I love the look of a mandala! They are such a fun way to use up scrap yarn; they can be bright and sunshiny and they’re often a great way to learn new stitches! So many of my favourite things. Check out some of these gorgeous mandala patterns and mandala inspired patterns to make!
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Coasters are an obvious start for mandalas. It’s a small project that can be made in under an hour. Make a few and you’ve got a lovely little gift set! I love the subtle colours used in this example of One Skein of Love Crafts‘ Crochet Coaster Pattern!
There are so many lovely mandala patterns out there for doilies and for coasters, it’s really hard to pick just one! It kind of depends on how you’re feeling! This Dorothy Mandala Pattern is just one of many!
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You can also make a whole bunch of mandalas and crochet them together! Check out the lovely floral mandalas in this Persian tiles blanket by Jane Crowfoot. I love the way the mandalas come together to make a gorgeous tile-inspired blanket! How lovely would this be on your couch?
Mandalas also make gorgeous wall hangings! Check out this fantastic pattern to make a fabulous wall hanging for your home. Or it would make a great gift!
And here’s another gorgeous one! The Ripple Effect mandala crochet pattern is gorgeous and super affordable! Mounted on a circular frame makes it perfect for hanging on the wall.
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Once you get good at making your mandalas, you can start making them bigger and make a mandala rug! How lovely is this Andromeda t-shirt yarn mandala rug?
Or you can make a lovely mandala throw blanket, like this Ring Around the Rosie Mandala Blanket by The Lavender Chair.
You can even wear your mandalas! Check out this super fun Lotus Mandala Circular vest! What a fun boho-inspired garment, perfect for festival season!
Or this Sunset Mandala Circular Vest is another great way to wear a mandala!
I know I usually stick to knitting and crochet patterns here, but if that’s not your thing, there are still mandalas for you to make! In fact, this Beaded Mandala craft kit has everything you need to make this lovely beaded mandala work of art!
Cross stitch is another great craft to get inspired by mandalas! Check out these four mandala patterns that can be used for cross stitch, rug hooking, plastic canvas and more!
Need some yarn or supplies? Lion Brand Yarn has soooo many options!
Go get yourself one of these fabulous patterns now! And getting making a mandala! Perfect project for the warmer months ahead! Or pin it for later!
