Enhance Your Desk Handmade Crochet Mandala Mouse Pad

Materials:

• Yarn: Various colors (cotton yarn is recommended for durability)
• Crochet hook: Size appropriate for your yarn
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Non-slip backing material (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)

Base:

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 until the base reaches your desired size for the mouse pad.

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.

Border:

1. With a contrasting color yarn, sl st around the edge of the mouse pad 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 material to the same size as your mouse pad.
2. Sew or glue it to the back of the crochet mouse pad to prevent it from sliding on your desk.

Enjoy creating this vibrant crochet mandala mouse pad and brightening up your workspace with a touch of handmade beauty!