The design:
The Fractal Bloom Mandala is a colourful interlocking floral design inspired by fractal sand art.
Materials needed:
Fractal Bloom was designed using 8ply/DK/weight 3 yarn. Meterage used was 70m/76.5yds.
45/49.2yds of the main colour and 25m/27.3yds of contrast colour(s)
The mandala measures 21cm/8.2” across. It could be made larger using 10ply/Aran/Worsted weight/weight 4 yarn or smaller using 4ply/fingering/weight 2 yarn (amount needed would vary)
Stitch markers
Wool/darning needle
Gauge: not required
Recommended hook size: 4mm/G hook
Or hook appropriate for your chosen yarn weight

Stitch abbreviations: (US Terms)
MC: Main colour
CC: Contrast colour (you can have as many contrast colours are you like)
pm: Place marker
dc: Double crochet
sc: Single crochet
tr: Treble crochet
bl: Work the stitch in the back loop only e.g blsc
ch: Chain
skp: Skip stitch
sl st: Slip stitch
ch-sp: Chain space
v st: dc1, ch1, dc1 in the same stitch
fpXdc2: Front post crossed double crochet

If you would like to turn the mandala into an ornament the instructions are available at:

https://www.tumblr.com/melharrisondesign/7657968470349578...

This particular pattern has been sent to testers, my test team are amazing, however we are all human and some errors may remain. I am extremely open to feedback so please do let me know if you find anything wrong.
If you have any problems at all following the pattern please do not hesitate to email me at melharrisondesign@icloud.com

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