Mosaic Crochet
Overlay mosaic crochet is one of my absolute favorite techniques! This deceptively easy technique allows you to create intricate-looking crochet designs, using only one color per row. Learn the basics, practice on a smaller project or two, and you’ll be on your way to creating your own heirloom mosaic crochet blanket!
Recent Mosaic Crochet Patterns
What is Mosaic Crochet?
Overlay Mosaic Crochet is a technique that requires you to work in the back loop only (BLO) and then 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 wonderfully intricate patterns.
These patterns work in one direction only, fastening off the working yarn at the end of each row and beginning again at the beginning of the piece — no turning involved. Each new row consists of only ONE color, but with the use of the sc and drop down dc stitches, you get the mosaic design. Most overlay mosaic patterns come with a chart. The symbols on the chart tell you when to use a dc and when to use the special drop down dc. It seems complicated, but I promise, it’s super easy (and addictive) as you go.
Learn Mosaic Crochet Basics
Are you ready to get started with mosaic crochet? Check out this post for an overview of the basics. Or sign up for the email course below to have mini lessons delivered right to your inbox.↓
Mosaic Crochet Blankets
Use mosaic crochet to create a stunning blanket that will become a treasured family heirloom.
Fun Small Mosaic Crochet Projects
Not ready to try a whole blanket? These smaller mosaic crochet projects will give you an intro to the technique and let you try it out before committing to a large project!
Ready to Design Your Own Mosaic Crochet Patterns?
You can use mosaic crochet to create pretty much any image you like! With guided video tutorials, I walk you through the entire process of designing an overlay mosaic crochet pattern, including:
- Mosaic crochet basics
- Gaining inspiration for your patterns
- Using Fiddle Stitch to design mosaic charts
- Creating the written pattern in repeat form
You’ll also be able to join an exclusive support group, just for members of the course, where we share our designs and ask for tips & advice. Purchase the course on ThriveCart and start designing your own beautiful, unique mosaic crochet projects!
