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Fractal Bloom Mandala Ornament Tutorial

Materials needed:

A copy of the Fractal Bloom Mandala Pattern available

Here: Ravelry

and Here: Etsy

Left over Lolas or other 4ply stranded yarns which you will need to seperate into two strands

2mm hook

A square of felt

Sewing needle

Sewing thread

Pins or clips

Wooden beads

Method:

On the last round of making the mandala as per the pattern I added a lucet cord which I looped over and reattached to the body of the mandala to form a hanging loop

I then traced the mandala onto the felt and cut it out

I then sewed felt to the mandala using a hidden ladder stitch

I added a raw wooden bead to the hanging loop (which I plan to add some essential or fragrance oil drop to)

I made a tassel and added another wooden bead. I then attached the tassel to the bottom of the mandala directly opposite the hanging loop

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Make your own sunshine

I think we can all agree it’s been a hard few years. So here is something to brighten up your day and a little sunshine in your life.

A quick,easy sunflower granny square. It is 100% free, I won’t even make you scroll though ads to make it.

Enjoy x

Yarn used: 4 Season Brighton 8ply/DK weight 3 in mustard, chocolate and natural

Hook: 4mm

Size: 12cm

Terms used (US)

Dc: Double crochet

Tr: Treble crochet

CL5dc: A cluster of 5 double crochet

CL3dc: A cluster of 3 double crochet

Ch: Chain

Ch-sp: Chain space

Skp: Skip

Sl st: Slip Stitch

Pm: Place marker

Stitch notes:

Anything between *..* repeat the amount indicated x..

Anything between {…} is worked into the same stitch or space. Eg. {dc2} is two double crochet in the one stitch.

Anything between [���] is worked within a *…* the amount indicated x..

CL3dc: a cluster of 3 double crochet worked into a chain space or stitch – [yarn over, insert hook into st/ch-sp, yarn over, pull though, yarn over pull through two] x3, yarn over, pull through all four loops on the hook, ch1. For the purposes of this pattern the ch1 is counted as the completed CL3dc

CL5dc: worked as for the cluster 3 but repeat x5

Pattern:

Using the brown centre colour

Ch5, sl st the first ch to the last to form a ring

Round 1: ch3, pm, working into the ring, dc15, sl st to the ch with the marker (16)

Round 2: {ch3, pm, dc1}, {dc2} in each of the next 15 sts, sl st to the ch with the marker (32) finish off and sew in your ends

Switch to mustard

Round 3: join your yarn to the first st, ch1 (not counted as a st) *CL5dc, ch1, skp1* x16, sl st to the first cluster (16 clusters)

Round 4: sl st to the first ch1-sp, ch1 (not counted as a st) *{CL3dc, ch2, CL3dc} in the ch1-sp, skp1* x16, sl st to the first cluster (32 clusters) finish off and sew or weave in your ends

Switch to the neutral

Round 5: join your yarn in the first ch2-sp, {ch4, pm, tr2, ch2, tr3} in the first ch2-sp, ch1, *[skp2, {dc3} in the next ch2-sp, ch1] x3, {tr3, ch2, tr3} in the next ch2-sp* x3, ch1, [skp2, {dc3} in the next ch2-sp, ch1] x3, sl st to the ch with the marker (60) finish off and sew or weave in your ends

Make as many sunflowers as you need for your project and join using your preferred method

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Leafling: Coasters

The design: 

If you would like this pattern in PDF form you can get a copy in the ebook Leafling+Seedling on Ravelry:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/leafling--seedling

Autumn is a season of change and transition, a time when nature puts on a breathtaking display of warm colors and crisp scents. The Leafling coaster is a beautiful way to capture the essence of this season and bring a touch of warmth and comfort to your home. Leafling’s minimalist design and earthy colours evoke the magic of autumn and make it the perfect accessory for any  autumn themed gathering or quiet evening at home

Materials used: 

8ply/DK/weight 4 yarn 14 m/ 15.5 yds. I used Flinders Cotton from Spotlight (50g/115m)

4.5-5mm hook

Stitch marker 

Darning needle 

Size: 12 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4.7 “ (excluding stem) 

US terms: 

dc: Double Crochet 

ch: Chain 

ch-sp: Chain space

sl st: Slip stitch 

pm: Place marker

Sts within a {..} are worked into the same st/sp 

Rating: Beginner +

Pattern: 

Ch4, sl st the last ch to the first ch to form a ring

Round 1: ch5, pm in the 3rd ch, working in the centre of the ring, dc13, sl st to the ch with the marker (14) 

Round 2: sl st to the ch2-sp, {ch5, pm in the 3rd ch, dc2} in the ch2-sp, dc3, {dc2} in each of the next 8 sts, dc3, dc1 in the ch2-sp, sl st to the ch with the marker (26) 

Round 3: sl st to the ch2-sp, {ch5, pm in the 3rd ch, dc2} in the ch2-sp, dc6, ch1, {dc1, ch1} in each of the next 14 sts, dc6, dc1 in the ch2-sp, sl st to the ch with the marker (45 counting ch1-sps as sts)

Round 4: sl st to the ch2-sp, {ch5, pm in the 3rd ch, dc2} in the ch2-sp, dc18, {dc2} in each of the next 9 sts/sps, dc18, dc1 in the ch2-sp, sl st to the ch with the marker (58)

Round 5 notes: If making a raindrop omit the instructions in bold

sl st is tighter than regular crochet you may want to go up a hook size for round 5

Round 5: sl st 1 in each of the next two chains, sl st 29, loosely ch6, sl st 5 back down the chain in the back bumps, starting in the next st, sl st 29 (60)

Sew in your ends 

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Fleur

Fleur is a stylish and practical hanging basket, it can be used as an odds and ends organiser, or as shown pop a cute faux succulent pot in it for an on trend decorator piece.

Requirements:

75m of 12 ply yarn or you can double strand an 8ply yarn (sample shown is Moda Vera Egerton Twist)

5mm hook

Darning needle

Stitch marker

Abbreviations: (US terms)

Ch: chain

Sc: single crochet

Hdc: half double crochet

Dc: double crochet

Skp: skip

Anything between *…* is repeated to the end of the round.

Anything between {…} is worked into the same stitch.

Pattern:

Ch4, sl st the first ch to the last ch to create a ring.

Round 1: Working into the ring, sc6, place a marker in the first st. You will remove and replace this marker at the start of each round. (6)

Round 2: {sc2} in each st (12)

Round 3: *sc1, {sc2} in the next st* x6 (18)

Round 4: *sc2, {sc2} in the next st* x6 (24)

Round 5: *sc3, {sc2} in the next st* x6 (30)

Round 6: *sc4, {sc2} in the next st* x6 (36)

Round 7: *sc5, {sc2} in the next st* x6 (42)

Round 8: *sc6, {sc2} in the next st* x6 (48)

Round 9: *sc7, {sc2} in the next st* x6 (54)

Rounds 10-14 sc54 (54)

Rounds 15-16 Hdc4, sc14, hdc4, sc32 (54)

Round 17: Hdc4, dc14, hdc36 (54)

Round 18: dc30, {dc1 and skp1} x 9, dc7 (46)

Round 19: Hdc4, sc6, ch10, skp2, sc6, hdc28 (54 including chains made)

Round 20: Sc10, sc12 around the ch10 , sc34 (56)

Round 21: Sc56

Finish off and weave your ends in with a darning needle.