Saturday, June 29, 2013

Mandala

Last night was dark and rainy so what better to do than drink some Smirnoff ice and crochet a mandala!


 The pattern is from issue 4 of Simply Crochet Magazine (my favorite mag by the way). 


     It looked so cute and  I was craving something simple, fast, and all for me. Originally I was going to be daring and make the petals in bright yellow, but I chickened out and used my favorite light blue. For those who are wondering the yarn is just leftover worsted weight acrylic.


Hope you are all having a great weekend!

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21 comments:

  1. doodlebugmomJune 29, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    very pretty!

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  2. Vintage Sheet AddictJune 29, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I've seen it, one day I WILL make it! Well done its fabulous! :) x

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  3. AnonymousJune 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I have been thinking a lot about Mandaas of late. I am wondering if they all stem from the mandalas used for assisting meditation. I wonder if you know or maybe hook them with that idea in mind. Yours is very beautiful.
    Kindest regards linda

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  4. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    I love your mandala! Crocheting them constitutes a "moving meditation", I wish I could make one a week! Chrissie x

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  5. AnonymousJune 29, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Pretty! ♥

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  6. Shortbread and GingerJune 30, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Love the pretty colours you have used.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  7. Ladybird DiariesJune 30, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    This is really lovely.
    M x

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  8. UnknownJune 30, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Never in my life have I tasted Smirnoff ice. I can't even imagine what it looks like. Sounds adventurous though!

    Your mandala looks cute, first new piece for your new house?

    Perhaps you can make a quilt as well. In that case you can have a look a my give away: two packages of fabrics:
    http://homeiswherethedachshundis.blogspot.be/2013/06/giveaway-nummer-4.html

    (celebrating the 6 month's birthday of my blog)

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  9. Gehaakt met LiefdeJune 30, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Very beautiful!

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  10. JenJune 30, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Your mandala is lovely- the pastel colours you've chosen are do pretty. I love Simply Crochet too, but find it so hard to get hold of- hardly anywhere seems to stock it.

    Jen

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  11. sweetpea familyJune 30, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    It's adorable and I love the colours x

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  12. moleymakesJune 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    You chose a lovely pastel combination for your Mandala. I like me some Smirnoff Ice,too. I'm also quite partial to Bacardi Breezers. What the heck! I just like alcohol ..lol.

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  13. MeredithJune 30, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Lovely mandala.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  14. cristinaJuly 1, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Lovely!

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  15. UnknownJuly 5, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Lovely!! Love the Smirnoff ice idea ;) Have tried to see about ordering the Simply Crochet issue #4 to Canada but it is unbelievably expensive for shipping. I was hoping to make this wonderful mandala for my daugther's room. I will search around online for a similar pattern. Have a great weekend!

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  16. UnknownJuly 5, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Hi,
    I found the designer that created the pattern for issue 4. Her blog is called A Creative Being found at this link http://acreativebeing.com/

    Heather

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  17. MargrietJuly 7, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    So pretty, I love the colors!
    xx

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  18. PigtailsJuly 12, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I love Smirnoff Ice, it is soooo refreshing! Hmmm you are giving me an idea. Your mandala is very pretty, I just finished one as well, such a calming thing to hook!

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  19. Tita CarréJuly 19, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    Hi , I love your blog always has nice things here, hugs ...

    http://www.titacarre.com
    http://vitrine.elo7.com.br/titacarre

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  20. Crafty in the MedAugust 6, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Beautiful pastels! I am actually trying my hand at making a mandala for the very first time so I do hope it will turn out as nice as yours.

    Meanwhile

    my giveaway is now open!


    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  21. moonstruckcreationsAugust 17, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Lovely! Simply Crochet is my fave mag as well at the moment.

    Helenxx

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