. *1hdc-1picot-1hdc in next ch2-sp, 1hdc in next 15 sts, sk next ss, 1hdc in next 15 sts. Rep from * 18 more times. Ss in top of first st to connect. Fasten off the yarn. Weave in all ends. [20 gr of 1hdc-picot-1hdc-30hdc]

Info :

Block the pattern or crochet it into a ring for the best outcome.

Assembly Instructions

  • Block the finished mandala to open up the lacework and flatten any ruffling between rounds; pin to your desired dimensions and steam or wet-block as appropriate for the yarn.
  • If you want a wall hanging, place the finished mandala onto a metal or wooden ring and whipstitch or stitch it evenly around the perimeter to secure the edge to the ring.
  • Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle, making sure color changes are tidy on the wrong side and securely fastened to avoid unraveling.
  • If making the Catona or Whirl version as shown, follow the color change instructions and fasten off the specified colors at the indicated rounds, trimming and securing yarn tails neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡The pattern is worked in rounds, meaning you will only work on the Right Side of the work.
  • 💡Please refer to internet tutorials if you don't know a stitch used in this pattern, as they are all regular stitches; video tutorials can be very helpful.
  • 💡Between rounds, the pattern can ruffle or bobble a little; blocking the project is necessary if you don't crochet it into a ring.
  • 💡Close the popcorn with a chain when making popcorn stitches in the pattern; this chain doesn't count as a stitch when new chains must be made after a popcorn stitch.
  • 💡When a Round starts making a popcorn stitch, always use a ch3 for the first dc; this is not written individually in the pattern rounds.

This Lotus and Blossom mandala pattern is a delightful project for makers who love lace, texture, and repeat motifs. It works beautifully in both Catona and Whirl yarns and looks gorgeous as a table centerpiece or wall hanging. Whether you choose bright color blocks or a soft gradient, the petals and scalloped edge are sure to impress. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

A finished mandala in Catona will measure approx. 30 inches, while a finished mandala in Whirl will finish approx. 28 inches.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and drape; adjust your hook size accordingly and swatch before committing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of stitches like popcorn, front post, and treble crochet is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and whether you follow the Catona or Whirl version.