Hasty Tortoise Crochet

Mark Twain has so many wonderful quotes, I could hardly decide where to begin! Although from a time where both the cultural and physical landscape of America were much different than today, Twain’s wise, witty and adventurous tales still provide us with plenty of insight and entertainment today. 

This mandala is made with a color scheme reminiscent of the early American west and a central gold circle with four points off of it representing a compass, as Twain’s writing centered so often around travel and adventure. 

Enjoy pondering over Twain’s witticisms as you complete this mandala. When finished, display your mandala proudly, as a wall-hanging, table center-piece, or even a kitchen trivet!

I invite you to find a comfortable chair, turn off the distractions, ready your yarn and hook and take a deep breath. Read each quote, passage, or mantra at the start of each round, and focus your attention on the thoughts and feelings that arise. Let those thoughts and feelings flow as your mind and hands are captured by each stitch.