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Another Blooming Mandala Rug…

Crochet Mandala Rug

I have made another Mandala Rug…this time using John P Kelly’s gorgeous Mandala in Bloom pattern.

You might remember the Mandala Rug I shared a while ago, which I made using John’s free Mandala 21 pattern.

Mandala 21 Crochet Rug

I loved it so much that I practically begged John to let me test Mandala in Bloom for him.  Okay…I didn’t have to beg, but I totally would have!

So here, for your viewing pleasure, is the rug I made using the Mandala in Bloom pattern.  Please note that this rug does NOT do the pattern justice.  Head over to John’s blog, He is Hooked, to see some of the gorgeous colour-pathways the other testers used.

Crochet Mandala Rug

I used 8 strands of yarn (various types and thicknesses…some of them from frogged garments – more about that in a second) and a 8 mm crochet hook.

Crochet Mandala Rug

The boys had one or two hand-made (gifted) items that I loved so much, and that held such sentimental value, that I didn’t want to give them away when they became too small.  We have no family (with little ones) in England, so we would probably have ended up giving them to a charity shop.  The thought of a stranger buying them from there and not treasuring the love that went into them was just too much for me.  So I frogged them (I KNOW!) so that I can re-use the yarn.  Not because I am frugal, but because I am a sentimental sop and I just love remembering the boys in the cardigans every time I step on this rug.

Crochet Mandala Rug

If I say this mandala rug took me 20 hours to make, I am not exaggerating.  You have to keep in mind, though, that making front-post stitches and back post stitches all over the place with a large hook and 8 strands of yarn will never be as easy as doing it with a 4 mm hook and a single strand of double knit!

I think that it was worth every hour, though.  Just look at the gorgeous detail in the design.  And this rug has got some serious texture!  It almost bounces when you walk on it.

Crochet Mandala Rug

My best memory of making this rug was sitting outside under our pear tree with Christiaan and Xander, crocheting my little heart out while Xander chatted and splashed me with water from his water bottle.

Where were numbers 1 and 2?  Inside playing PlayStation, of course!

Just look at that face!

Mandala in Bloom Crochet Rug

Mandala in Bloom has 24 rounds in total.  I added 4 more dc rounds to get the edge to lie flat, ending up with 228 st’s in the last round.  One final round of crab stitch (reverse single crochet) and VOILA!

Crochet Mandala Rug

I have one almighty big callus right at the base of my right pinkie finger from making this Mandala Rug.  And every time I look at it, it reminds me of my beautiful rug and a good friend made.

Thank you for letting me test this gorgeous pattern for you, John!  And thank you for making me laugh (A LOT!)

If you would like to make Mandala in Bloom (or even try your hand at making a Mandala Rug), you can buy the pattern for Mandala in Bloom here on Ravelry.  Or you could always try your hand at Mandala 21 first :)

Crochet Mandala Rug

More Crochet Rugs

  • Rainbow Rug
  • How to Crochet a Round Rug
  • Mandala 21 Rug

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Happy Hooking!

Dedri

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29 Comments July 4, 2014

Comments

  1. Schulz, Elin says

    December 14, 2019 at 4:31 am

    Hi Dedri,
    I’ve been looking for a crochet rug pattern and when I came across Mandala in Bloom I fell in love. Unfortunately I can’t figure out if I can still purchase it as it has been removed from the Ravelry site. Could you possibly help me with this? I would be happy to buy it. Yours looks absolutely stunning!
    Thank you,
    Elin

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      December 29, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      I would try and contact the mandala’s original pattern creator, John Bloom. He can be found on Ravelry.

      BW Jenny :)

  2. cathy says

    April 18, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    The rug is gorgeous! Anychance you can post that second pattern for that rug? Would love an opportunity to make it!

    Thank you :)

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      April 21, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Cathy. It is on my very long to-do list :)

  3. rosy fowler says

    April 16, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    Have you published the Mandala in Bloom yet? if so, where can I find it to purchase it?

    Rosy

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      April 21, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Rosy. It is on my to-do list :)

  4. Kiana says

    November 11, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    Hi
    It’s gorgeous! When will the pattern be available again please?

    PS. I voted for you in British Craft Awards! 2018 as best site I go to for patterns &
    ideas ☺️

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      November 28, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Thank you Kiana! It’s on my list of to-do’s, which I am slowly ploughing my way through x

  5. Berney says

    April 13, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Hi Dedri

    What a pity that John’s blog has been removed! Love all your work.

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      April 17, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Indeed. But he has given me permission to share both his patterns and I am slowly making my way around to posting the second one.

  6. Bev says

    November 16, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    I love your site, your blogs and all your designs Dedri, you inspired me to learn to crochet and I started learning by making a Sophie’s Universe – she’s gorgeous. I am so grateful to you, it has opened up a whole new world for me :) I can’t wait for your instructions on how to make this (John’s Mandala in Bloom) rug as I would like to crochet it for my other half. Big, Big Thank You <3

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      November 20, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      Bev, I’m overjoyed to hear that! I’ve worked myself into a little deadline-corner, but as soon as I get out of it, I will do this photo tutorial. x

  7. Trisha says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:55 am

    Dedri, John’s website is not longer functioning and he doesn’t have for purchase through ravelry (only through his site). Do you happen to know if he has it listed anywhere else to purchase?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      August 24, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Trisha. John has given me permission to publish his patterns on my site. I have just done Mandala 21 as an Instagram make-along, and will post it on my site soon. Mandala in Bloom will follow.

    • Trisha says

      August 26, 2017 at 6:05 pm

      That’s so exciting! I can’t wait.

  8. Debra says

    October 13, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    Dedri,
    I love seeing all of your beautiful work. I’ve been wanting get to make a rug in crochet & this pattern is wonderful. Of course I need to see all your other wonderful designs before I decide. But thank you so much for inspiring me to challenge myself. You’re the best!

    Debra

    Reply
  9. Tisa Lopez says

    March 18, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    Love your work. Will be looking for patterns, especially the one you posted yesterday. Thank you so very much for sharing your work.

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      March 19, 2016 at 8:45 am

      Isn’t this rug gorgeous, Tisa? :)

  10. Rebecca says

    November 24, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Love this rug! Could you tell me the size for it and the original mandala?

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      November 25, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Rebecca. My rug is about 80 cm in diameter. I am not sure what the size of the original is. Maybe John will be able to answer that for you?

  11. Rhondda Mol says

    July 7, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Dedri, You did a fantastic job with this beautiful rug! I truly LOVE it!! You have such lovely crochet projects :)
    Xander is SO cute!!

    Hugs!
    Rhondda

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      July 10, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you, Rhondda. I must admit that the rugs are some of my favourite creations. I’ve made so many now that I don’t have lots of stash yarn left…a good thing AND a bad thing, because now I can’t make many more rugs :(

  12. Jo Schreibeis says

    July 5, 2014 at 7:37 am

    Dedri…you are so inspiring and encouraging. I love your rugs and color combos and would love to give these a try. But for now it must wait. So I will just oooohhh and aawwwww over yours! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous work!

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      July 10, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Thank you, Jo x

  13. Carrie says

    July 5, 2014 at 4:53 am

    P.S. Xander is so adorable!!! Makes me miss my nephews

    Reply
  14. Carrie says

    July 5, 2014 at 4:49 am

    You are so talented, Dedri! It’s beautiful :) My mind is on fireworks right now (it’s Independence Day here in the US), so no surprise that it reminds me of one ;)

    Sounds like you had two perfect boys with you while you crocheted. To more and it would be complete :) lol

    Reply
  15. Betty says

    July 4, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    I love this pattern and would love to purchase it. But I live in the U.S. and the pattern is not sold in U.S. dollars. Please help.
    Thank you,
    Betty

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      July 10, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Betty, Ravelry takes your currency and turns it into the seller’s currency, so you should have no problems purchasing through Ravelry.

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