Learn mosaic crochet worked from the center out! It’s easier than it seems.

This free mosaic crochet blanket square is a quick and easy crochet pattern that helps you to learn the basics of overlay mosaic crochet worked from the center out. It starts with a magic circle, then gets bigger as we make the square.

This is different than my Nordic Star CAL or Mosaic Nordic CAL patterns which are worked flat, from bottom to top. Click here for my Mosaic Crochet Tutorial.

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The Mélange Blanket CAL 2022

The Mosaic Mélange Square

This pattern has been provided to you for free on this website. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.

If you make this pattern be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaomosaic. I would love to see your work!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted (#4) weight yarn in 2 colors – 20 yards of each color
  • I used Brava Worsted
• Hook: Size 6 mm / J 
• Blocking mat & pins

Gauge

Rounds 1-8 = 4”x4” square (worked using the pattern as written and measured on the wrong side)

Finished Size

6” x 6”

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)

• BLOsc – Back Loop Only Single Crochet
• ch – Chain
• FLOdc – Front Loop Only Double Crochet
• mc – Magic Circle
• sc – Single Crochet
• sk – Skip
• st – Stitch

Special Stitches

Note: images are from a different pattern.

Back Loop Only Single Crochet (BLOsc)

Insert hook through the back loop of indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo pull through both loops on hook.

Front Loop Only Double Crochet (FLOdc)

Yo, insert hook through the front loop of the stitch 2 rows below, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops on hook, yo, pull through remaining loops.

Invisible Join

Work last stitch, remove hook from loop, insert hook through back of 1st stitch of row, grab dropped loop, pull yarn loop though (can also use sl st to join). Click here for a video tutorial.

Pattern Notes

• Stitches between *asterisks* are repeated on each side of the square.
• Stitches between (parenthasis) are worked in the same stitch.
• The ch 1 at the start of each round does not count as a stitch.
• Pattern is worked in the round. Each round (except Round 1) begins with the corner sts.
• The corner stitches are worked into the BLO of the ch 1 of the corner in the row below. 
• Carry the unworked yarn under the first BLOsc of each round, then drop the unworked yarn to the wrong side of the work and continue working.
• A chart for this pattern is included as well. 
• Click here for a video tutorial.

Video Tutorial

Chart

Pattern

Round 1: With Color A, make a mc, ch 1, 8 sc in mc, Invisible join to in 1st st.

Round 2: With Color B, ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Round 3: With Color A,  ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Round 4: With Color B,  ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Round 5: With Color A, ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc x7, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Round 6: With Color B,  ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc, FLOdc x2, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc x2 BLOsc* repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Round 7: With Color A,  ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc x2, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc x2, FLOdc, BLOsc, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Round 8: With Color B, ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc x13, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st. 

Round 9: With Color A, ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc, FLOdc x2, BLOsc, FLOdc x2, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc x2, BLOsc, FLOdc x2, BLOsc, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Round 10: With Color B, ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc x5, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc x5, FLOdc, BLOsc, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Round 11: With Color A, ch 1, *(BLOsc, ch 1, BLOsc), BLOsc x19, repeat from * around. Invisible join in 1st st.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block work.

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The Fine Print

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2023. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes.

Please post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaomosaic. You can also post pictures in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Page.

Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.