A mandala is a disk that schematically depicts the cosmos, the universe, or the universe. This is a complex geometric figure filled with many colorful elements. Its middle means deity, the outer circles - the universe. There are many options for creating a product. One of them is crocheting a mandala. Work patterns can be very different.
Mandala as a charm in the house
Humanity has long known that color has a huge impact. Certain shades through stimulation of the external vision awaken the inner consciousness. The mandala harmonizes the space of the house, accumulates the energy in itself to solve problems and materialize desires.
Crochet little mandala. Scheme (description)
It will become a stylish element of decor and a talisman in your home. In addition, this is a good way to dispose of the remains of yarn in different colors. Crochet mandala, the scheme of which is filed here, is knitted with the help of multi-colored threads. Their shade smoothly flows from one to another.
For manufacturing you will need:
- scissors;
- wide-eye needle;
- two crochet hooks (long and short);
- yarn of your favorite shades.
Knitting pattern:
- Crochet a weak loop. 12 crochet columns are knitted into it. Pull the free edge of the thread to tighten the loop. Cut the thread with scissors, leaving 4 cm free. Thread the end into the needle and connect the first and last columns. This secret technique is used so that the pattern on the knitted disk does not go in a spiral. Thus, the edges of the gradient will be smooth. Fasten the thread.
- Next, take the thread of a different color (for example, dark blue). Knit in a circle with double crochet. In this series, they need to be doubled. The edges should again be sewn with a needle.
- Take a blue thread. We also knit the third row. In each second loop we knit two double crochet posts. The result should be 36 loops. Sew the edges together with a needle.
- To create a gradient, take the next appropriate shade of thread. In every third loop, an increase should be made. This is necessary so that the circle remains flat.
- The following three stripes should be in different colors. Increases must be made in every fourth, fifth and sixth loop.
As you can see, the mandala is crocheted quite simply. The product layout is simple, even a beginner will understand it.
Next, we go on to decorate this decor element:
- tie the product with “shells”;
- tie 14 radial bands.
We knit a shell or a fan:
- Take a thread of light shade and make one airy loop. We skip two, and in the third we knit six double crochets simultaneously. Again we skip two loops and fix the “shell” with the help of an air loop.
Now the crochet mandala is almost ready. The scheme contains 14 such "fans". The first and last column is sewn with a needle.
Next, we knit the extreme row with radial lines. A long hook must be inserted into the fourth loop of the “shell”. Knit in the next three loops one crochet column. To create a radial line, make 10 crochets on a long hook. We introduce it into the upper loop of the first row and knit a crochet column. Come back. We knit 6 loops along the shell and again knit the radial strip. Thus, you should get 14 lines. We tie the mandala with double crochet.
The meaning of the colors of the threads
Crochet mandala, the diagram and description of which are presented above, should be pleasing to the eye. When choosing threads, be guided by the meaning of the colors:
- Blue is a symbol of the feminine, motherhood, unconditional love and compassion. Color is also associated with divine power.
- Turquoise - a symbol of protecting the house from the evil eye and evil spirits. In combination with green, it is a motivator for self-solving problems.
- Blue color calms and tunes in a serious wave. Light blue has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. The dark shade gives willpower and stamina.
- White color has the ability to heal the body and cleanse the space.
- Pink radiates love, affection and warmth.
- Red means courage, strength, desire and ability to act. Activates sexual energy. Around the mandalas, a red crown is often tied. It means cleansing the psyche of false self-esteem. The shade of fire burns falsehood, ignorance, gives free rein to the transformation of the psyche.
How to choose colors for mandala
When choosing threads for a mandala, be guided by your own perception of shades. They should attract you. Mandala should be knitted in a calm state, with good thoughts, prayers can be recited. If the amulet is created as a gift to a specific person, then you need to take into account his life goals, problems that he would like to get rid of.
There are special techniques for working with a mandala (meditation), but even if you are not going to seriously do this, the presence of such a talisman in the house will give a positive result.