Mix-and-Match Mosaic Blankets

Crochet Pattern Round-Up
Written By Nichola Griffiths

Do you ever spot a gorgeous blanket pattern and wish you could keep just the border from one, a panel from another, and the colour scheme from a third? That’s exactly the fun of designing a mosaic mix-and-match blanket. Whether you want to stick to easy-to-fit repeats (think multiples of 48, 24, 12, 6, 4, 3 or 2) for a fuss-free build, or throw caution to the wind and combine motifs of any size, you can create a blanket that’s truly and uniquely yours.

If the thought of juggling stitch multiples or planning layouts makes your head spin, don’t worry — I’ve got you covered. My Mix-and-Match Mosaic Crib Sheet (and video tutorial) is coming soon! It will walk you through the whole process step-by-step, from choosing compatible motifs to calculating repeats and planning your layout. It will be the perfect companion to help you turn your ideas into a blanket you’ll truly love.

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New to Overlay Mosaic Crochet?

Don’t worry, simply start out by watching this video tutorial which covers the basics, or read the summary below.

  • All rows are worked from right to left.

  • Usually the yarn colour changes with every row i.e. you ONLY use ONE colour per row – you ignore any changes in colour of the chart squares, they simply show what the final design will look like. You will need to fo at the end of every row.

  • Every row contains the same number of stitches (st).

  • The first and last st in every row is a single crochet (sc).

    • The first st is indicated by a square with a letter e.g. ‘A’ or ‘B’ in the chart.

    • The final st is indicated by a square with a ‘+’ in the chart.

  • Back loop only sc (BLOsc) are indicated by a square without a ‘X’ in the chart.

  • Front loop only double crochet (FLOdc) are indicated by a square with a ‘X’ in the chart.

  • All FLOdc are worked into the same-coloured stitch two rows down.

  • The red lines on the chart indicate the repeating section.

If you need a reminder of, or to learn, any of the essential techniques for your mix-and-match blanket, a variety of video tutorials are available below. Each skill is demonstrated in a step-by-step manner to help you master them with ease.

Handy Video tutorials

Mix and Match Pattern Suggestions

Geometric

Animal-Inspired

Fall/Halloween

Winter/Festive

And Even More!

If you’d like your design to be featured in this round-up, just send me an email with the pattern name, repeat size, a photo, and a link to where it’s available — I’ll do my best to include it!

There’s something so special about seeing everyone’s mix-and-match creations come to life — no two blankets ever look the same! Once you’ve downloaded the crib sheet and chosen your favourite motifs, I’d love to see what you come up with. Share your progress photos in the Elimee Designs Facebook group or post on social media using #mosaicmixandmatch so our community can cheer you on (and maybe borrow a few of your clever ideas!).

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