Overlay Crochet Mandala Pattern | Layered Petal Table Topper & Centrepiece | Multi-Colour Doily | PDF Instant Download
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PDF crochet pattern · Round overlay-crochet mandala · Intermediate · Written instructions with stitch counts and photos · Instant download — no physical item shipped
The petals sit on top of each other rather than beside each other. That's what makes this look like carved layers instead of a flat circle, and it's a single technique doing all the work.
Overlay crochet means working into the front loops of an earlier round, so each new ring of petals lifts clear of the fabric underneath and casts a real shadow. Nothing is sewn on. Nothing is stuffed. The dimension comes entirely from where the hook goes.
It's worked in the round from a small centre outwards, one colour per round, so you get a finished result at the end of every round and a clear stopping point whenever you want one. Stop early and it's a coaster. Keep going and it's a table topper. Keep going further in thicker yarn and it's a small rug.
The scalloped outer edge finishes it without needing a separate border.
🧶 What's Included
- Full written pattern, round by round, with stitch counts
- Overlay crochet technique tutorial with photos [verify included]
- Colour sequence chart
- Stitch chart or diagram [verify — written only, or charted?]
- Finished size chart by yarn weight and stopping round
- Blocking instructions
- US crochet terms [verify: UK terms included?]
📏 Finished Measurements
| Stopping point | Finished diameter | Suggested use |
|---|---|---|
| Round [XX] | [XX] cm | Coaster |
| Round [XX] | [XX] cm | Mug rug / small mat |
| Round [XX] | [XX] cm | Centrepiece |
| Full pattern (as shown) | [XX] cm | Table topper |
| Full pattern in chunky yarn | [XX] cm | Small rug |
Diameter depends entirely on your yarn and hook. Work to round [XX], measure, and scale from there.
🧶 Yarn & Hook
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn weight | DK or 4-ply cotton (weight 2–3) [verify] |
| Number of colours | [XX] — see the colour sequence chart |
| Quantity | Small amounts of each, [XX] g total — a scrap and mini-skein project |
| Hook size | [XX] mm [verify] |
| Gauge | Rounds 1–[XX] measure [XX] cm across |
| Blocking | Required — see instructions |
| Yarn used in sample | [verify — do not name a brand unless it is in the PDF] |
🪡 Pattern Details
- Skill level: Intermediate — overlay technique, front-loop and back-loop work
- Stitches used: Chain, single crochet, double crochet, treble, front-post and back-post stitches, picot [verify full list]
- Worked: In the round from the centre outwards
- Technique: Overlay crochet — layers worked into earlier rounds
- Format: Printable PDF, written pattern with photos
- Terms: US crochet terms [verify]
🛍️ Materials Needed
- Cotton yarn in several colours — ideal for leftovers and mini skeins
- Crochet hook in the stated size
- Tapestry needle and stitch markers
- Blocking mats, pins and a spray bottle
- Measuring tape
⚙️ How It Works
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- Start at the centre. One colour per round, working outwards.
- Add the overlay layers. Work into the front loops of earlier rounds and watch the petals lift off the surface.
- Stop where you like, then block. Blocking is what opens the scalloped edge and flattens the layers properly.
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