Abjuration, conjuration, evocation, and more: The schools of magic take on different forms in different realms, but the concept of loosely dividing arcane spellwork into eight types is common across them all. No doubt, mystical experts such as Mordenkainen or Elminster could explain the magical underpinnings of this interdimensional phenomenon in excruciating detail, probably with cosmic illusions and a thousand-page reading list. Alas, such musings go well beyond the scope of a crafting book—although they could make for an interesting conversation while you work on these designs.
This beginner pattern will let you master all eight schools of magic at a speed that the students of Strixhaven would envy. The resulting squares can be used alone as simple coasters or stitched together for a throw blanket or wall hanging. Once mastered, you can use them to add a magical touch to other projects, embellishing anything you'd like with a dash of your favorite magic.