Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Crochet Blanket

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Introducing the Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Crochet Blanket, the perfect addition to your fall decor!

This cozy and stylish blanket measures 40″ x 55″, making it an ideal size for snuggling on the couch or adding a touch of warmth to your bed.

Intermediate skill level.
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Crocheted using the soft and velvety Bernat Softee Chunky yarn combined with vibrant Premier ColorFusion yarn, this blanket showcases the stunning inset mosaic crochet technique. Not only does this method create a beautiful visual pattern, but it also eliminates pesky yarn tails by carrying the yarn up the right side of the blanket with two rows in each colour.

Join us in creating a blanket that embodies the charm of autumn, bringing warmth and colour to your home. Get ready to crochet a masterpiece that you’ll cherish for years to come!

Easy Inset Mosaic Crochet Blanket

Did you know that you can create beautiful colorwork without the hassle of tangled yarn, carrying multiple strands, or cutting tails? Inset mosaic crochet is the way to go!

A vibrant mosaic crochet blanket with geometric patterns is draped over a light-colored chair, perfectly complementing the nearby woven basket.

The Bulky Crochet Blanket is designed with simplicity in mind, making it an easy introduction to inset mosaic crochet. This pattern is perfect for beginners and works up incredibly quickly using bulky weight yarn.

Although inset mosaic is typically known to be more challenging than overlay mosaic, this pattern is an easier design than others I have done. If it’s your first time trying inset mosaic, give this pattern a try! You’ll be amazed at how quickly it comes together.

What is the Difference Between Overlay and Inset Mosaic?

I often get asked, “What is the difference between Inset and Overlay Mosaic crochet?” The answer is pretty simple.

In overlay mosaic, you cut the yarn at the end of each row. Then, you start back at the beginning of the row by joining the new color. Each row is worked independently, which means you have more yarn tails to deal with. However, we handle this by doing a double border, which hides the tails without needing to weave them in!

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Inset mosaic, on the other hand, is a bit different. You work across the row, and then you turn and work back. While doing this, you crochet single crochets (sc) over the previous row’s mosaic double crochets and single crochets, while working chains over the chain spaces.

Once you get back to the right side of the blanket, you change colors, crocheting over the yarn tails to carry the other color up the side. This eliminates the need to cut the yarn after each row, making it less labor-intensive than overlay mosaic.

A mosaic crochet blanket with geometric patterns in shades of orange, red, and purple lies next to autumn leaves, a wooden spindle, and an acorn decoration.

Can I Crochet an Overlay Mosaic Design Using The Inset Method?

My preferred mosaic method is the inset method. When you use this technique, the pattern will elongate slightly because you’re working two rows for each design row. So, while you can use inset mosaic for different designs, it may alter the look of the original pattern.

I usually choose the best mosaic method based on the design we’re making. I know many of you love the ease of no tails, just like I do, so I completely understand wanting to make all mosaic projects using the inset method.

Yarn Requirements

Bernat Softee Chunky (CDN)

Super Bulky Weight #6, 108yds/100g, 100% Acrylic Shown in Natural

8 Balls exactly

Premier ColorFusion Chunky (CDN)

Bulky Weight #5, 109yds/100g, 100% Acrylic Shown in Autumn Sky

5 Balls exactly

*Consider ordering additional yarn

Mosaic Crochet Blanket Size

One Size 40″ x 55″

Skill Level

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

Gauge

Body: 9 sts and 11 rows equal to 4″ in mosaic pattern with 9mm hook

Border: 3.5 sts and 3 rows equal to 1.5″ in sc blo with 4mm hook

Mosaic crochet blanket featuring a geometric pattern in white, purple, and orange tones. Paired with skeins of white and multicolored yarn, complemented by vibrant orange flowers.

Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Color Fusion

Mary Maxim Aspen (CDN) – 130 yards/100g

Premier Puzzle (CDN) 328 yds/200g

Marvelous Chunky (CDN) 270yDS/198g

Mandala Impressions– 164 yds/150g

Suitable Yarn Substitutes For Bernat Softee Chunky

Premier Basix Chunky (CDN) -117 yds/100g

Titan (CDN)80 yards/85g

Lion brand Hue + Me (CDN) 306 yds/100g

Chunky Plush– 279 yds/283g

Crochet Hooks Required

US L/11 (8mm)

US M/N/13 (9mm)

(Cdn site)

Hook Tray

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Materials

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Blocking Pins

4-6 Blocking Mats 24″x24″

Woolwash

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS- Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

Special Stitches

Mdc – Mosaic Double Crochet – A drop down dc is worked as a double crochet that is worked into the skipped st 3 rows below. It is indicated by an X on the chart. This stitch is worked on the RS of the garment. To prevent loose chains on the WS of work, you can anchor them by working the dc st around the chains. See the video for a demonstration.

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Video for the Mosaic Crochet Blanket

Welcome to our tutorial on the Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Blanket!

In this cozy and chunky project, we’ll guide you through the inset mosaic crochet technique, which beautifully eliminates yarn tails by carrying the yarn up the right side of the blanket. You’ll learn how to work two rows in each colour, creating a stunning visual effect.

In this video, we’ll walk you through how to read the mosaic chart and start crocheting your blanket, ensuring you grasp the technique with confidence.

We’ll also cover how to crochet a lovely single crochet in the back loop border to finish off your masterpiece.

Video Tutorial

Join me and follow along to this detailed tutorial to complete the Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Blanket

YouTube video
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Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Crochet Blanket

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Pattern

Notes:

To change colours, work the last yarn over of the last stitch with the next colour. Carry the yarn up the right side of the work by crocheting over the colour being carried in the last and first stitch. Be sure to drop off the previous colour and pick up the next colour for the next colour change. When working chain stitches, it’s important to crochet them loosely. The mosaic chart is included in the AD-Free PDF.

Row 1 (RS):

With smaller hook and A, ch 83, 1 sc in the back hump (leg) of 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—82 sts.

Row 2 (WS):

With A, ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, change to B on the last st, turn—82 sts.

Row 3:

With B and larger hook, ch 1, 1 sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts; rep from * across, 1 sc in last st turn.

Row 4:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts; rep from * across, 1 sc in last st turn.

Row 5:

With A, ch 1, work 1 sc in the first st, *mdc next 2 sts, ch 1, sk st, mdc next 2 sts; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 6:

With A, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *sc next 2 sts, ch 1, sk st, sc next 2 sts; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 7:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *ch 1, sk st, 1 sc in next st, 1 mdc next st, 1 sc next st, ch 1, sk st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 8:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *ch 1, sk st, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, ch 1, sk st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st turn.

Row 9:

With A, ch 1, work 1 sc in the first st, *mdc next st, ch 3, sk 3 sts, mdc next st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 10:

With A, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *sc next st, ch 3, sk 3 sts, sc next st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 11:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *sc next st, mdc next 3 sts, sc next st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 12:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.

Row 13:

With A, ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.

Row 14:

Rep row 13.

Row 15:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.

Row 16:

Rep row 15.

Rows 17-18:

Rep row 13.

Rows 19-20:

Rep row 15.

Rows 21-22:

Rep row 13.

Rows 23-32:

Rep rows 3-12.

Row 33:

With A, ch 1, work 1 sc in the first st, *sc next st, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc next st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 34:

With A, ch 1, work 1 sc in the first st, *sc next st, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc next st; rep from * across, 1 sc last st, turn.

Row 35:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *ch 1, sk next st, mdc next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 36:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *ch 1, sk next st, sc next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 37:

With A, ch 1, work 1 sc in the first st, * 1 mdc next st, 1 sc next st, ch 1, sk st, sc next st, 1 mdc next st; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 38:

With A, ch 1, work 1 sc in the first st, * 1 sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk st, 1 sc next 2 sts; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 39:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, * ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 mdc next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 40:

With B, ch 1, 1 sc in the first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 41:

With A, ch 1, work 1 sc in the first st, * 1 mdc next 2 sts, 1 sc next st, 1 mdc next 2 sts; rep from * across, 1 sc in the last st, turn.

Row 42:

With A, ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 43-122:

Rep Rows 23-42 (4 times).

Rows 123-124:

Rep row 15.

Rows 125-126:

Rep row 13

Rows 127-128:

Rep row 15

Rows 129-130:

Rep row 13

Rows 131-132:

Rep row 15

Rows 133-142:

Rep rows 33-42.

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Border

Setup Round:

With larger hook and A, ch 1, sl st in each st across, at corner ch 2, sl st in each row across side, at corner ch 2, sl st in each st across, at corner ch 2, sl st in each row across side, at corner ch 2, sl st in first sl st to join.

Rounds 1-3:

With smaller hook, ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st around, at corners, in ch-2 sp work (sc, ch 2, sc), sl st in first sc to join. Last round, fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking

Wet the blanket in lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap or woolwash. Allow soaking for around 25-30 min. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Wrap in a towel to press out the excess water.

Lay the on blocking mats and pin it to the measurements. Allow to dry thoroughly, and remove pins.

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