This piece was created to be used either as a shawl or an afghan (or both) depending on the weight of yarn you decide to use. ​You’ll make either the wrap or afghan by changing the yarn size.

Brighten your room or your wardrobe with The Diamond Mandala.
The word mandala literally translates as “circle” and Mandalas have been used for centuries to denote connection to the universe. Whether you love the spiritual symbolism in the repeating pattern of diamonds or just like the way the final product looks on your sofa or wrapped around your shoulders, we think you’re going to enjoy making this center-out circular afghan/wrap. ​
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SKILLS USED
Foundation Half Double Crochet
First Double Crochet
Double Crochet Decrease
Blocking
End Cap Finishing Stitch

SIZES
Shawl: Approx. 64 inches in diameter
Afghan: Approx. 68 inches in diameter

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Shawl: Approx. 64 inches in diameter
Afghan: Approx. 68 inches in diameter

YARN
CYC 2 (Fine) or CYC 4 (Medium)
​Shawl
1818 yds/1665m of Fine Weight Yarn
Afghan
2008yds/1840m of Medium/Worsted Weight Yarn

​MATERIALS
Shawl
Sample shown in Lion Brand Vanna’s Glamour (1.75 oz/50g; 202 yds/185m per skein): 9 skeins #150 Platinum
Afghan
Sample shown in Lion Brand Heartland (5 oz/142g; 251 yds/230m per skein): 8 skeins #149 Great Smokey Mountains
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CROCHET HOOK
Shawl
​Size G/6/4.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Afghan
​Afghan: Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
yarn needle

BLOCKED GAUGE
Shawl: Rnds 1–3 = 2¾ inches across at widest point
Afghan: Rnds 1–3 = 3 inches across at widest point
12 Shells, 2 Half Shells (105 sts) = 20.5” hanging = 5.12 sts per inch

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