It all started with the Nordic Star Blanket CAL. Since then, this design has taken on a life of its own! From the classic blanket to a matching scarf, stocking, and baby blanket, each piece celebrates that same bold, beautiful Nordic Star motif. These overlay mosaic crochet patterns bring rich colorwork to life without the fuss of tangled yarn or endless ends. Explore the full collection of Nordic Star crochet patterns below and bring a little Nordic charm to your next project!👇
What Is Mosaic Crochet?
Overlay mosaic crochet is a colorwork technique where you single crochet into the back loop only (BLOsc) and sometimes drop down and work a double crochet into the front loop of a previous row (FLOdc). These overlapping stitches create beautiful, textured designs that look far more intricate than they actually are.
In this method, each row is worked from the same side. You fasten off at the end of the row and start fresh again at the beginning. No turning needed! Every row uses just one color, but thanks to a mix of BLOsc and FLOdc stitches, the mosaic pattern appears row by row. Most overlay mosaic designs include a chart that shows exactly when to use each stitch. It might look a little overwhelming at first, but once you get going, it’s surprisingly simple … and seriously addictive!
Get Started with mosaic Crochet
Ready to dip your toes into mosaic crochet? Take a look at this post for a quick introduction to the essentials. Or discover more mosaic crochet patterns and more resources here!
Get All Nordic Star Crochet Patterns!
Do you love the Nordic Star mosaic motif as much as I do? You can buy the whole crochet pattern BUNDLE that includes FOUR different Nordic Star crochet patterns—that’s the throw, the baby blanket, the stocking and the scarf—plus a BONUS pattern featuring the same gorgeous motif, which will be added soon.
Nordic Star Blanket
The pattern that started it all—the Nordic Star Blanket CAL! This heirloom blanket will be passed down through generations. Designed for adventurous beginners, this blanket was originally released in sections to be completed over 13 weeks. But with the full pattern, you can crochet at your own pace.
- More info about the Nordic Star Blanket on the blog.
- Nordic Star Blanket CAL on Thrivecart (premium).
Nordic Star Stocking
A quick make featuring the same beautiful design as the blanket. Your loved ones will feel extra special when they wake up to find this lovely stocking full of gifts. If you make the Nordic Star blanket, you may even have enough yarn left over to whip up a matching stocking! The Nordic Star Stocking CAL is free on the blog, or available as a premium PDF on Ravelry or Etsy.
Nordic Star Scarf
Not ready to commit to a whole blanket yet? This Christmassy mosaic crochet scarf is the perfect small project to get taste of mosaic crochet. This comfy scarf is so fun to make and will add a warm and festive touch to all of your holiday outfits. The Nordic Star Mosaic Crochet Scarf pattern is free, or available as a premium PDF on Ravelry or Etsy.
- Nordic Star Scarf – free pattern on the blog
- Furls Blog Hop – ongoing event featuring this pattern and many others
Nordic Star Baby Blanket
A smaller version of the Nordic Star Blanket, perfectly sized to wrap a special little one in cozy comfort. This mosaic crochet baby blanket has a timeless charm that feels just right for baby’s first Christmas—but it’s also classic enough to use all year long.
- Nordic Star Baby Blanket – free pattern on the blog
- Furls Blog Hop – ongoing event featuring this pattern and many others
Which of these Nordic Star crochet patterns will you try first?
No matter which one you choose, feel free to post pictures of your projects on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes. If you make one of these patterns, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Group.