02129cam a2200337 i 4500 299551095 TxAuBib 20170724120000.0 160818s2016||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2016001955 9781250083050 1250083052 (OCoLC)935784525 TxAuBib rda Linssen, Haafner,. Mandalas to crochet : 30 great patterns / Haafner Linssen. First U.S. Edition. New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2016. 128 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Welcome to my world -- Before you begin -- Mandala selector -- Mandala patterns -- Basic -- Classic -- Flowers -- Something special -- Borders -- Projects. Crocheted mandalas are having a moment! And it's no wonder the lovely mandala is in vogue: one evening is often enough to begin and finish something eye-catching. Many crocheters make mandalas as a meditative activity, while others love them simply for the wonderful opportunities they offer for mixing colors and stitch textures. A new take on traditional shapes, like granny squares or hexagons, these attractive crocheted circles are causing a real buzz in the crochet community. Included are complete written and charted directions for a variety of types of circular designs, plus a range of creative techniques and ideas to make yours stand out from the crowd. With full patterns and inspiring photos, a review of crochet techniques, a discussion of materials, colors, finishing techniques, and lots of project ideas including bags, shawls, blankets, and pillows, this book guarantees many hours of happy mandala-making. 20170724. Crocheting Patterns. Mandala in art. Dress accessories. House furnishings. http://www.netread.com/jcusers2/bk1388/050/9781250083050/image/lgcover.9781250083050.jpg