{"id":1938,"date":"2025-11-11T02:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T02:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=1938"},"modified":"2025-11-11T02:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T02:55:11","slug":"the-sunburst-mandala-runner-an-extraordinary-motif-crochet-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=1938","title":{"rendered":"The Sunburst Mandala Runner: An Extraordinary Motif Crochet Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inspired by the stunning and intricate design of the “New Design Crochet Motif” video from Crochet Knitting Therapy<\/strong>, this pattern utilizes a unique, multi-layered stitch combination to create a beautiful, geometric fabric. We’ve named this piece the Sunburst Mandala Runner<\/strong> for its radiant, medallion-like appearance when the motifs are joined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pattern is written for a versatile Table Runner<\/strong>, but the motifs can be easily adapted for a stunning blouse or shawl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccb Project Details & Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>Detail<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Project<\/strong><\/td>Sunburst Mandala Runner<\/td>Length is customizable by joining more motifs.<\/td><\/tr>
Skill Level<\/strong><\/td>Intermediate<\/td>Requires concentration on precise stitch placement.<\/td><\/tr>
Yarn<\/strong><\/td>Sport Weight (Category 2) or DK Weight (Category 3) Cotton\/Mercerized Cotton<\/td>Choose a yarn with good stitch definition. Approx. 500-800 yards total.<\/td><\/tr>
Hook<\/strong><\/td>3.5 mm (E\/4)<\/strong> or size needed to obtain gauge.<\/td>Use a smaller hook for a tighter, more defined motif.<\/td><\/tr>
Notions<\/strong><\/td>Stitch markers (to mark corners), Tapestry needle, Scissors.<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gauge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One completed Sunburst Mandala Motif<\/strong> (through Round 8) should measure approximately 5 inches x 5 inches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcda Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Ch<\/strong><\/td>Chain<\/td><\/tr>
St(s)<\/strong><\/td>Stitch(es)<\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/strong><\/td>Single Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
DC<\/strong><\/td>Double Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
Tr<\/strong><\/td>Treble Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
Dtr<\/strong><\/td>Double Treble Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
Sl St<\/strong><\/td>Slip Stitch<\/td><\/tr>
Sp<\/strong><\/td>Space<\/td><\/tr>
Sk<\/strong><\/td>Skip<\/td><\/tr>
Beg<\/strong><\/td>Beginning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u2728 Special Stitches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stitch Name<\/strong><\/td>Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td>Instruction<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Mandala Cluster (MC)<\/strong><\/td>MC<\/td>[Yarn over, insert hook into designated St\/Sp, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops] 3 times. Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook. Ch 1 to secure.<\/td><\/tr>
Petal Shell (PS)<\/strong><\/td>PS<\/td>(3 DC, Ch 1, 3 DC) into the designated stitch or space.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Part 1: The Sunburst Mandala Motif<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The motif is worked in the round, starting with a 12-point circle and expanding into a square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foundation Ring:<\/strong> Magic Ring OR Ch 4, Sl St to the first Ch to form a ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round 1:<\/strong> Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC). 11 DC into the ring. Sl St to the top of the Beg Ch 3 to join. (12 DC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round 2 (Lace Set-up):<\/strong> Ch 1 (does not count as St). SC in the same St. *Ch 5, Sk 1 DC, SC in the next DC. Rep from * 5 more times. Ch 5, Sl St to the Beg SC to join. (6 Ch-5 loops)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round 3 (Sunburst Base):<\/strong> Sl St into the first Ch-5 Sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC). (2 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) into the same Ch-5 Sp. *Ch 1, 3 DC Cl in the next SC. Ch 1, (3 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) in the next Ch-5 Sp. Rep from * around, ending with Sl St to the top of the Beg Ch 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Round 4 (Mandala Cluster):<\/strong> Sl St until you reach the corner Ch-3 Sp. Ch 4 (counts as 1st Tr). (2 Tr, Ch 3, 3 Tr) into the same corner Sp. *Ch 2, MC in the top of the 3 DC Cl from the previous round. Ch 2, PS<\/strong> in the center Ch-1 Sp of the previous round (between the two clusters). Ch 2, MC in the top of the next 3 DC Cl. Ch 2, (3 Tr, Ch 3, 3 Tr) in the next corner Ch-3 Sp. Rep from * around, Sl St to the top of the Beg Ch 4 to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round 5 (Shaping the Square):<\/strong> Sl St across the Tr stitches to the corner Ch-3 Sp. Ch 1. Work Corner<\/strong> (SC, Ch 3, SC) in the corner Sp. *Ch 3, Sk 3 Tr, 3 DC Cl in the next Ch-2 Sp. Ch 3, Sk MC, SC in the center Ch-1 Sp of the PS. Ch 3, Sk MC, 3 DC Cl in the next Ch-2 Sp. Ch 3, SC in the corner Ch-3 Sp. Rep from * around, ending with Sl St to the Beg SC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round 6 (Solid Foundation):<\/strong> Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC). 2 DC in the first Ch-3 Sp. *Work (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC) in the corner Ch-3 Sp. 3 DC in the next Ch-3 Sp. DC in the next SC. 3 DC in the next Ch-3 Sp. DC in the center SC. Rep from * around, ending with 3 DC in the last Ch-3 Sp. Sl St to the top of the Beg Ch 3 to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Round 7 (Final Lace Frame):<\/strong> Ch 1 (does not count as St). SC in the same St. SC in the next 2 Sts. *Ch 5, Sk 4 Sts, SC in the next St. Ch 5, Sk 4 Sts, SC in the corner Ch-2 Sp. Work (SC, Ch 3, SC) in the corner Ch-2 Sp. SC in the next St. Rep from * around. Ensure you have the same number of Ch-5 Sp’s on each side. Sl St to the Beg SC to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round 8 (Joining Round – Solid Edge):<\/strong> Sl St to the first Ch-5 Sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC). 4 DC into the same Sp. *5 DC into the next Ch-5 Sp. Work 3 DC into the corner Ch-3 Sp. Rep from * around. Sl St to the top of the Beg Ch 3 to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finishing Motif:<\/strong> Fasten off, weave in ends. Block the square firmly. (Make approximately 5-7 motifs for a standard runner).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part 2: Assembly (Join-As-You-Go)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The motifs are joined along the edges of Round 8<\/strong> as the second motif is being completed. This creates a seamless connection and eliminates tedious sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining Motif 2 to Motif 1 (along one side):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Motif 2 exactly as written through Round 7<\/strong>. Start Round 8<\/strong> on Motif 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Start Corner:<\/strong> Sl St to the corner Ch-3 Sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC). 2 DC into the corner Sp. Ch 1. Sl St into the corner Ch-3 Sp of Motif 1<\/strong>. Ch 1. 3 DC into the corner Sp of Motif 2. (First joined corner established)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. First Side:<\/strong> DC in the next 5 Sts of Motif 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Joining Point:<\/strong> Ch 1. Sl St into the next Ch-5 Sp of Motif 1<\/strong>. Ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. DC in the next 5 Sts of Motif 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Joining Point:<\/strong> Ch 1. Sl St into the next Ch-5 Sp of Motif 1<\/strong>. Ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Next Corner:<\/strong> 3 DC into the corner Sp of Motif 2. Ch 1. Sl St into the next corner Ch-3 Sp of Motif 1<\/strong>. Ch 1. 3 DC into the corner Sp of Motif 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Continue working the remaining three sides of Motif 2 as written in Round 8<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Joining Sequence:<\/strong> Join a straight line of 5 to 7 motifs along one edge to form the length of the runner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Part 3: Edging and Finishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Once all motifs are joined in a line, a final border is added to define the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1 (Foundation):<\/strong> Rejoin yarn to a corner Ch-3 Sp on the top\/bottom edge of the runner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Ch 1, SC<\/strong> evenly around the entire perimeter of the runner (top, bottom, and short ends).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Work 3 SC in each corner Ch-3 Sp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. When crossing a motif join point, work a SC through both adjacent stitches for a tight connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Sl St to the Beg SC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Round 2 (Shell Border):<\/strong> Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Work 3 DC<\/strong> into the same St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. *Sk 2 SC, SC in the next SC. Sk 2 SC, work Petal Shell (PS)<\/strong> (3 DC, Ch 1, 3 DC) in the next SC. Rep from * around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. When you reach a corner, work a large shell (5 DC, Ch 1, 5 DC) into the center SC of the corner 3-SC group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Sl St to the top of the Beg Ch 3 to join.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Finishing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Blocking is Essential:<\/strong> Lay the finished runner flat, gently stretch it, and mist it with water (or steam block). Pin the points to emphasize the intricate lace design and let it dry completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Your Sunburst Mandala Runner<\/strong> is now ready to decorate your space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Video tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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