Mandalas have so many possible uses! You can sew them onto pillows, use them for trivets or coasters, hang them on a wall, use them in yarnbombs… They can also be very meditative to make.
This mandala would make a lovely addition to Valentine decorations, or a great wedding gift sewn on pillows. There are so many possibilities!

EDIT 4/11/16. I noticed a few problems on the pattern and have corrected them and uploaded a new version of the pdf. If you already purchased this and would like a copy of the corrected version, please let me know.

Gauge is not important. This can be worked in any size yarn, with corresponding hook size. You will need 5 colors of your choice of yarn. You will also need a yarn needle and scissors.
I used Worsted Weight yarn and an H hook. Finished size was 9 inches in diameter.
Colors used in sample:
A. Red Heart Super Saver: Turqua (I think this is what the color is called, I lost the label!)
B. Craftsmart Value: Fuchsia
C. Red Heart Super Saver: Spring Green
D. Red Heart Super Saver: Amethyst
E. Red Heart Super Saver: White

Techniques and stitches used: (US terminology used)
Magic Circle
Ch- chain
Sc- single crochet
Hdc- half double crochet
Dc- double crochet
Sp- space
St- stitch
BLO- back loop only
YO- yarn over
Rnd- round
FO- finish off
Slst- slip stitch
Spike- Insert hook into st indicated in previous row, YO, pull up loop to height of active row, YO, pull through both loops on hook
Puff- YO, insert hook in st indicated, YO, pull up loop 4 times (9 loops on hook), YO, pull through all but one loop, YO, pull through last two loops
Seamless join: Tamara from Moogly has a great video for this technique if you are not already familiar with it. You can find it at http://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-video-tutorial-seamless...