Celtic Knotwork Mandala With Serpents and Hearts

A round Celtic style mandala fills the page inside a double circle border. Four long, narrow-bodied creatures with round eyes and pointed heads sweep in from each side toward an open star-shaped space at the center. Their bodies twist into looping, interlaced ribbons that pass over and under each other. Small heart shapes sit inside the curled loops near the left, right, top and bottom edges. Pointed leaf-like knots fill the outer corners, and little curling tips decorate the top and the sides. The design is mirrored, so each half matches the other. This free printable suits older kids, teens and adults who like detailed work. Try picking two contrasting colors for the ribbons so the over and under weaving is easy to follow, then give the hearts and eyes a bright accent color. Fine tip markers or sharp colored pencils work well in the narrow bands.