Have you ever attempted the overlay mosaic crochet technique? If not, this is the PERFECT pattern to get you started! It’s quick. It’s simple. It has easy-to-follow written instructions, a chart & a video tutorial!

The Monthly Mosaic Mystery CAL

This basis for this pattern was designed initially for the Monthly Mosaic Mystery CAL, which is a yearlong blanket crochet along that I am hosting on my blog. Each month in the year 2022, I am releasing a new blanket stripe using this technique. It is a mystery CAL because I design the pattern each month as I release it.

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Here is a picture of my MMMCAL Blanket so far.

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Free Cheat Sheet for this technique!

The Big Book of Crochet Tips & Tricks

This overlay mosaic crochet technique is featured in a special ebook called The Big Book of Crochet Tips & Tricks. Veronika of Blue Star Crochet put this resource together and features many tips & tricks provided by a great group of other crochet designers. You don’t want to miss out on this ebook that will only be offered for a limited time!

We’ve also bundled together some crochet patterns that you can work up to practice the new tips & tricks you learn in the ebook. When you purchase the ebook, you will also have the opportunity to buy this pattern bundle at a steeply discounted price. It’s truly amazing!

The patterns featured in this bundle are also featured in a blog hop where one pattern will feature as a free pattern pdf download for 1 day only. You can find out more information on the blog hop portion near the bottom of this post. Keep scrolling until you find it.

What Yarn Did I use?

I’m glad you asked. The yarn I used to work up this coaster pattern is Wander Acrylic Yarn from Furls FIberarts (aka Furls Crochet). I used remnants & scraps of the yarn I had leftover from my Porch ‘n’ Picnic Blanket that was featured in the August 2022 issue of the Crochet Foundry magazine put out by Furls. This yarn is shiny & soft & comes in some beautiful colors. Have you used it before?

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See my other patterns featuring this yarn.

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Cozy Alpine Bauble

Granny Bauble

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The Plus Side Bauble  

Mosaic Squares Coaster / Mug Rug Crochet Pattern

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Skill Level: Intermediate

 

Materials

• Yarn: Wander by Furls Crochet

  • Dragonfruit (Color A)
  • Sandbar (Color B)
  • (or any #4/worsted weight yarn in 2 colors)
  • Appx 15 yards of each color
• Hook H/8 – 5.0 mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge: 

14 st x 15 rows = 4” x 4” square

Stitch used = Mosaic Squares pattern

Gauge is not important for this pattern.

Finished Size: 

Approximately 4 inches x 4.5 inches

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

Overlay Mosaic Technique

If unfamiliar, be sure to watch my YouTube video playlist.
Please SUBSCRIBE to my channel, comment that you joined in from the Mosaic Squares Coaster blog post, and like the video. Thank you so much!

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

• This pattern uses the overlay mosaic technique.
• The chart for the pattern is included. If you are unsure how to read a mosaic chart, watch this video explaining a different pattern.
• Pattern is worked from right to left on Right Side only.
• Every row is worked in a different color.
• Fasten off at the end of each row. (Though there is no need to weave in all ends as they will be tied off to create the “mug rug” look.)
• Every row begins with a sc through both loops as a “border” stitch.
• Every row ends with a sc through both loops as a “border” stitch.
• SC are worked in BL only of previous row, unless otherwise noted.
• DC are worked in FL only of stitch 2 rows below, skipping the stitch behind unless otherwise noted.
• Pattern begins with 1 border stitch, has a repeat of 12 stitches, 1 stitch to even out the pattern, and 1 border stitch at the end.
• You may choose to make your Foundation Row the traditional way by chaining, then adding your sc on top. Be sure to make one additional chain than the number of stitches needed for your project.
• Please join the Juniper & Oakes Crochet Community FB Group and share pictures and questions that arise. 
• Click here for the video tutorial for this pattern.

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Chart

How do I read the chart?? Video Tutorial

Remember, you can get the full pattern with a printable chart, written instructions, etc in Ravelry.

 

Instructions

With Color A, FSC 15

Row 1: With Color B, sc in 1st st, BLOsc in next 13 sts, sc in last st

Row 2: With Color A, sc in 1st st, FLOdc in next 2 sts, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc in next 3 sts, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc in next 2 sts, sc in last stitch

Row 3: With Color B, sc in 1st st, BLOsc in next 2 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 3 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 2 sts, sc in last st

Row 4: With Color A, sc in 1st st, BLOsc in next 3 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 5 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 3 sts, sc in last stitch

Row 5: With Color B, sc in 1st st, BLOsc in next 13 sts, sc in last st

Row 6: With Color A, sc in 1st st, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 5 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 5 sts, FLOdc, sc in last stitch

Row 7: With Color B, sc in 1st st, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 3 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 3 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc, sc in last st

Row 8: With Color A, sc in 1st st, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc in next 3 sts, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc in next 3 sts, BLOsc, FLOdc, sc in last stitch

Row 9: With Color B, sc in 1st st, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 3 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 3 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc, sc in last st

Row 10: With Color A, sc in 1st st, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 5 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 5 sts, FLOdc, sc in last stitch

Row 11: With Color B, sc in 1st st, BLOsc in next 13 sts, sc in last st

Row 12: With Color A, sc in 1st st, BLOsc in next 2 sts, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, BLOsc in next 3 sts, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, BLOsc in next 2 sts, sc in last stitch

Row 13: With Color B, sc in 1st st, BLOsc in next 2 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 3 sts, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc in next 2 sts, sc in last st

Row 14: With Color A, sc in 1st st, FLOdc in next 2 sts, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc in next 3 sts, BLOsc, FLOdc, BLOsc, FLOdc in next 2 sts, sc in last stitch

Fringe:

1. Tie yarn tails together in groups of 3 along side of the coaster

2. Trim fringe to desired length

If you like this pattern, check out the Monthly Mosaic Mystery CAL.

You will get access to other free mosaic charts so you can practice this new skill.

 

Perhaps you’d like to also practice with a pillow pattern?

Try working up my Peaks & Pillars Mosaic Crochet Pillow Pattern

The Big Book of Crochet Tips & Tricks

BLOG HOP

On Tuesday, October 4th you can get this mug rug / coaster pattern as a FREE ad-free PDF download as part of the blog hop for the Big Books of Crochet Tips & Tricks event. Each pattern in this blog hop lets you practice the crochet skills found in this ebook.

Click the button below to go to the round-up page to learn about how to participate in the blog hop.

Then come back here and click the “Download” button.

If you’d rather skip all of that “hopping” around, you should purchase the ebook & pattern bundle instead! It’s quite an amazing offer!

When you click the “Download Here” button, you will be taken to my About Me page where you will find out about other crochet news & special events that are currently going on. Feel free to look around before downloading. There’s so much you won’t want to miss out on. The download for this event will be found at the bottom of the page.

 

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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 and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.

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