This small Diwali rangoli uses a 7×4 dot grid (also called 7 to 4 dots or 7 chukki). It is about 1 ft wide and takes around 20 minutes, which makes it a good fit for small doorsteps, balconies and pooja corners.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Make the 7×4 grid: put 7 dots in the middle row, then 6, 5 and 4 dots in the rows above and below it. Keep the dots about 1 inch apart.
Step 2
Join the four dots around the centre dot into a diamond, then draw curved petals from it to the outer dots to form an 8-petal flower.
Step 3
Connect the corner dots with small loops to make leaves between the petals.
Step 4
Fill the petals pink, the centre yellow and the leaves green. Outline everything in white.
Tips
- Use a ruler or a thread to keep the rows straight.
- Print the free dot grid to practise on paper first.
Frequently asked questions
What does 7×4 dots mean?
7 dots in the middle row, reducing by one dot per row until 4 dots, both above and below the middle row.
How big is a 7×4 dot rangoli?
With dots 1 inch apart it is about 1 ft wide. Space the dots 2 inches apart for a 2 ft rangoli.
