This crochet evil eye mandala is a small but beautiful handmade decor project with that polished, store-bought look. It uses classic evil eye colors, simple crochet stitches, raised texture, beads, and tassels to create a pretty wall hanging you can use in your home, garden, balcony, porch, or patio.
I love this kind of project because it looks detailed, but the actual steps are very manageable when you follow them round by round. The mandala is made with cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, and the finished crochet circle measures about 8 cm / just over 3 inches before adding the hanging details.
You can watch the full step-by-step video tutorial here:
You can also download the printable pattern here: Download the Easy Crochet Evil Eye Mandala PDF Pattern
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Evil Eye Mandala
This little mandala is one of those crochet projects that feels more special than the amount of time it takes. The raised stitches give it texture, the blue and navy colors create the classic evil eye look, and the beads and tassels make the final piece feel finished and decorative.
You can use it as:
- an evil eye wall hanging
- a handmade door ornament
- boho balcony decor
- DIY garden decor
- porch or patio wall art
- a small handmade gift
- a cute crochet piece for craft fairs or home styling
It is also a lovely project if you enjoy small cotton yarn crochet patterns that do not take days to finish.
If you like handmade home decor projects, you may also enjoy this free crochet heart placemat pattern or this easy crochet heart coaster pattern for beginners. They are sweet projects for table decor, gifts, and cozy handmade styling.
About This Easy Crochet Mandala Tutorial
This project is worked in rounds. You will start from the center with a magic ring, then build the mandala shape with chain spaces, cluster stitches, double crochets, half double crochets, and raised point rounds.
The color changes are what give the piece its evil eye style. The sample uses dark navy, blue, white or cream, and a natural beige outer round. You can keep the traditional color palette or choose your own colors to match your home decor.
The final edge is finished with a hidden join, which helps the mandala look clean and professional instead of bulky at the joining point.
Finished Size
The finished crochet mandala is approximately:
8 cm / just over 3 inchesThis measurement is for the crochet mandala only, before adding the beads, tassels, yarn hanger, or other decorative details.
Your final size may change slightly depending on your yarn, hook size, and tension.
Materials You’ll Need
For this crochet evil eye mandala pattern, you will need:
- Cotton yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Beads for decorating
- Tassels or extra yarn for tassels
- Optional hanger, chain, wooden ring, or plastic hanger
For the classic evil eye look, use these colors:
- Dark navy
- Light blue or blue
- White or cream
- Natural beige or earthy-tone yarn for the outer round
Cotton yarn works very well for this project because it helps the stitches stay neat and gives the mandala a clean shape.
Crochet Stitches and Abbreviations
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
st / sts = stitch / stitches
ch-sp = chain space
rep = repeatYou will also use cluster stitches in some rounds. Do not worry if you are new to clusters. They are just unfinished stitches worked together.
Special Stitch Notes
2-hdc Cluster in the Same Space
Yarn over, insert your hook into the space, and pull up a loop. Now insert your hook into the same space again, yarn over, and pull up another loop. To close the cluster, yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
3-hdc Cluster in the Same Space
Work three unfinished half double crochets into the same space. Then yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
4-hdc Cluster in the Same Space
Work four unfinished half double crochets into the same space. Then yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.
Cluster Across Stitches
When the pattern says to work a cluster across the next stitches, place one unfinished hdc into each of the next stitches. Then yarn over and pull through all loops together at the end.
Beginning Cluster Note
In some rounds, the beginning chain works as part of the first cluster or raised point. This means the first cluster of the round may use fewer hdc stitches than the repeated clusters that come after it.
Just follow the beginning instructions for each round exactly, and your mandala will stay balanced.
Before You Start
Keep your chain spaces relaxed and even. This is important because the mandala needs enough room to stay flat as it grows.
If your work curls a little in the early rounds, that is normal. Textured stitches and clusters can make the center curl slightly at first. As you add more rounds, the mandala usually begins to flatten.
If your piece starts to feel too tight, relax your tension. If it looks too wavy or ruffled, your tension may be too loose, or there may be too many stitches for your yarn.
This project is beginner-friendly, but it is best to go slowly and check your shape after each round.
Step-by-Step Crochet Evil Eye Mandala Pattern
Round 1 – Center Round
Start with dark navy yarn.
Make a magic ring.
Ch 2.
Make 1 dc into the magic ring.
Ch 2.
Work a 2-hdc cluster into the magic ring.
Ch 2.
Work another 2-hdc cluster into the magic ring.
Ch 2.
Continue around the magic ring until you have 12 groups total, with ch-2 spaces between each group.
Try to keep your chain spaces even. This will help the center stay round and neat.
After you finish 12 groups, ch 2.
Sl st into the top of the first dc to close the round.
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Round 2 – Blue Cluster Round
Join blue yarn into any ch-2 space from Round 1.
Ch 2.
Into the same ch-sp, work a 2-hdc cluster.
Pull through all loops together.
Ch 2.
In the next ch-sp, work a 3-hdc cluster.
Pull through all loops together.
Ch 2.
Repeat from * around:
* Work a 3-hdc cluster in the next ch-sp, pull through all loops together, ch 2. *You will start to see the evil eye look coming together in this round.
When you reach the end of the round, ch 2.
Sl st into the top of the first cluster to close the round.
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Round 3 – White Raised Cluster Round
Join white or cream yarn into any ch-sp from Round 2.
Ch 3.
Into the same ch-sp, work a 3-hdc cluster.
Pull through all loops on your hook.
This beginning section works like your first 4-hdc cluster.
Ch 3.
Move to the next ch-sp.
In the next ch-sp, work a 4-hdc cluster.
Pull through all loops together.
Ch 3.
Repeat from * around:
* Work a 4-hdc cluster in the next ch-sp, pull through all loops together, ch 3. *This white round gives the mandala a raised, textured look.
When you reach the end, ch 3.
Sl st into the top of the first cluster to close the round.
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
If your piece curls slightly at this stage, do not worry. Gently shape it with your fingers and continue.
Round 4 – Blue Double Crochet Round
Join blue yarn to the top of any cluster from Round 3.
Ch 3.
Into the first ch-sp, make 5 dc.
Continue around the round.
Repeat from * around:
* Make 1 dc on top of each cluster, and 5 dc into each ch-sp. *Keep your tension relaxed here. This round opens up the mandala shape, so try not to pull your stitches too tightly.
At the end of the round, sl st into the top of the first ch to close the round.
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Round 5 – Navy Single Crochet Round
Join navy blue yarn to the top of any dc from Round 4.
Ch 1.
Starting in the same stitch, make 1 sc into each stitch around.
Sl st into the first sc to close the round.
Do not cut the yarn yet. You will continue with the same navy yarn for the next round.
Round 6 – Navy Raised Point Round
Ch 3.
Work a 3-hdc cluster across the next 3 stitches.
Pull through all loops on your hook.
Ch 3.
Work a 4-hdc cluster across the next 4 stitches.
Pull through all loops together.
Ch 3.
Repeat from * around:
* Work a 4-hdc cluster across the next 4 stitches, pull through all loops together, ch 3. *These raised points add beautiful texture around the mandala.
If your work starts to pucker or feels too tight between the raised points, ch 4 instead of ch 3.
When you reach the end of the round, ch 4.
Sl st into the top of the first raised point.
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Round 7 – White Double Crochet Round
Join white or cream yarn to the top of any raised point from Round 6.
Ch 2.
Into each ch-sp from the round below, make 5 dc.
On top of each raised point, make 1 dc.
Repeat from * around:
* Make 5 dc in the next ch-sp, and 1 dc on top of the next raised point. *When you reach the end, sl st into the top of the first ch.
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Round 8 – Navy Half Double Crochet Round
Join navy blue yarn to the top of any dc from the previous round.
Ch 2.
Work 1 hdc into each stitch all the way around.
This dark round gives the crochet mandala a clean, defined outline.
At the end of the round, sl st into the top of the first ch.
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Round 9 – Blue Single Crochet Round
Join blue yarn to the top of any stitch from the round below.
Ch 1.
Now repeat the same idea from Round 5.
Starting in the first stitch, make 1 sc into each stitch around.
When you reach the end, sl st into the first stitch to close the round.
Do not cut the yarn yet. You will continue with the same blue yarn for the next raised point round.
Keep your stitches even here so the next textured round sits nicely.
Round 10 – Blue Raised Point Round
For Round 10, repeat the same steps used in Round 6.
Ch 3.
Work a 3-hdc cluster across the next 3 stitches.
Pull through all loops on your hook.
Ch 3.
Work a 4-hdc cluster across the next 4 stitches.
Pull through all loops together.
Ch 3.
Repeat from * around:
* Work a 4-hdc cluster across the next 4 stitches, pull through all loops together, ch 3. *If your work feels tight or starts to pucker, ch 4 between the raised points instead of ch 3.
When you reach the end, sl st into the top of the first raised point.
Ch 1, cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Round 11 – White Fuller Edge Round
Join white or cream yarn into any ch-sp from the round below.
Ch 2. This beginning chain counts as your first dc in this round.
Into that same ch-sp, make 5 dc.
Together with the beginning ch, you should have 6 dc in this space.
Continue to the end of the round.
Repeat from * around:
* Make 6 dc into the next ch-sp, and 1 dc on top of the next raised point. *This round makes the edge look fuller and helps the mandala keep its round shape.
Check your piece here. It should lay flat and stay round.
If your piece starts to look wavy or ruffled, you can make 5 dc in the ch-spaces instead of 6 dc. Every yarn behaves a little differently, so adjust if you need to.
The goal is a round, flat mandala with no pulling and no ruffling.
When you reach the end, sl st into the top of the first stitch to close the round.
Ch 1 and cut the yarn.
Round 12 – Final Outer Round
For the last round, you can use any color you like. In the sample, a natural beige tone is used because it frames the evil eye colors beautifully.
Join your yarn to the top of any stitch from the round below.
Ch 2.
Continue around the round with 1 hdc in each stitch.
You can also use dc for this round if that works better with your yarn, but the sample is worked with hdc.
This outer round frames the evil eye colors and gives the mandala a more finished look.
When you reach the end, finish the last stitch.
Leave a yarn tail long enough for a hidden join, then cut the yarn.
Make a hidden join into the top of the first stitch.
This gives the edge a clean, professional finish.
The crochet mandala design is now complete.
How to Add Beads and Tassels
Once the mandala is finished, you can decorate it in your own style.
You can add:
- one tassel at the bottom
- three tassels for a balanced look
- wooden beads
- blue evil eye-style beads
- cream, navy, or light blue tassels
- a simple yarn hanger
- a chain or decorative hanging loop
For a polished boho wall hanging look, try to keep the tassels symmetrical. You can place one tassel in the center and one on each side, then add beads above them to give the piece more movement.
The sample uses light blue, navy, cream, and natural tones so the decoration matches the crochet mandala.
How to Use This Evil Eye Wall Hanging
This crochet evil eye mandala is small, but it can still make a lovely accent piece. You can hang it in a window, on a wall, near a door, on a balcony, or in a cozy craft corner.
It also works nicely as outdoor crochet decor for a covered porch, balcony, patio, or garden wall. If you plan to use it outdoors, keep it in a protected area so the yarn and beads stay clean and dry.
This project also makes a sweet handmade gift. The evil eye design has a meaningful look, and the finished piece feels thoughtful without being too large or complicated.
If you enjoy giftable crochet projects, you may also like this rose bouquet blanket crochet project. It has a very different style, but it is another beautiful idea for someone who loves handmade crochet pieces.
Troubleshooting Tips for a Better Shape
Why is my crochet mandala curling?
A little curling is normal in the early rounds, especially with raised stitches and clusters. Keep going for a few more rounds and gently shape the piece with your fingers.
If it still feels too tight, relax your tension or use one extra chain between the raised points where the pattern gives that option.
Why is my mandala wavy?
If the edge looks wavy or ruffled, your tension may be too loose, or the round may have too many stitches for your yarn.
You can try using a slightly smaller hook. In Round 11, you can also make 5 dc in each ch-sp instead of 6 dc if needed.
How do I get a cleaner final edge?
Use a hidden join at the end of the final round. It creates a smoother finish than a regular slip stitch join and helps the outer edge look more professional.
What if my raised points feel too tight?
Use ch 4 instead of ch 3 between the raised points. This gives the round a little more space and helps the mandala lay flatter.
Color Tips for a Classic Evil Eye Look
For the traditional evil eye style, try to keep the color contrast clear.
Use:
- dark navy for depth
- light blue for brightness
- white or cream for contrast
- natural beige for the outer frame
These colors give the mandala that classic Nazar Boncuğu-inspired look, while the beige edge keeps everything soft and balanced.
You can also make a softer version with pastel blue, ivory, and tan, or a brighter version with turquoise and deep navy.
Watch the Full Video Tutorial
If you prefer to see every step as it is made, watch the full video tutorial here:
Watch the Easy Crochet Evil Eye Mandala Tutorial on YouTube
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Download the Printable PDF Pattern
You can download the printable version of this pattern here:
Download the Easy Crochet Evil Eye Mandala Pattern PDF
This is helpful if you like to keep the written pattern open while watching the video tutorial.
More Crochet Ideas
If you enjoy small crochet decor projects, here are a few more patterns you may like:
- Easy Crochet Heart Coaster Pattern for Beginners
- Free Crochet Heart Placemat Pattern
- Rose Bouquet Turns Into a Blanket – Easy Crochet DIY
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet evil eye mandala beginner-friendly?
Yes, this crochet evil eye mandala is beginner-friendly if you already know the basic crochet stitches, such as chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. The pattern also includes color changes and cluster stitches, so take your time and follow each round slowly.
What materials do I need for this crochet mandala?
You will need cotton yarn, a 2.5 mm crochet hook, a yarn needle, and scissors. For the classic evil eye look, use dark navy, light blue, white or cream, and a natural beige color. You can also add beads, tassels, or a hanger for decoration.
How big is the finished crochet evil eye mandala?
The finished crochet mandala is about 8 cm / just over 3 inches before adding the beads, tassels, or hanging details. Your final size may be slightly different depending on your yarn, hook size, and tension.
Why is my crochet mandala curling?
A little curling in the early rounds is normal, especially when working textured stitches and clusters. As you add more rounds, the mandala usually starts to flatten. If it still feels too tight, try relaxing your tension or adding one extra chain between the raised points where needed.
Why does my mandala look wavy or ruffled?
If your mandala looks wavy, your tension may be too loose, or there may be too many stitches for your yarn. You can try using a slightly smaller hook. In the fuller edge round, you can also make 5 double crochets in each chain space instead of 6 if needed.
How do I make the edge look clean and professional?
For a clean, polished edge, finish the last round with a hidden join, also called an invisible join. This helps the final round look smooth and seamless, without a bulky slip stitch join showing on the edge.
Where can I use this crochet evil eye mandala?
You can use this crochet evil eye mandala as a wall hanging, door hanging, balcony decor, porch decor, patio decor, or garden decor. It also makes a beautiful handmade decor piece for boho-style spaces.
Can I customize the colors, beads, and tassels?
Yes, you can customize this mandala with any colors you like. For the classic evil eye style, dark navy, light blue, white or cream, and beige work beautifully together. You can also add wooden beads, blue beads, tassels, or a simple yarn hanger to match your own style.
