Enhance Home Handmade Beautiful Crochet Mandala Rug

Materials:

• Yarn: Various colors (bulky or super bulky yarn is recommended for durability and thickness)
• Crochet hook: Size appropriate for your yarn
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Non-slip rug pad (optional)

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic ring
• Ch: Chain
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• Sc: Single crochet
• Dc: Double crochet
• Hdc: Half double crochet
• Tr: Treble crochet
• Inc: Increase (2 stitches in the next stitch)
• Dec: Decrease (crochet two stitches together)

Center Mandala:

1. With the main color yarn, create a MR.
2. R1: 12 dc in MR, join with sl st to the first dc (12)
3. R2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st to the first dc (24)
4. R3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st around, join with sl st to the first dc (36)
5. R4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts around, join with sl st to the first dc (48)
6. Continue increasing in this pattern, changing colors as desired, until the mandala reaches your desired size for the center of the rug.

Outer Mandala Pattern:

1. Change to a contrasting color yarn.
2. R1: Ch 3, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st, sl st in next st around, join with sl st to the first dc.
3. R2: Change color, sc in center dc of 5-dc group, ch 3, sc in next center dc around, join with sl st to the first sc.
4. R3: Change color, hdc in each sc, 3 dc in ch-3 space around, join with sl st to the first hdc.
5. Continue adding rounds with different stitches (dc, tr, hdc) and colors, following the mandala pattern until you are satisfied with the design and the rug reaches your desired size.

Border:

1. With a contrasting color yarn, sl st around the edge of the rug to create a finished look.
2. Alternatively, use a crab stitch (reverse single crochet) for a decorative edge.

Non-slip Backing (Optional):

1. Cut a piece of non-slip rug pad to the same size as your crochet rug.
2. Sew or glue it to the back of the rug to prevent it from sliding on the floor.

Enjoy creating this beautiful crochet mandala rug and adding a touch of handmade elegance to your home!

Enhance Home Handmade Beautiful Crochet Mandala Rug