Anne and I have not had such a good week - we have both been hit really hard by the fatigue monster. Stupid monster. When Anne comes to visit me in December we are going to crochet ourselves a Fatigue Monster so we can stick pins in it and hit it with a hammer!!!
To cheer ourselves up we are having a little giveaway on Instagram, to celebrate reaching 500 followers! If you are on Instagram and haven't found us yet, we are @crochetbetweenworlds :) Go find us and enter the giveaway!!
You might remember that last week, on a rainy and cold day here in Sydney, I posted about my crochet wishlist. This week I really needed some bright colour and quick satisfaction, so I decided to have a go at CAROcreated's Crochet Overlay Mandala No.1. Here are lots of photos of it, because I love it so much :D
Even the back is pretty!
Have you made mandalas before?
What are your favourite mandala patterns?
Beautiful, do share at my blog link up 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks Monica! I have :) Thank you for hosting the linkup!!
DeleteI haven't made mandalas yet, though I've always wanted to try... this is really beautiful! Hope you both gals get to feel better soon! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Valentina! xx
DeleteThis one is definitely on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteIt's really not that hard! I am so glad I made Sophie's Universe first though, I knew what all the stitches were :P
DeleteThat is so lovely. Not something I have attempted yet, maybe another for the one day list! Sharon x
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely worth it - it took me about 5 hours all up, including weaving in ends and blocking. The pattern is really well written with words and graphs and pictures :) I'm so happy with the outcome! xx
DeleteI hope you'll feel better soon .... your mandala is stunning ! I love it so colorful ! I haven't crochet mandala .... not yet !!!! Take care ....
ReplyDeleteThank you Geraldine!
DeleteI still haven't crocheted a mandala. This one is beautiful so I might have to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteGo for it! Or if you'd like to start with a free pattern, Zooty Owl has some gorgeous ones :)
DeleteI love mandalas and have plans for a summery one - yet to be started! Yours is fabulous!!! Congratulations on so many followers, all down to your fabulous crochet and your personalities!! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy!! I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of your summery mandala :)
DeleteThis is fantastic, gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHappy day.:*
Thank you Ljubinka! :)
DeleteI haven't crocheted mandalas, but I have a coloring book with mandala patterns. It's a fun book.
ReplyDeleteYour colors are very happy and sure to chase away the fatigue.
Oh nice! I have to crochet my mandalas because I can't keep within the lines when colouring in! :'D
Deletethat mandala looks wonderful, all those happy colors! I've never made a mandala but always wanted to make one!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Austria
Emma
Thank you Emma!! You should definitely try this one, it's lots of fun :)
DeleteThis mandala is really beautiful. I do love to crochet mandalas, as well. They always seem to liften up my spirits. The fatigue monster also hit me, if you find out how to get rid of it, please tell me! Take care, Viola
ReplyDeleteThank you Viola :) Maybe we can write a pattern for the fatigue monster and you can make one and punch it too? I know it doesn't help, but it might make us feel better :P
DeleteMy fingers are itching to it, so very lovely and colorful. Hope you are feeling more perky!
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Go for it Amalia! It's such a lovely pattern :)
DeleteSorry to learn that you have been fighting the fatigue monster - I took some time out for a short time for the same reason! I hate it when fatigue gets in the way of even crocheting - I hope you are both recovering well and that the colourful mandalas enrich your spirit. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Jodie xx
DeleteThank you for sharing at my link party.
ReplyDeleteI invite you to join us again this week.
Thanks Monica!
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