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I’ve been smitten by mosaic crochet for some time. I marvel at the beautiful stitch patterns and how they play off of each other. The interplay of colors is endless too. I find the repetitive motifs soothing and calming.
The simplest definition for mosaic crochet, is a technique that uses two or more colors, working with only one color per row and basic stitches to form interesting designs and stitch patterns. There are many different techniques for accomplishing mosaic crochet. Some include skipping stitches then working in them in subsequent rows, for some you will fasten off at the ned of each row and work every row from the front of the work. Others allow you work two rows for each row of design to allow you to carry the yarn along the side and avoid weaving so many ends.
Today I’ve put together a collection of some of my favorite mosaic (or mosaic look) crochet to share some of this beauty with you. All of these patterns are free on the blogs and most offer PDF downloads for a small fee. I’ve take a broad view of the mosaic crochet definition, for artistic purposes.
I have a video tutorial for a very easy version of mosaic crochet. My preferred method is what I call the overlay method (not sure if that is a technical term) because you work every row from the front and “overlay” double crochets over single crochets in previous rows to finalize the design. If you’d like to read about it and see the video, please click HERE.
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Caron Woven Mosaic Crochet Blanket This blanket has a distinctive woven-look. Build your mosaic crochet skills while working these intricate color-work patterns. The pattern includes a tutorial for each stitch pattern!
Bernat Mosaic Crochet Blanket I love everything about this design – the colors, the stitch pattern, how cozy it is! Any baby would be luck to get this beauty!
Mosaic Cocoon Cardigan Take your mosaic crochet from blankets to garments with this pretty shrug. Just two rectangles makes this lovely shrug!
Winter Mosaic Pillow The Winter Mosaic Pillow is inspired by the weaving of shawls on a loom, with geometric figures called “Andean Cross”. A common symbol among the Andean peoples of South America it represents the eternity of their culture.
One Step Beyond Blanket This blanket speaks to me! The chevron-like center done in mosaic crochet with the simple but pretty border makes it a work of art. I find the colors soothing too.
Jazberry Baby Blanket Well, this one isn’t truly mosaic crochet, but it looks like it and it’s beautiful so I included it in my collection. To me the colors playing on each other looks like stones skipping across water. Love it!
Winston Hat Here is another specimen of mosaic done with more than two colors and a stitch variant too. I find the repeat of the stitch pattern soothing and interesting. There is also a coordinating Winston Cowl pattern!
Plush Plus Rug Another great example of the mosaic technique. Check out the “self” edging on this rug by simply pulling down the color changes to the front!
Mosaic Basket Technically, this may not be a true mosaic crochet, but the end result does look like a tile mosaic, so we are painting broadly with our brush! What a lovely and unique set of baskets this design makes.
Nya Mosaic Blanket This is one of the works that got me interested in mosaic crochet. I just love how the the mosaic designs travel into and out of each other to form this very pretty blanket. The colors are gorgeous too!
Carina Mosaic Crochet Shawl Blankets are nice but when you put this much effort into a project you want to show the world. This shawl is a show-stopper! The interplay of smooth crochet with the mosaic design and then topped off with tassels — what more can a girl want?
Mosaic Cushion The construction of this pillow is really neat. The designer took a large square, pulled it over the filler and cinched the 4 corners together in the center to create this beautiful radiating design!
Here are two of my mosaic crochet patterns you may enjoy!
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