Celtic Knot Mandala

Ribbons loop over and under each other in this Celtic knot mandala. A four-loop knot sits at the center inside rings and an eight-pointed star, small triangular knots weave through the outer band, and curls trim the edge. About 560 areas, many of them narrow bands, for adults and patient colorists from age 10.

Level

Detailed

Areas to color

559

Ages

Ages 10+ & adults

Time to color (estimate)

2 hours or more

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Follow one ribbon at a time and keep it a single color (emerald, gold or deep red) through every crossing. Darken it slightly where it slips under another band to make the weave look real. Filling the small gaps between ribbons with black or dark green makes the knots stand out.

Color from the center outward so your hand doesn't smudge finished areas.

Choose a palette before starting: analogous colors (blue, teal, green) feel calm; complementary ones (blue and orange) feel lively.