I really like to crochet mandalas, and therefore my first blog post will be a mandala pattern, which I designed and chose its colours to fit sunny summer days. To complement the mandala, I crocheted four teacup coasters which I also included their pattern below.

Difficulty level: Beginner

You will need:
-Excel EX991 no.2(off-white), no. 8(yellow), no. 45(dark red), no.10(orange), no. 32 (light olive)
-4.0mm (US G/6, UK 8) crochet hook
-Tapestry needle
-Scissors

Finished size:
Mandala is approx. 8 inches in diameter
Coasters are approx. 4.5 inches in diameter