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Today we are sharing a collection of beautiful mosaic crochet patterns from Etsy that should definitely be on your list of things to make! These 14 mosaic crochet designs are suitable for beginners and make great gifts.
I am delighted to welcome Kaylan as a guest writer to HanJan Crochet to share her thoughts on this fabulous (and rather addictive!) mosaic crochet technique. If you’ve never tried it then you absolutely must – it’s far easier than it looks!
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Is Mosaic Crochet Hard?
Mosaic crochet, despite how complex it looks, only requires a few stitches, two contrasting yarn colors, and some care when it comes to counting. Although it can be used in a variety of garments, its usage in home decor is especially common.
Inset Mosaic Crochet and Overlay Mosaic Crochet – What’s the Difference?
There are two types of mosaic crochet techniques: inset and overlay. They produce a similar look and feel but are worked very differently. They both have one thing in common though – each row is worked in a single colour without any changes mid row.
Inset mosaic crochet patterns use two rows per colour giving you an ‘a’ and ‘b’ row. In these rows, you create chain spaces that you then work over the top of when you change colour to make it look like they are part of that row.
This means you work lots of US double crochet stitches into the skipped stitches 3 rows below.
This style of mosaic crochet gives a flat and smooth finish and is nice and easy to work back and forth in rows without having to break your yarn.
In contrast, overlay mosaic crochet patterns use only one row per colour and you will always be working from the right side (RS) of your work. You don’t need to create any chain spaces as you do with inset mosaic because you’ll always be working into the back loops of your US single crochet stitches, allowing you to work into the front loop only (flo) of the stitches 2 rows below when the chart tells you to.
This overlay technique is perfect for working in rounds because you can carry your yarn at the back rather than break it. But if you are working in rows, you will have to break your yarn and start the next row on the first stitch of the previous one.
Whether you are looking for mosaic crochet for beginners, or you have several projects under your belt, here’s a collection of beautiful patterns from fourteen different designers. Get ready to show off your mosaic crochet skills!
Mosaic Crochet Patterns
Please note that because of the different versions of mosaic techniques, not all of these patterns will use the same method.
Here is our top collection of mosaic crochet patterns you can find on Etsy:
14 Best Mosaic Crochet Patterns
A collection of beautiful mosaic crochet patterns from Etsy that are suitable for beginners and make great gifts.
CROCHET Mosaic Pattern Nya Mosaic Blanket Easy Instant | Etsy
This blanket is an excellent introduction to mosaic crochet. Many patterns that are nothing but mosaic can be overwhelming to a beginner. However, in this pattern, mosaic sections are broken up by rows of simple double crochets to make the pattern easier to follow, and the flexibility of the pattern overall will help any set of colors or yarn produce a beautiful piece.
Diamondback Blanket Overlay Mosaic Crochet Pattern | Etsy
The variety of colors brought together by a single contrasting yarn make this a striking series of panels. The distinctly American Southwestern design and the usage of yarn tails to create fringe make this a piece that will grab attention no matter the color palette.
Mosaic Compilation Crochet Pattern | Etsy
Look no further than this mosaic crochet blanket to showcase the variety of patterns that can be made with one technique. If someone wants to learn mosaic crochet thoroughly through a large project that experiments with many different patterns, this is the one to start with.
Flora Collection: Set of 12 Mosaic Crochet Patterns | Etsy
Although many mosaic patterns are made within rows, the technique can also be extended to the round. This set of colorful squares can be mixed and matched as necessary to make a work of any size. The creator here also has other mosaic tiles that could be mixed and matched with this set, allowing for a wide variety of designs.
Thassos Mosaic Crochet Blanket Instant Download PDF Pattern | Etsy
Sometimes you just want to go back to basics. This blanket’s simple, repetitive, mosaic design and monochromatic look makes it perfect for any kind of decor. It would also be a wonderful gift for just about any occasion.
Midnight Snowflakes Blanket Crochet Blanket Pattern Blanket | Etsy
Although many mosaic crochet patterns are abstract geometric shapes, a little bit of care in the design can make it fit into a theme. These snowflakes on a dark blue background bring the more general designs of mosaic crochet squarely into the winter season.
Bonez Mosaic Crochet Skeleton Pattern Chart by Sixel Design | Etsy
Who doesn’t love a nice spooky pattern all year around? This mosaic crochet pattern is obviously fit for something like a table runner with its shape and size, but the motif could be repurposed into part of a blanket for those who don’t believe Halloween ends in October.
Volunteer Baby Blanket Pattern Key Mosaic Crochet Blanket | Etsy
Although mosaic certainly has its serious side, there’s no reason it can’t lend itself to a striking baby blanket. This pattern uses a variety of bright colors to bring a springtime cheer to the neat angles of mosaic. The border here is especially striking, bringing the whole project together with its unique design.
Crochet PATTERN Tree Tops Throw Blanket Afghan. Original | Etsy
The Scandinavian style of this throw and its four accent colors shows how a strong color palette can further emphasize shapes in mosaic crochet. The instructions here are clear and the design itself is relatively easy to keep track of, making this a good mosaic crochet for beginners.
The Mexican Tiles Crochet Pattern | Etsy
Two-toned mosaic looks can be striking, but the ombres built into these tiles make them something special. Even with the repetition of the pattern itself, these squares show how a few careful adjustments to yarn colors can give mosaic crochet a whole new makeover.
Mosaic Crochet Baby Blanket | Etsy
Variegated yarns can make mosaic crochet even more convenient by reducing those pesky ends if you want to change colors. This baby blanket makes the sharp corners of mosaic much more fun, and offers a simple geometric pattern any parent would be happy to see.
Mosaic Afghan/blanket Pattern Chevron Apache Waves. Written | Etsy
One of the most visually complex patterns on this list combines chevrons with mosaic to create a unique pattern. Although this is one of the more complicated patterns on the list that combines two techniques that both require counting, a little care will make this into an heirloom piece for anyone.
Quilted Mosaic Blanket Pattern | Etsy
One of the most recent trends in mosaic crochet is combining a Scheepjes Whirl with three to four Whirlettes. This pattern shows just how whimsical a mosaic project can turn out through its rainbow body color contrasting with the black Whirlettes.
CROCHET PATTERN / Caribbean Coast Afghan | Etsy UK
Learn mosaic crochet by crocheting this beautiful Caribbean Coast Afghan. If you love colourwork but hate carrying yarn and changing colours, you will love this crochet Afghan! Adding a double border eliminates having ends to weave in. The crochet pattern Includes a video tutorial.
We hope you love these mosaic crochet patterns! Mosaic just fits in well with home decor. It can create complex patterns that work as blankets, table runners, bags, or even coasters with some of the tile designs.
Now is as good of a time as any to pick up the technique and create all kinds of fun projects!
Looking for more mosaic crochet patterns? Check these out:
- Wanderers Blanket
- Diamond Overlay Mosaic Crochet Blanket
- Rainbow Splash Overlay Mosaic Blanket
- Hayden Mosaic Tote Bag
Which of these are you going to add to your upcoming projects? Have any other mosaic patterns caught your eye recently? Feel free to share both!
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– Kaylan W –
Guest WriterKaylan W. is an aspiring law student, writer, and crochet designer, and clearly needs to make as many hats as she likes to wear. You can find her at @skeleskein on Ravelry for crochet business and @kw_writing on Twitter for all the rest.