You can see the hoop he cut for me and the finished mandala before I attached it in the picture below. It measures about 18" across.
I added two rounds of treble crochet to the outside edge of the mandala, one in the front loop and one in the back loop of the stitches. I then placed the hoop between these two and closed the rounds with a round of double crochet.
Ta dah! Here it is in it's full glory!
Don't you just love the colours? I can't get enough of them.
If you would like to have a go at this yourself you will find the pattern over at Zooty Owl's Blog.
I thought I may have a go at making a smaller one using a tiny hook and crochet thread, anyone got any ideas on what I could use for a hoop?
I thought I may have a go at making a smaller one using a tiny hook and crochet thread, anyone got any ideas on what I could use for a hoop?
Have fun!
It's stunning. I love the colours, too x
ReplyDeleteWhat lush colours. Just right to brighten the day and make you smile.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours! You can buy just the inner rings of embroidery hoops http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elbesee-Wooden-Embroidery-Inner-Rings/dp/B00IHNQWBI
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth, so glad you told me about these, absolutely perfect :)
DeleteGosh that is beautiful. I think if I ever do start to crochet it will be a long time before I could attempt anything that ambitious.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking lovely and colorful:)
ReplyDeleteOooooohhh, how fabulous. Such gorgeous colours and the close-up pic is great. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteWow, its stunning, so perfect for this grey and dreary weather.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely gorgeous - I love the colours! It's the perfect thing to brighten up a winter's day :)
ReplyDeletewow wow wow! so beautiful. Really love your choice of colours too! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and such lovely colours too. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks absolutely amazing Mum! The colours are so vibrant! Where are you going to hang it? x
ReplyDeleteStunning, what a talented pair you are! xx
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