Stash-Busting Crochet Cotton: Mandala Crazy

Here's what I've been up to...

Mandala Crazy!!

The two on the right and the cute red/yellow flower dishcloth were already done.  I just added three more to my wall.

The one above is just a regular crochet Granny Mandala. This is from the pattern by Crochet with Raymond. 

Below is my Easter African Flower Mandala front and back.  This pattern is also from Crochet with Raymond.

and one more front and back...

I really enjoy making these and giving them as gifts. They make wonderful potholders or hot pads and cute kitchen decor. I have to warn you... they are very addicting! They work up so fast. I make the front one night in front of the TV and the next night I do the back, and sometimes I work on the back and joining them together in the mornings before work, if I have time.  I am going to make one more African Flower Mandala for the 2013 Ravelry Potholder Swap.  I better hurry, the deadline is April 1st!

Before the Overlayed Crochet Mandala CAL and all the above Mandala's made this week....

to after...

Can you tell the difference? Seriously?? I feel like I've barely made a dent into my cotton stash. I do have to make the back for the Overlayed Mandala because I am going to make it into a pillow. More on that later...I'll be bored with this pretty soon and then I'll have to move on to more fun with 2013 stash-busting challenge!

Happy Crocheting!

A Couple of Mandalas

I just love making these African Flower Mandalas. Probably because "anything goes" with the colors.

In the winter months I like to whip up a couple of quick and colorful projects just so I can say I finished something! Usually this time of year I am working on afghans, etc. Of course this year I will be making my first cardigan sweater. Anyway...here they are for your colorful enjoyment!

Of course the top three are the mandalas. They are so big and double sided and that makes them my go-to potholders/hot pads.  Someday I will have my kitchen wall full of colorful potholders! Oh, here is the link to the pattern, it is from Crochet with Raymond on Ravelry.

2011 Crochet Mosaic

2011 Crochet Mosaic, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

I've been busy!!

1. Granny Bag5, 2. African Flower Soccer Ball, 3. Blossom Dishcloth, 4. Green Blossom Dishcloth2, 5. Liselotte's Crocheted Pin Cushion, 6. Japanese Flower3, 7. Japanese Flower2, 8. Japanese Flower, 9. New Pillows4, 10. New Pillows Front Close1, 11. New Pillow Close, 12. African Fower Potholder 6, 13. African Fower Potholder 4, 14. Wisteria in cotton2, 15. Rose Hotpad, 16. Pastel Delight, 17. Grannys1, 18. Japaneseflower8, 19. Japaneseflower6, 20. Japaneseflower3, 21. Japaneseflower1, 22. Japanese Flower9, 23. Japanese Flower2, 24. Japanese Flower1, 25. AFHEx, 26. Granny Stripes1, 27. Four Patch Granny, 28. Queen Anne's Lace, 29. Wisteria, 30. Traditional Granny Square, 31. Traditional Granny Square, 32. Japanese Flower, 33. PillowBack, 34. Pillow1, 35. Motif#2, 36. African Flower Hex

Crochet African Fower Potholder

African Fower Potholder 4, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

Pattern from Crochet with Raymond

AfricanFlowerClose

AfricanFlowerClose, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

African Flower Hexagons for a Soccer Ball, (I hope)!

Pattern on my Ravelry!

AfricanFlowers1

AfricanFlowers1, originally uploaded by EMCphotos.

African Flower Hexagons for a Soccer Ball, (I hope)!

Pattern on my Ravelry!

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