Need a quick mosaic crochet project with lots of heart? The Mosaic Hearts Scarf is a joy to crochet and even more fun to gift. It’s a thoughtful handmade option for the holidays, Valentine’s Day, or any day that could use a little extra love. 💖

You’ll work the adorable heart design in overlay mosaic crochet, using just one color per row. An easy fringe edging adds the perfect cozy finishing touch. It’s the kind of project that looks impressive but feels totally doable.

The Overlay Mosaic Crochet Technique

The Mosaic Hearts Scarf is worked using overlay mosaic crochet, which gives you that gorgeous colorwork look without the hassle of managing lots of yarn at once. This technique that requires you to work in the back loop only (BLO) and sometimes drop down to pick up the front loop of stitches from lower rows. This creates textured stitches that lay over the stitches from previous rows and can be used to create intricate-looking patterns.

It may sound complicated, but this whole scarf has just 22 rows—a perfect beginner-friendly quick mosaic crochet project! As you work through the simple heart design, you’ll learn the basics of mosaic crochet and gain confidence in the technique. I promise, it’s easier than it looks!

If you end up falling in love with mosaic crochet—and I hope you do!—you can confidently take on a larger project, like the Mosaic Flower Garden Blanket or the Monthly Mosaic Mystery CAL (which features a section of hearts). This pattern is also ideal for those who are seasoned in mosaic crochet and are looking for a quick make.

Learn the basics and find all of my mosaic crochet patterns here.

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More Mosaic Hearts crochet Patterns

The Mosaic Hearts Scarf is just one of a whole collection of mosaic crochet heart patterns that I have designed. Once you try one, there’s a good chance you’ll want to make them all!

Mosaic Hearts Ear Warmer

Mosaic Hearts Granny Square

Mosaic Hearts Hat

Yarn Suggestions for the Mosaic Crochet Hearts Scarf

For the Mosaic Hearts Scarf, I used Lion Brand Heartland yarn. Heartland is a super-soft acrylic yarn. It comes in a whole bunch of gorgeous colorways, each inspired by a national park. The heathered colors look oh so cozy!

You can also substitute any other worsted weight (#4 weight) yarn you like! Either way, you’ll need about 200 yards each of two contrasting colors.

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The Hook

For this pattern, I reached for my H/5.0mm Streamline Metal hook from Furls Crochet. These are my top-rated crochet hooks for quick mosaic projects. They feel so good in the hand, and the yarn just glides effortlessly across that sleek metal finish.

Furls is always releasing gorgeous new colors, too. Pop over to their website to see what’s fresh and maybe treat yourself to a new hook while you’re there!

And remember, everyone crochets a little differently. You might find that another hook works better for your tension, and that’s totally fine. I always recommend making a quick swatch with your chosen yarn and hook so you know exactly what to expect for size and gauge.

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2025 Scarf of the Month Club CAL

The Mosaic Hearts Scarf was featured in the Scarf of the Month Club CAL in December 2025. In this year-long event, 13 talented crochet designers came together and shared 3 new scarf patterns and 3 new hat patterns each month throughout the year. I’m thrilled to share one of December’s featured scarf patterns!

The Winter Puff Stitch Scarf from Oombawka Design and the Blue Moon Cowl from The Stitchin’ Mommy were also featured in December.

The Mosaic Hearts Scarf

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

The written pattern is provided free for you on this website further down below. But if you prefer to work from a chart or would like an ad-free, printable version of this scarf pattern, you can purchase the PDF from my shop (you can add it to your Ravelry pattern library from there)! You can also buy the pattern from Etsy or Ravelry. The premium PDF also includes a mosaic crochet chart.

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Skill Level: Easy

Materials

Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
- or any Worsted weight #4 yarn
- (100% Acrylic; 251 yds/230 m per 142 g skein)
- Color A – about 200 yards (1 skein)
- Color B – about 200 yards (1 skein)
Hook: H/5.0mm (or hook to obtain gauge)
Scissors

Gauge

14 stitches x 17 rows = 4” square
Gauge obtained from watch of pattern, measuring on the WS.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5” wide x 68” long

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)

BLOsc – Back Loop Only Single Crochet
ch – Chain
dc – Double Crochet
FLOdc – Front Loop Only Double Crochet
Fsc – Foundation single crochet
RS – Right Side
sc – Single Crochet

Special Stitches

BLOsc

single crochet made in the back loop of the stitch in the row below

FLOdc

double crochet made in the front loop of the stitch 2 rows below

Pattern Notes

Stitches between *asterisks* are repeated.
This pattern uses the overlay mosaic technique. If unfamiliar, be sure to watch my video tutorials.
Every row is worked in a different color.
Each row starts with a slip knot, leaving a long tail to act as fringe.
Fasten off at the end of each row, leaving a long tail to act as fringe.
Each round begins with 1 border stitch (ch 1) , has a repeat of 8 stitches, and 1 border stitch (sl st) at the end.
You may choose to repeat the pattern as many times as you wish. Make sure your foundation row is made up of any multiple of 8 stitches.
The chart for the pattern is available in the premium PDF. You can buy it on Etsy or Ravelry.
If you prefer to make a different size:
- Longer/Shorter: Add/subtract FSC stitches
- Wider/Thinner: Add/subtract rows
- Be sure to just work more or less repeats as needed.

Crochet Pattern for the Mosaic Hearts Scarf

Row 1: With Color A, FSC x 203 (or any multiple of 8 + 3).

Row 2: With Color B, BBS in 1st, BLOsc across, EBS in last.

Row 3: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3*,

repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 4: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3*,

repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 5: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x2, BLOsc x5, FLOdc x1*,

repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 6: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x5, BLOsc x1*, repeat

across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 7: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x7*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 8: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 9: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 10: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 11: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x2, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 12: With Color B, BBS in 1st, BLOsc across, EBS in last.

Row 13: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x7*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 14: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x7*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 15: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x3, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 16: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x3, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x2*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 17: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 18: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 19: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 20: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 21: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x2, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 22: With Color A, BBS in 1st, sc though both loops all the way across, EBS in last.

Fringe

(see video tutorial for the fringe here)

Cut 22 strands of each yarn Color approximately 12 inches in length.
Group 1 stand of each color together and fold half.
Using your hook, feed fold through first BBS in Color A the along side of scarf, from front to back.
Tuck ends through fold and pull tight.
Repeat steps 2-4 along each Color A row down both short sides of scarf.
Steam block.
Trim fringe evenly to desired length.

The Fine Print

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2025. 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. 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.

Mosaic Hearts Scarf – Free crochet Pattern