If this is your first time crocheting mandalas, I should warn you. You will become obsessed with them in no time A mandala is basically a circle, and throughout centuries, it has been a symbol of completion. In art and religion, this ancient symbol combines with other circular patterns to give the whole item a spiritual significance. Generally, mandalas allow you to play with colors, but when you have more complex patterns, it is better to use just one color so that the focus is on the intricate pattern. How to use these...