Day 6 progress photo of the multi-colored crochet mandala showing an outer band of rich tawny orange stitches.

Pink and teal plastic hula hoop being prepped for a crochet mandala project, propped up on four bricks on a drop cloth with a can of gold metallic spray paint in the center and text overlay that reads "Prepping the Hula Hoop for my Mandala."

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Day 6 Hula Hoop Crocheted Mandala

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Day 6 progress is complete! 🧡✨

I'm falling more in love with each new row. On day 6, I love the way the ecru rows help the hexagon pop. All future pictures will have to be taken on a different surface as this is the last pic that will fit on my layflat board. The fact that it is getting so big prompted me to get the hula hoop ready. We ventured to our local big box store and I found a 36" hula hoop on clearance (under $5). After exploring the idea of wrapping in tape or yarn to cover the pink and purple, I opted to pick up some gold metallic paint and spray paint it. I love the way it turned out!

Patterns & Tutorials

Pattern as writtenCrystals and Crochet Sacred Space CALby Helen ShrimptonCompleted project went to row 42

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Materials I Used

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YarnLion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn100% cotton, great stitch definition and vivid colors!

Crochet Essentials2 Pieces Knitting Counters, Knitting Needle Marking Tool, Plastic Knitting Stitch CounterI have tried these mechanical row/stitch counters and I really prefer them over the digital stitch counters. Amazon mostly sells digital counters and I don't love them. There isnt a replaceable battery so if I put down a WIP with its counter and don't pick it up in 3 months, I worry the counter is dead. In order to wake up the screen, you have to click the button but it is the same button that you click to add a row. I worry as soon as I push it to wake it up that I have also pushed it to add a row. The digital ones are much less expensive but I prefer these mechanical ones.

Crochet Essentials3 Pack Retractable Tape Measure 60-inch 1.5 Meter

CraftingBendable Neck Light, 80-hr Lasting Rechargeable, Perfect for CraftsI use this light every night since I crochet while we watch television. I even take it with me when I travel because it helps me crochet when on an airplane or in a hotel room with poor lighting.

Crochet EssentialsClover Amour Crochet Hook, Size 7, 4.5mm

Crochet EssentialsEmbroidery & Crochet Scissors Set with Case

Crochet EssentialsKollase Crochet Markers, Metal Stitch MarkersI never worry about losing stitch markers, I love the colors and they don't break like the plastic ones!

Crochet EssentialsLarge-Eye Tapestry Yarn Needles with Tube (15pc)

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