Creating a beautiful square mandala through crochet is a wonderful way to express your creativity and add a touch of elegance to your home decor. Below is a free pattern and description to guide you in crocheting your very own square mandala.

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in your chosen colors (A, B, C, D)
  2. Crochet hook appropriate for your chosen yarn weight
  3. Scissors
  4. Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Tr: Treble crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Rep: Repeat
  • Sp: Space

Instructions:

Round 1: With color A, create a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), 11 dc into the ring, sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. Pull the ring tight. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st, repeat from * to * around, sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 2, repeat from * to * around, sl st to the first sc to join.

Round 5: Sl st into the first ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in the same space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same space, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, repeat from * to * around, sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join.

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 2, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 2, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 2, sc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, repeat from * to * around, sl st to the first sc to join.

Round 7: Sl st into the first ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in the same space, ch 2, 2 dc in the same space, ch 1, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, repeat from * to * around, sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join.

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, repeat from * to * around, sl st to the first sc to join.

Round 9: Sl st into the first ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in the same space, ch 3, skip the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 space, repeat from * to * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to the first sc to join.

Round 10: In each ch-3 space, work [sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc], sl st in the next sc, then sl st into the next ch-3 space, repeat around.

Round 11: In each dc of the previous round, work 4 dc, sl st in the next st, then sl st into the next group of 4 dc, repeat around.

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Congratulations! You’ve completed your beautiful square mandala. You can use this mandala as a decorative element for pillows, wall hangings, tablecloths, or even frame it as an art piece. Feel free to experiment with different color combinations and sizes to create unique variations of this pattern. Enjoy your crocheting journey!