Easy Crochet Mandala Pattern – Fun DIY Home Decor Idea

Completed easy crochet mandala hanging decoration in vibrant colors

Crocheting mandalas is not only relaxing but also a beautiful way to add color and personality to your space. This easy crochet mandala pattern combines simple stitches, cheerful colors, and a neat round shape that looks stunning in gardens, balconies, or even indoor walls. Whether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned maker, you’ll enjoy every stitch of this joyful project!

Close-up of easy crochet mandala showing detailed stitches and colors — Close-up view of crochet mandala design with intricate stitch details

Why You’ll Love This Easy Crochet Mandala Pattern

Quick, beginner-friendly, and relaxing to make

Looking for a relaxing and satisfying crochet project? This easy crochet mandala is just what you need! With simple stitches and vibrant color changes, you can create a stylish piece in under an hour.

Great for decorating your garden, balcony, or indoor spaces

Hang your mandala in your garden, balcony, or even indoors for a pop of handmade beauty. The spiral design and layered texture add movement and warmth wherever you place it.

Materials for Your Easy Crochet Mandala Project

Yarn, crochet hook, and optional embellishments

Yarn: 5-ply, 50% acrylic + 50% cotton, medium weight (Category 3 / DK)
Hook Size: 2.20 mm (US size B/1)
Notions: Scissors, yarn needle, stitch marker, wooden beads (optional), tassel (optional)

Best color combinations for a vibrant mandala

Choose 4–6 colors for a layered mandala. Use contrasting shades or a gradient palette for best visual effect.

Basic Crochet Stitches in This Mandala Pattern

Here are the stitches you’ll use in this pattern:

Chain stitch (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook. Used to create the foundation and gaps.
Single crochet (sc): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops.
Half double crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Double crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops twice.
Slip stitch (sl st): Insert hook, yarn over, pull directly through both the stitch and the loop.

Tip: These stitches are great for beginners. If you’re unsure, pause the video and practice slowly.

Step-by-Step Easy Crochet Mandala Instructions

Starting with a magic ring and double crochets

Begin your mandala by creating a magic ring. This forms the tight center of your design.

Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as a dc), then make 1 dc into the ring. Chain 3, then make two hdc stitches into the ring and pull through all loops. Repeat to form 6 groups with 3 chains in between. Close with a slip stitch. Cut the yarn.

Shaping the mandala with half double and V stitches

Row 2: Join second color into any ch-3 space. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 3, 2 hdc together, pull through all loops. In the next space, make a V-stitch with 2 hdc, pull through, ch 3, 1 ch between groups. Repeat in all ch-spaces. Cut the yarn.

Crochet mandala pattern diagram for beginners

Row 3: Join third color. In each 3-ch space, work 4 hdc and pull through all loops, ch 3 between groups. Repeat around and finish with sl st.

Building texture with layered half double crochets

Row 4: Join fourth color into any chain gap. Ch 3, 4 dc into same space, 1 dc on top of next group. Repeat: 5 dc in ch-space, 1 dc on top. Finish row and fasten off.

Row 5: Join yarn. Make sc in each dc from previous round. Simple single crochets form a clean edge.

Row 6: Create textured ridges. Start with ch 2, dc in next stitch (hold loops), hdc in next, then pull through all loops. Chain 4 and work hdc-dc-hdc group into next 3 stitches and close together. Repeat this puff shell sequence around.

Adding the final rows with single and double crochet stitches

Row 7 (final row): Join new yarn in any ch-space. Work sc, 3 dc, sc in each space. This forms the petal-like edge. Fasten off and weave in ends. Optionally, add a tassel and hanging loop.