Just lately there seem to be a lot of quite decorative Mandalas around in blogland, very interesting.
So I did a bit of research and found that
they are based on post stitch and have origins in Aran crochet.
It seems that Melody MacDuffee is the crochet artist who first started to make these sort of intricate Mandalas back in 2003
Some of her patterns are really intricate the over lay is very detailed
Thought I would have a go at a Mandala and a bit of post stitch
Personally I think mine looks more like a crochet version of Fair Isle and very like a Fair Isle Beret
both knitting patterns are from Debbie Bliss patterns on Laughing Hens
Works for me and a technique I will use a lot I'm sure.
It looks complicated and intricate but it is real easy to add post stitch to a Mandala and they are a
great deal of fun to make
Hugs to all x
I love your mandala! Lovely pattern and a lovely colourmix!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Suz,
ReplyDeleteLove your mandala pattern. Can't wait for your book to come out because I wanna make some of those pretty things as well (especially interested in the type of yarn you're using).
Have a nice weekend!
Ann
Hi SUE, this is just lovely and the post stitch adds such a creative texture don't you think? Hope you have a wonderful weekend,
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Wow. I've just been having a catchup with the bits I'd missed. Looking great Suz.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
A x
I once knitted a Fair Isle Sleeveless Pullover for a boyfriend which I gave to him on the Xmas Eve of that year. Guess what?He dumped me that night and swanned off to meet his new paramour wearing the pullover!I've never tackled Fair Isle since but could be tempted for a Mandala! Will the pattern be in your book, Suz?I just did a Mandala using some vintage 4ply crepe I found in my local craft shop but it was AWFUL to work with and is reflected in the quality of my work! The recipient was very pleased with it though.
ReplyDeleteTrès joli mélange de couleurs pour ce mandala !
ReplyDeleteBon dimanche.
Anna
Wow, I really love the colours you used, they are my favourites. A beautifull mandala, greetings Francien
ReplyDeleteHow awesome would a mandala rug be!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Your mandala is beautiful... I do so love the colours you have used they really make it pop... <3
ReplyDeletelove this one
ReplyDeletehugs jenneke
Are you going to post pattern for this? - or will it be in your book? This is certainly the most beautiful, most intricate of the mandala's I've seen....and it does remind me of Aran Isle. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteHi this post is almost two years old...look in August 2012 posts to find the pattern...listed on the side bar
DeleteGlad you like it
Hugs x