Lotus Throw Pattern

/ reginaalexisweiss

An unusually warm spell in the past week has nudged my thoughts toward all things lacy and airy in anticipation of sunnier skies – although my native Midwest instincts recognize this mild front for the cruel annual joke that it is. Still, the promise of thaw is hovering nearer and I am hurrying my bulky winter projects to completion so I can start working on pieces that remind me of long days and strolls in nature. You know, instead of things you’d wear while, say, being eaten by a yeti.

AND SO more to the point, enjoy this free crochet pattern that I designed in Spring/Summer 2014. The specs for this piece are very loose – it’s intermediate level, designed as an elegant way to use up lonely skeins in your stash. Color changes are variable and there’s tons of room for adaptation: As a worsted weight piece it makes a pretty throw, add arm holes and work in sport weight to make a circular vest, or use heavier cordage to create a doily rug.

UPDATE: This project did go on to become a circular vest and a lacey duster jacket – two separate patterns, both patterns are available for free on my blog if you follow the links 🙂

UPDATE AGAIN: The Lotus Mandala Throw free pattern has been moved to this post here. I corrected, updated and expanded it! 🙂

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  6. Good afternoon. I’m Brazilian and I loved her work and would like to do it for me and my nieces. I copied and translated using Google translator (sorry if it’s unclear). I have doubts what it means – 2 hdc 1dc 1tr 1dc 2hdc. Here we use the terms correntinha – corr, high – pa. I really want to make these models and as soon as I do I’ll send you the pictures. Kisses in your heart. May the Lord brighten your brilliant intelligence more and more to continue creating beautiful things.
    Boa tarde. Sou brasileira e amei seus trabalhos e gostaria de fazer para mim e minhas sobrinhas. Copiei e traduzi usando o Google tradutor (desculpa se não está claro). Tenho dúvidas em que significa – 2 hdc 1dc 1tr 1dc 2hdc. Aqui usamos os termos correntinha – corr, ponto alto- pa. Desejo muito fazer esses modelos e assim que fizer te mandarei as fotos. Beijos no seu coração. Que o Senhor ilumine cada vez mais sua brilhante inteligência para continuar criando lindas coisas.

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    • Hi there! I am so glad you like the design – I am not sure how the instructions translate, but the central mandala design in this is the same as the one for the circular vest in this post:
      https://moralefiber.wordpress.com/2016/06/05/lotus-mandala-circular-vest/

      There are much better pictures in that post which might be helpful to you as a reference.
      Here are the number of times you wrap your yarn around the hook (yarn over or “YO”) for these US terms:
      hdc (half-double crochet): YO once
      dc (double crochet): YO once
      tr (treble crochet): YO twice

      Hope that helps! 🙂

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  8. Absolutely love love love this pattern. Making number four. Two, so far are going to a mental health support unit where they practice meditation and have support classes. My daughter, Molly Storm, pointed me in your direction. Wonderful crafting xxx

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  9. I love this pattern but am having trouble at round 33 with it starting to curl like there aren’t enough stitches in the round. HELP!

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    • Hi Willetta! If your gauge is different than mine was, that may be what is causing the issue. I would either add more chain stitches, or possibly size up your hook for this round in order to create more length 🙂

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