This lovely contribution to the Mandalas for Marinke project comes from Kate of Signed With an Owl (also on Instagram).
Author: Kathryn
Emmy says, “I learned how to crochet when I had lost all hope. Then I read Crochet Saved My Life, and I knew crochet was for me. “
Mandy of RedAgape, who crocheted Wink’s Picots and Petals Mandala, describes herself as a “crochet obsessed guesthouse owner, blogger and photographer”.
Michelle shares, “I taught myself to crochet last June / July and quite honestly I think it kept me sane at a very difficult time, since my brother took his life at the end of last July.”
A gorgeous crochet mandala rug for the Mandalas for Marinke project. This was contributed by Valerie.
Jennifer in Maine says, “I am a crocheter and a social worker. I was inspired by Wink to create and learn. I was spurred on by her death to help raise awareness about depression.”
Lika (@likalu on Ravelry) contributed these three crochet mandalas to Mandalas for Marinke – two made from Wink’s “crochet mandala for your home” pattern and one made with her 12-round standard crochet mandala pattern
This mandala comes from Susan of Musings and Susings who shares her story of recovering from a stroke through the use of crochet.
These crochet mandalas are from Bergey (@bergeyh on Instagram, @berghaft on Facebook) who is a 46-something from Reykjavik, Iceland
Debbie of @luvayarn writes, “I love Wink’s work. Her use of colour and texture is inspiring and makes me feel happy when I see it.”