GENERAL INFO: MANDALA TILES motifs pattern duo: octagon and square – will create a delicate and eye-catching any size blanket, afghan, throw, baby cocoon, cushion cover, shawl, wall décor, table runner, Christmas tree skirt… anything you may imagine!

The pattern will look gorgeous if you use two or more solid colors yarn, but you can use one solid color or combine a solid color with ombre or gradient yarn.

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LEVEL: Intermediate.
TERMONOLOGY: US.

THE PATTERN INCLUDES:
• detailed descriptions,
• video tutorial for each round,
• pictures of more complicated rounds and the final result.

STITCHES:
back post slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, back post half double crochet, double crochet, back post double crochet, extended double crochet, extended back post double crochet, extended front post double crochet, treble, front post treble.

COLORS, COLOR CHANGING:
The pattern is written as you would use two colors: the main color – color A, additional color – color B. Use one main color for all the motifs, so the pattern shows better and last rounds of all motifs will be in the same color.
Rounds with color B can be done in one, two or more different colors of your choice.

YARN, HOOK & APPROXIMATE SIZE:
Mandala Tiles pattern sample (white/pink) was created using the following yarn

Yarn YarnArt/Baby. Colors: 501 (white), 635 (purple)
Yarn weight #2 (fine/sport)
Fiber content 100 % premium acrylic
Hook size Clover Amour 4,5 mm
Sample size and shape of one motif
Octagon: 8”6 (22 cm) from side to side
Square: 3”9 (10 cm) from side to side
Amount of yarn used for one motif Octagon
White: 39 yds (36 m), 12 g (0.42 oz)
Purple: 43 yds (39 m), 13 g (0.46 oz)
Square
White: 16 yds (15 m), 5 g (0.2 oz)
Purple: 8 yds (7.5 m), 2.5 g (0.1 oz)

For a stroller blanket (9 octagons, 12 squares) you will need about 1100 yards of yarn.

You can use any yarn & appropriate hook size that suits your project.

Happy crocheting!