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Making Waves (and Borders) 🌊 Day 2 Hula Hoop Crocheted Mandala

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This crochet hula hoop mandala project marks day two of adapting Helen Shrimpton’s Sacred Space Blanket design using sturdy Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn (colors include Camel, Chambray, Ecru, Silver, and Admiral)

After a long streak of making crochet bags and pouches, diving into a detailed mandala for the first time has been an incredibly grounding reset. It reminded me exactly why I love these intricate pieces—the complex stitches and constant counting require a level of deep focus that becomes my ultimate meditative state.

For day two, the color progression is flowing beautifully into a rich, warm outer border. Letting the color choices happen organically instead of overanalyzing the layout has made the stitching process completely stress-free and calming.

Patterns & Tutorials

Pattern as writtenCrystals and Crochet Sacred Space CALby Helen Shrimpton

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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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