Graceful Abundance Mandala

12 Months of Mandalas Collection – August

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For each new morning

with its light,

for rest and shelter

of the night,

for health and food,

for love and friends,

for everything thy

goodness sends.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (50g)

Colour A – 106 Snow White (1 skein)

Colour B – 524 Apricot (1 skein)

Colour C – 281 Tangerine (1 skein)

Colour D – 516 Candy Apple (1 skein)

Colour E – 413 Cherry (1 skein)

Hook size: 3.00 mm

Additional tools: Tapestry needle, 18 stitch markers, Ø 35 cm metal ring

Finished size: Ø 40 cm

Skill level: Advanced

Abbreviations (US terms):

Rnd – round

COL – colour

ch – chain

st – stitch

sl st – slip stitch

lp – loop

sk – skip

sp – space

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jss – join with slip stitch

BLO – back loops only

FLO – front loops only

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

tr – treble crochet

quadtr – quadruple treble crochet

fpsc – front post single crochet

fpdc – front post double crochet

fptr – front post treble crochet

fpdtr – front post double treble crochet

tr2tog – treble crochet 2 together

dtr2tog – double treble crochet 2 together

trtr.fpsc.trtr.3tog – triple treble crochet front post single crochet triple treble crochet 3 together

ps – puff stitch

pc – popcorn

sc dec – single crochet decrease

*. . .* – pattern repeat

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Stitch guide:

quadtr (quadruple treble crochet) – yarn over 5 times, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over,
pull through stitch, yarn over, (pull through 2 loops on hook) 6 times.

fptr (front post treble crochet) – yarn over twice, insert hook around indicated stitch, yarn over,
pull loop through stitch, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

fpdtr (front post double treble crochet) – yarn over 3 times, insert hook around indicated stitch,
yarn over, pull loop through stitch, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) 4 times.

tr2tog (treble crochet 2 together) – yarn over twice, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over,
pull through stitch, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, 2 loops on hook, yarn over
twice, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on
hook) twice, 3 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

dtr2tog (double treble crochet 2 together) – yarn over 3 times, insert hook in indicated stitch,
yarn over, pull through stitch, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, 2 loops on hook,
yarn over 3 times, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, (yarn over, pull through
2 loops on hook) 3 times, 3 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

trtr.fpsc.trtr.3tog (triple treble crochet front post single crochet triple treble crochet 3 together)
– yarn over 4 times, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, (yarn over, pull
through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, 2 loops on hook, insert hook around indicated stitch, yarn over,
pull through stitch, 3 loops on hook, yarn over 4 times, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over,
pull through stitch, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, 4 loops on hook, yarn over,
pull through all 4 loops on hook.

ps (puff stitch) – (yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch) 3 times, yarn
over, pull through all 7 loops on hook, chain 1 to close puff stitch (this chain 1 is not counted in
pattern).

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pc (popcorn) – [yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull loop through, (yarn over, pull
through 2 loops) twice] 5 times, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back through top
of first stitch made, place dropped loop on hook and pull through stitch, chain 1 to close popcorn
(this chain 1 is counted in pattern).

sc dec (single crochet decrease) – insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch, (insert
hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch) twice, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Pattern:

Rnd 1 COL A

In magic ring ch 2 (counts as hdc), 8 hdc in ring. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in
ends. (9 hdc)

1.1 Finished rnd

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Rnd 2 COL B

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In any hdc from rnd 1 make standing hdc, hdc in same st, *2 hdc in next st* around. Cut yarn,
finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (18 hdc)

2.1 Finished rnd

Rnd 3 COL C

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In standing hdc from rnd 2 make standing hdc, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st,
hdc in next st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (27 hdc)

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3.1 Finished rnd

Rnd 4 COL D

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In standing hdc from rnd 3 make standing hdc, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 st, *2 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 2 st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (36 hdc)

4.1 Finished rnd

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Rnd 5 COL E

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In standing hdc from rnd 4 make standing hdc, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 st, *2 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 3 st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (45 hdc)

5.1 Finished rnd

Rnd 6 COL A

Note: Make hdc’s through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Make quadtr’s in BLO.

In standing hdc from rnd 5 make standing hdc, hdc in next 4 st, quadtr in hdc from rnd 1, *hdc
in next 5 st from rnd 5, quadtr in next st from rnd 1* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join
and weave in ends. (45 hdc, 9 quadtr)

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6.1 Finished rnd

Rnd 7 COL A

Note: Make this rnd in FLO.

In any hdc from rnd 1 make standing sc, *sc in next st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join
and weave in ends. (9 sc)

7.1 Finished rnd

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Rnd 8 COL B

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In any quadtr from rnd 6 make standing dc, dc in same st, dc in next 5 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in
next 5 st* around. Jss in 3rd lp of first dc. Do not cut yarn. (63 dc)

8.1 Finished rnd

Rnd 9 COL B

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Begin with ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, dc in next 6 st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 st*
around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (72 dc)

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9.1 Finished rnd

Rnd 10 COL C

Note: Make sc’s through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Make dtr2tog’s in BLO.

In standing st from rnd 9 make standing sc, dtr2tog in quadtr from rnd 6, sc in next 7 st from rnd
9, *sc in next st from rnd 9, dtr2tog in next quadtr from rnd 6, sc in next 7 st from rnd 9* around.
Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (72 sc, 9 dtr2tog)

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10.1 First pattern repeat 10.2 Finished rnd

Rnd 11 COL D

Note: Make sc’s through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Make trtr posts in BLO (same st as dtr2tog from rnd 10).

Make trtr.fpsc.trtr.3tog as following – first post of trtr in quadtr from rnd 6 to right side of

dtr2tog from rnd 10; fpsc around dtr2tog; second post of trtr in same quadtr from rnd 6 to

left side of dtr2tog.

It is easier to make first post of trtr when you insert the hook from top to bottom direction

through the loop.

In standing sc from rnd 10 make standing sc, trtr.fpsc.trtr.3tog in quadtr from rnd 6 and around
dtr2tog from rnd 10, sc in next 7 st from rnd 10, *sc in next st from rnd 10, trtr.fpsc.trtr.3tog in
next quadtr from rnd 6 and around dtr2tog from rnd 10, sc in next 7 st from rnd 10* around.
Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (72 sc, 9 trtr.fpsc.trtr.3tog)

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11.1 Beginning of first post of trtr 11.2 First pattern repeat

11.3 Finished rnd

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Rnd 12 COL E

Note: Make sc’s through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Make quadtr’s in FLO.

It is easier to make quadtr in previous trtr when you insert the hook from top to bottom

direction through the loop.

In standing sc from rnd 11 make standing sc, sc in next 3 st, quadtr in previous trtr from rnd 6,
sc in next 3 st from rnd 11, quadtr in next trtr from rnd 6, sk 1 st from rnd 11, sc in next st, *sc
in next 4 st from rnd 11, quadtr in previous trtr from rnd 6, sc in next 3 st from rnd 11, quadtr
in next trtr from rnd 6, sk 1 st from rnd 11, sc in next st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible
join and weave in ends. (72 sc, 18 quadtr)

12.1 First pattern repeat 12.2 Finished rnd

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Rnd 13 COL A

Note: Make this rnd in FLO.

In any quadtr from rnd 6 make standing sc, sc in next 5 st, *sc in next quadtr, sc in next 5 st*
around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (54 sc)

13.1 Finished rnd

Rnd 14 COL A

Note: Make sc’s through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Make quadtr’s in BLO.

In standing sc from rnd 12 make standing sc, sc in next 5 st, quadtr in next 3rd hdc of 5 hdc
grouping from rnd 6, sk 1 st from rnd 13, sc in next 3 st, *sc in next 6 st from rnd 13, quadtr in
next 3rd hdc of 5 hdc grouping from rnd 6, sk 1 st from rnd 13, sc in next 3 st* around. Cut
yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (81 sc, 9 quadtr)

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14.1 First pattern repeat 14.2 Finished rnd

Rnd 15 COL C

In any 1st sc of 5 sc grouping between quadtr’s from rnd 12 join with sl st, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in
next trtr.fpsc.trtr.3tog from rnd 11, sl st in 5th sc of 5 sc grouping between quadtr’s from rnd 12,
ch 6, *sl st in next 1st sc of 5 sc grouping between quadtr’s from rnd 12, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in
next trtr.fpsc.trtr.3tog from rnd 11, sl st in next 5th sc of 5 sc grouping between quadtr’s from
rnd 12, ch 6* around. Jss in first sl st, cut yarn and weave in ends. (18 sl st, 54 dc, 9 ch 2 sp, 9
ch 6 sp)

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15.1 Beginning of rnd 15.2 First pattern repeat

15.3 Finished rnd

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Rnd 16 COL B

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In any quadtr from rnd 14 make standing sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 st, 3 tr in
next st, dc in next 2 st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, *sc in next 2 st, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 st,
3 tr in next st, dc in next 2 st, hdc in next st, sc in next st* around. Jss in 3rd lp of first sc. Do not
cut yarn. (27 sc, 18 hdc, 36 dc, 27 tr)

16.1 First pattern repeat 16.2 Finished rnd

Rnd 17 COL B

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Begin with ch 1 (does not count as st) sc in same st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 st, tr
in next st, 5 tr in next st, tr in next st, dc in next 2 st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, *sc in next 2 st,
hdc in next st, dc in next 2 st, tr in next st, 5 tr in next st, tr in next st, dc in next 2 st, hdc in next
st, sc in next st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (27 sc, 18 hdc, 36
dc, 63 tr)

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17.1 First pattern repeat 17.2 Finished rnd

Rnd 18 COL D

Note: Make sc’s made in dc’s through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In any ch 2 sp from rnd 15 make standing ps, (ch 1, ps) in same sp, sc in next 3 dc, 9 sc in next
ch 6 sp, sc in next 3 dc, *(ps, ch 1, ps) in next ch 2 sp, sc in next 3 dc, 9 sc in next ch 6 sp, sc in
next 3 dc* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (135 sc, 18 ps, 9 ch 1
sp)

18.1 First pattern repeat 18.2 Finished rnd

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Rnd 19 COL E

Note: Make sc’s and hdc’s through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Skip all ps’s from rnd 18.

In any ch 2 sp from rnd 18 make standing pc, ch 4, sc in next 7 sc, hdc in next st (=middle sc of
9 sc grouping), sc in next 7 sc, ch 4, *pc in next ch 2 sp, ch 4, sc in next 7 sc, hdc in next st, sc in
next 7 sc, ch 4* around. Jss in first pc, cut yarn and weave in ends. (126 sc, 9 hdc, 9 pc, 18 ch
4 sp)

19.1 First pattern repeat 19.2 Finished rnd

Rnd 20 COL C

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In standing sc from rnd 17 make standing sc, sc in next st, hdc in next 6 st, 3 hdc in next st, hdc
in next 6 st, sc in next st, *sc in next 2 st, hdc in next 6 st, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 st, sc in
next st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (27 sc, 135 hdc)

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20.1 First pattern repeat 20.2 Finished rnd

Rnd 21 COL D

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In any 2nd (=middle) hdc of 3 hdc grouping in one st from rnd 20 make standing hdc, 2 hdc in
same st, hdc in next 7 st, sc dec over next 3 st, hdc in next 7 st, *3 hdc in next 2nd hdc of 3 hdc
grouping, hdc in next 7 st, sc dec over next 3 st, hdc in next 7 st* around. Cut yarn, finish with
invisible join and weave in ends. (153 hdc, 9 sc dec)

21.1 Beginning of rnd 21.2 First pattern repeat

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21.3 Finished rnd

Rnd 22 COL E

Note: Make this rnd through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In any sc dec from rnd 21 make standing sc, hdc in next 8 st, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 st,
*sc in next sc dec, hdc in next 8 st, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 st* around. Cut yarn, finish with
invisible join and weave in ends. (9 sc, 171 hdc)

22.1 First pattern repeat 22.2 Finished rnd

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Rnd 23 COL A

Note: Make sc’s through 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

Make tr2tog’s through back lp and 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In any 3rd hdc of 3 hdc grouping in one st from rnd 22 make standing sc, (fpdtr around pc from
rnd 19, sc) in same st, sc in next 8 st, tr2tog in hdc from rnd 19, sk sc from rnd 22, sc in next 10
st, *(sc, fpdtr around next pc from rnd 19, sc) in next 3rd hdc of 3 hdc grouping in one st from
rnd 22, sc in next 8 st, tr2tog in next hdc from rnd 19, sk sc from rnd 22, sc in next 10 st* around.
Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (180 sc, 9 fpdtr, 9 tr2tog)

23.1 Beginning of rnd 23.2 First pattern repeat

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23.3 (sc, fpdtr around pc, sc) close-up 23.4 tr2tog close-up

23.5 Finished rnd

Rnd 24 COL C

Note: Make this rnd through back lp and 3rd lp of a st (3rd lp is behind back lp).

In any fpdtr from rnd 23 make standing dc, 6 dc in same st. Cut yarn, finish with sl st and weave
in ends. Repeat pattern 8 more times correspondingly. (63 dc)

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24.1 Pattern repeat 24.2 Finished rnd

Rnd 25 COL D

Note: Make dc’s between dc’s from rnd 24.

Around any 1st dc from rnd 24 make standing fpdc, ch 1, dc in sp after same dc, ch 1, (dc in sp
after next dc, ch 1) x5, fpdc around last dc. Cut yarn and finish with sl st. Weave in ends after
next rnd. Repeat pattern 8 more times correspondingly. (54 dc, 18 fpdc, 63 ch 1 sp)

25.1 Pattern repeat 25.2 Finished rnd

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Rnd 26 COL E

In any 1st ch 1 sp from rnd 25 make standing pc, ch 2, (pc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2) x6, omitting ch
2 after last pc. Cut yarn, finish with sl st and weave in ends. Repeat pattern 8 more times
correspondingly. (63 pc, 54 ch 2 sp)

26.1 Pattern repeat 26.2 Finished rnd

Rnd 27 COL A

In any 1st ch 2 sp from rnd 26 make standing hdc, 2 hdc in same sp, fpsc around next pc, (3 hdc
in next ch 2 sp, fpsc around next pc) x4, 3 hdc in last ch 2 sp. Cut yarn, finish with sl st and weave
in ends. Repeat pattern 8 more times correspondingly. (162 hdc, 45 fpsc)

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27.1 Pattern repeat 27.2 Finished rnd

Finished size after 27 rounds and blocking should measure approximately 33 cm.

Attaching mandala to metal ring

Attach mandala to metal ring placing stitch markers in all 1st and 5th fpsc’s from rnd 27.

Mandala attached to metal ring

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After any stitch marker that is in 5th fpsc with COL B on the hook place yarn behind metal ring,
insert hook from front to back of metal ring, yarn over, pull yarn to front side, yarn over, pull
through 2 loops on hook (first sc made). Continue with 25 sc on metal ring, remove next stitch
marker, sc in that fpsc, 17 sc on metal ring, remove next st marker, sc in that fpsc, *26 sc on
metal ring, remove next stitch marker, sc in that fpsc, 17 sc on metal ring, remove next st marker,
sc in that fpsc* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (405 sc)

First sc on metal ring Finished attaching

Finished attaching close-up

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Rnd 28 COL C

In any sc on metal ring that is made in 1st fpsc from rnd 27 make standing sc, sc in next 8 st, fpsc
around 3rd fpsc from rnd 27, sk 1 st from metal ring, sc in next 35 st, *sc in next sc on metal
ring that is made in 1st fpsc from rnd 27, sc in next 8 st, fpsc around next 3rd fpsc from rnd 27,
sk 1 st from metal ring, sc in next 35 st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in
ends. (396 sc, 9 fpsc)

28.1 Beginning of rnd 28.2 First pattern repeat

28.3 Fpsc around fpsc from rnd 27 28.4 Finished rnd

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Rnd 29 COL D

In any st from rnd 28 make standing sc, *sc in next st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join
and weave in ends. (405 sc)

29.1 Finished rnd 29.2 Finished rnd close-up

Rnd 30 COL E

In any st from rnd 29 make standing sc, *sc in next st* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join
and weave in ends. (405 sc)

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30.1 Finished rnd 30.2 Finished rnd close-up

Rnd 31 COL A

Around any fpsc from rnd 28 make standing fptr, ch 2, sk 3 st from rnd 30, (sc in next st, ch 2,
sk 2 st) x14, *fptr around next fpsc from rnd 28, ch 2, sk 3 st from rnd 30, (sc in next st, ch 2,
sk 2 st) x14* around. Cut yarn, finish with invisible join and weave in ends. (126 sc, 9 fptr, 135
ch 2 sp)

31.1 Finished rnd 31.2 Finished rnd close-up

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Block the rounds 28 – 31.

Thank you for choosing my pattern, I hope you enjoyed making it!

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If you notice a mistake or have any questions regarding the pattern, feel free to contact me via
e-mail [email protected].

Please note: This pattern is original design by Evelin Karu aka eve_lin_ka. The pattern is for
personal use only. It is not allowed to sell, redistribute, edit or translate the pattern. You may
sell limited amount of finished items made by the pattern but always credit me as the designer.

Thank You

Susan Marcille @countrychicsplace

for your kind help on testing the pattern for me

© 2020 Evelin Karu/eve_lin_ka. All rights reserved.

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