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As New Year has just started, its good to think about something totally new.
Of course, we don’t all get the post-Christmas blues, but even so, it’s good to cheer up in January with some new year project ideas. To this end, Mandalas, though gaining popularity are rather still quite rare projects in our houses. So, if you haven’t got one yet, the beginning of the year is a really good moment to get into them. Overall, one will give you a fresh start in something new and be easy to make and at the same time. Thus, not only will you bring some new decorations into your home, you will also work on something that is therapeutic and fun. Moreover, they are also great gifts for friends and family, who may be in need of a little start-of-the-year cheer.
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Happy New Year Mandala
The first of our new year project ideas is easy and fun. To summarize, to make this Happy New Year Mandala, you will need 4-5 colors of yarn and a 50 cm (20″) ring. In particular, I love the alternating bands of colors and textures

The original pattern and the photos are available on Ravelry:
Mandala
However, if you are looking for something quicker, here a simpler version of a mandala to brighten your day. This light and lacy version is a great addition to our new year project ideas.

The original pattern and the photos are available on Ravelry:
Mandalove Circle
To begin with, this beautiful wall hanger makes use of loose stitching with lots of voids and an ombre yarn in blue. While you can vary the colors, this transition of midnight to powder blue is absolutely stunning.

The original pattern and the photos are available on Ravelry:
Star Dreamcatcher
Next, where would beautiful wall hanger patterns be without dream catchers? Nowher, and therefore fortunately here is a beautiful, star-filled one for your enjoyment. In particularl, I like the slightly modernised take on this Native North American classic.

The original pattern and the photos are available on Ravelry:
Stunning Doily Dream Catcher
However, to really take the dream catcher theme to the next level, here is this astounding, beautiful wall hanger. Overall, I’m absolutely blown away by the intricate complexity of the texture, which nevertheless is made using relatively easy techniques.

The original pattern and the photos are available on yarnspirations.com:
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