This mini mandala pattern is one that looks complicated but is easy to crochet. The pattern is great for crocheters of all skill levels, since it uses basic crochet stitches such as double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc) and single crochet (sc), with a few special stitches. The special stitches include front post double crochet (fpdc) and back post double crochet (bpdc).