Free Crochet Along – Sun to Sea Mandala Crochet Throw

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Free Crochet Along – Sun to Sea Mandala Crochet Throw
A Mystery Crochet Along

The Sun to Sea mandala crochet throw is a stitch journey from sun to sea.

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CROCHET ALONG STARTS 21 JANUARY 2026
– Each new section is released on a Wednesday –

Sun to Sea Mandala Crochet Throw

The Sun to Sea Mandala Crochet Throw is a journey told in stitches and colour. It begins in the warmth of glowing sunlight — rich tangerines, soft golds, and earthy naturals — where each round builds with quiet rhythm and intention. As the mandala grows, the colours slowly cool, shifting like the day drawing toward evening, until the calm blues, greens, and gentle neutrals of the sea take over. Each section is revealed in its own time, inviting you to trust the process, enjoy the texture, and let the story unfold naturally. This is a project about movement and balance, about slowing down and finding joy in the making — a reminder that every stitch carries you forward, from sun to sea.

Difficulty Level | Skills Required

Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate

Basic stitches in simple variations, simple repeats, color changes, shaping and finishing.

You will need to know basic stitches like SC (single crochet) and DC (double crochet).
Special stitches explained and provided in the instructions.

Materials

  • Hook – 3, 50 mm (E) & (optional for tension) 4, 00 mm (G)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Yarn:

Vinnis Colours – DK Nikkim 100% cotton (50 grams/119 meters/130 yards)
Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light. – Approx. 1600 grams / 2737 meters / 4160 yards (32 balls)

The yarn count is approxmiate – I over compensate due to design and tension. 

• A – Baby Yellow x 2
• B – Sunshine x 4
• C – Bunrt Orange x 4
• D – Nomvula’s Tangerine x 4
• E – Khaki x 4
• F – Princess Aqua x 2
• G – Princess Mink x 4
• H – Blue Canard x 4
• I – Natural x 4

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Yarn Substitute:

Using the same type of yarn throughout the project is recommended. The pattern suggests DK yarn (Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light Worsted), but you are not limited to this type of yarn. Any yarn can be used if you take into consideration your sizing for the project will differ.

Tension | Gauge

Gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect.
However COUNTING your stitches will ensure a true success of this project!

Size

Final Blanket Size including border –
Approx. Length and width = to be determined (throw/afghan size)

Remember – if you use/choose a different yarn weight/hook size your blanket will be a different size!

PATTERN SUPPORT

Abbreviations:  US Terminology

CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side

What you will crochet:

A centered mandala squared and followed by several variety rounds and then a border.

This crochet along is divided into 10 parts.

PART ONE

PART TWO

PART THREE

PART FOUR

PART FIVE

PART SIX

PART SEVEN

PART EIGHT

PART NINE

PART TEN

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