A festive holiday crochet blanket pattern using the overlay mosaic technique
The Candy Cane Lane Mosaic Blanket is a gorgeous and festive crochet project that combines classic Christmas charm with modern texture. Designed using the overlay mosaic crochet technique, this blanket features bold candy cane motifs, sparkling red shimmer yarn, and a beautiful holiday aesthetic that suits any home decor.
Whether you love holiday crochet projects, textured blankets, or eye-catching mosaic designs, this pattern is an instant seasonal showstopper.
Table of Contents
Below you’ll find everything you need to know before making the blanket — supplies, sizes, stitches, yarn details, video help, skill level, and more.
Why You’ll Love the Candy Cane Lane Mosaic Blanket
- Perfect holiday showpiece for your home
- Looks complex, but is worked row-by-row in a simple mosaic technique
- Stunning candy cane motifs
- Beautiful contrast between solid white and shimmer red yarn
- Festive texture and drape
- Designed with the overlay mosaic technique, perfect for mosaic beginners
- Makes an amazing Christmas gift or keepsake
- Fully supported with a beginner-friendly video tutorial
- Choose between a decorative picot edging or a no-ends double border
Video Tutorial
In this video tutorial, we’ll walk you through the basics of creating the Candy Cane Lane Blanket using the overlay mosaic crochet technique. We’ll begin by reviewing the supplies you’ll need and then demonstrate how to get started with the correct foundation chain. To help you build confidence with the technique, we’ll work through the first few rows of the pattern as a swatch—perfect for practicing before diving into the full blanket.
Please note that this tutorial does not cover the entire pattern, but focuses on the foundational skills and stitch technique. We’ll also show you how to finish off your blanket off with a beautiful picot stitch border.
Key Takeaways
- The Candy Cane Lane Mosaic Blanket uses the overlay mosaic technique, combining Christmas charm and modern texture.
- This crochet pattern features bold candy cane motifs and shimmering red yarn, perfect for holiday decor.
- It’s beginner-friendly with a video tutorial that demonstrates foundational skills for creating the blanket.
- The pattern includes options for two decorative borders: a picot stitch border and a double border to hide ends.
- You can purchase an ad-free PDF download with complete instructions, charts, and yarn requirements for the blanket.
What You Need to Make the Blanket
Yarn Requirements
Premier Basix Shimmer (CDN) Or Herrschners
Worsted Weight #4 Shown in Peppermint (B)
97% Acrylic, 3% Metallic Polyester, 216 yds/120 g
8 balls. Add 2 more balls if you are working a double boarder.
Premier Basix Worsted (CDN) Or Herrschners
Worsted Weight #4 Shown White (A)
100% acrylic, 359 yds/200 g
5 balls or 1795 yds
Yarn Substitutes
Mary Maxim Starlette Sparkle (CDN link)
Premier Everyday Worsted (cdn site)
Hooks Required
Or the hook size needed to obtain the pattern gauge. Check out our guide to gauge for beginners.
Notions
Stitch Marker
Guage
Mosaic: 14 sts and 13 rows equal to 4″ in mosaic pattern with 5.5mm hook
Border: 1.5″ wide
Not sure what gauge is? Take a look at our free beginner’s guide to gauge.
Border Options
Two finishing styles are included in the Candy Cane Lane Mosaic Blanket:
Option 1: Picot Stitch Border
- Decorative, elegant
- Simple slip-stitch round
- Hdc rounds
- Picot edging for a crisp finish
Option 2: Double Border (Hide The Tails)
- Encloses all ends inside
- Great for beginners and those who dislike weaving in ends
- Uses front & back panel construction
- Join both layers with a single crochet
Helpful Resources
- Join our Facebook Crochet Community for pattern support and inspiration
- Subscribe on YouTube for hundreds of free tutorials
- Sign up for our newsletter and receive 40% off your first Ravelry purchase!
- Sign up for our YouTube Membership
Let’s Crochet Together on YouTube
Join our crochet community on YouTube, with hundreds of free tutorials for every skill level!
FAQ & Terms
This pattern requires an Intermediate skill level
This pattern is professionally written in technical writing and tech edited for accuracy. You need to be comfortable reading technical repeats.
This post may contain affiliate links. Purchases made through these links may earn MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc. a small commission at no extra cost to you. Content on this site is supported by ads—please do not block or remove them.
Copyright
All patterns, photos, and written content are the property of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc. and protected by copyright law.
Usage
Free patterns are for viewing only on this blog. You may not copy, download, print, screenshot, or redistribute any part of the pattern. Access must remain through this page with ads visible. Use of ad blockers, reader view, or any similar tools that remove or hide ads and site content is strictly prohibited.
Legal Notice
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution may result in copyright infringement penalties.
By accessing this post, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Yes! You may sell finished items made from MJ’s patterns, but please credit:
“Pattern by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc.”
Pattern Support is only available in our Facebook Community group and Video Tutorials.
No additional support is provided for modified patterns, alternate yarns, or changes to gauge.
Purchase the Beautifully Designed AD-FREE PDF Download
The Candy Cane Lane Mosaic Blanket pattern includes full written instructions, mosaic stitch charts, a complete supply list, gauge and tension details, yarn substitution options, a QR code to the video tutorial, and two border finishing methods to personalize your blanket.
If you like this pattern, you may also like these crochet patterns:
This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on October 30th, 2025.
Thank you for visiting MJ’s Off The Hook Designs I hope you enjoyed this pattern and feel inspired to pick up your hook and start creating.
You can find even more crochet patterns in our Ravelry andEtsy shops.
For daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes peeks, join me over on Facebook or Instagram, or join our YouTube Membership for exclusive content!
