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- How to Crochet Overlay Mosaic
- Colour Inspiration
- Pattern Support
- Video Tutorials
About Mosaic Crochet
Mosaic crochet is a captivating colourwork technique that allows you to create intricate, geometric patterns using simple stitches. Unlike traditional colourwork methods, mosaic crochet typically works with one colour per row. This means no complicated yarn changes mid-row or tangled yarn! The beautiful patterns emerge as you layer contrasting rows, often using clever stitch placement to reveal bold motifs and textures. The Frosty Pines blanket uses the overlay mosaic technique.
Pattern Notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Video tutorials are available in right and left-handed versions.
- This blanket is made of 2 different square mosaic designs. You will be making 6 of each design before joining and adding a final border.
- The pattern can be made using the written pattern or the charts.
Gauge & Size
- Your squares will measure 7.6cm (3in) after 6 rounds.
- Completed size: Width 117cm (46in). Height 152.5cm (60in)
- Yarn: Yarnsmiths Create, DK (#3), 100% Acrylic, 290m (317yds)/ 100g (3.5oz) 6 balls (1831yds) in shade, Stone Grey 3015 (MC) and 6 balls (1740yds) in shade Off White 3045 (CC).
- Hook: 4mm (G-6)
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Measuring Tape
About The Yarn
Yarnsmiths Create DK is an affordable, versatile yarn from Wool Warehouse. They have created a fun and friendly acrylic yarn that is soft, warm, and easy to care for! PLUS it comes in 120 colours!! I’ll leave some colour inspiration below…
Colour Inspiration: Yarnsmiths Create DK
Greens & Blues
Pinks & Purples
Reds
Sienna Red & Cream
PDF Pattern
Your Makes
This pattern was originally launched in The Crochet Community in 2024 as a crochet along, and our lovely members made the most beautiful blankets! CLICK HERE to find out more about my monthly online membership. In October 2025, we released this pattern as a Crochet Along for the Bella Coco Crochet audience.
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Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
- Stitch(s): st(s)
- Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
- Back Loop Only Slip Stitch(s): BLOss(s): Insert hook into the back loop only, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
- Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Special Stitches
- Back Loop Only Double Crochet: BLOdc: Insert hook into the back loop only of the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Front Loop Only Treble Crochet 2 rows down: FLOtr2d: Yarn over, insert into the front loop only of the stitch two rows down, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
Never Tried Mosaic Crochet?
Don’t worry! Mosaic crochet might look complicated, but it’s actually made using simple stitches, mostly double crochets, treble crochets and chains with colour changes to create that striking effect. We’ll walk you through it all, one round at a time. This CAL uses Overlay crochet, so if you’ve never tried mosaic crochet, I’d encourage you to try this technique before the CAL starts in November!
Overlay Mosaic
Learn how to crochet overlay mosaic. CLICK HERE for the free written pattern. See below for the video tutorials to learn the basic principles of the technique.
Right-handed Tutorial
Or you can watch on YouTube
Left-handed Tutorial
Or you can watch on YouTube
Pattern Support
The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters.
Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.
Free Pattern: Frosty Pines Throw
Tree Square
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
1-6
- Rnd 1: (RS) With CC, make a Magic Ring, ch 1 (does not count as a st here or throughout), 8 dc in magic ring. J.
- Rnd 2 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 3 CC: Cfb in corner st, Fl in next st. [Cf in corner st, Fl in next st] three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Rnd 4 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 5 st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 5 CC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 7 st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 6 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next 9 st] Four times. J.
Note that in round 6, the last Fl on one side and the first Fl on the next side will both be worked into the same corner.
7-12
- Rnd 7 CC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 11 st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 8 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 13 st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 9 CC: Cfb in corner st, Fl in next 5 sts, BL in next 3 sts, Fl in next 5 sts. [Cf in corner st, Fl in next 5 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 5 sts.] three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb . J.
- Rnd 10 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 7 sts, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next 7 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 11 CC: Cfb in corner st, Fl in next 7 sts, BL in next 3 sts, Fl in next 7 sts. [Cf in corner st, Fl in next 7 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 7 sts.] three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb . J.
- Rnd 12 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 10 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 10sts] Four times. J.
13-18
- Rnd 13 CC: Cfb in corner st, Fl in next 2 sts, Bl in next 17 sts, Fl in next 2 sts. [Cf in corner st, Fl in next 2 sts, Bl in next 17 sts, Fl in next 2 sts] Three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Rnd 14 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 4 sts, Fl in next 17 sts, Bl in next 4 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 15 CC: Cfb in corner st, Fl in next 4 sts, Bl in next 17 sts, Fl in next 4 sts. [Cf in corner st, Fl in next 4 sts, Bl in next 17 sts, Fl in next 4 sts] Three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Rnd 16 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 7 sts, Fl in next 15 sts, Bl in next 7 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 17 CC: Cfb in corner st, Fl in next 7 sts, Bl in next 15 sts, Fl in next 7 sts. [Cf in corner st, Fl in next 7 sts, Bl in next 15 sts, Fl in next 7 sts] Three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Rnd 18 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 10 sts, Fl in next 13 sts, Bl in next 10 sts] Four times. J.
19-24
- Rnd 19 CC: Cd in corner st, Fl in next 11 sts, Bl in next 13 sts, Fl in next 11 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 20 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 12 sts, Fl in next 11 sts, Bl in next 12 sts, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 21 CC: Cfb in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 12 sts, Bl in next 11 sts, Fl in next 12 sts, Bl in next st. [Cf in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 12 sts, Bl in next 11 sts, Fl in next 12 sts, Bl in next st.] Three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Rnd 22 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 13 sts, Fl in next 9 sts, Bl in next 13 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 23 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 13 sts, Bl in next 9 sts, Fl in next 13 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 24 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 14 sts, Fl in next 7 sts, Bl in next 14 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
25-27
- Rnd 25 CC: Cfb in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 14 sts, Bl in next 7 sts, Fl in next 14 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st. [Cf in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 14 sts, Bl in next 7 sts, Fl in next 14 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st] Three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Rnd 26 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 15 sts, Fl in next 5 sts, Bl in next 15 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 27 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts. Bl in next st, Fl in next 15 sts, Bl in next 5 sts, Fl in next 15 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts] Four times. J.
28-31
- Rnd 28 MC: [Cd in corner st, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice. Fl in next st, Bl in next 16 sts, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next 16 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice. Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Round 29 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) twice. Bl in next st, Fl in next 16 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 16 sts, (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) twice. Bl in next st, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Round 30 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 2 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice. Fl in next st, Bl in next 17 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 17 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice. Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts] Four times. J.
- Round 31 CC: [Cd in corner st, (Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st) three times. Fl in next 17 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 17 sts, (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) three times] Four times. J.
Key
Snowflake Square
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
1-6
- Rnd 1: (RS) With MC, make a magic Ring, ch 1 (does not count as a st here or throughout), 8 dc in magic ring. J.
- Rnd 2 CC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 3 MC: Cfb in corner st, Fl in next st. [Cf in corner st, Fl in next st] Three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Rnd 4 CC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 5 st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 5 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 7 st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 6 CC: Cfb in corner st, Fl in next 7 st. [Cf in corner st, Fl in next 7 sts] Three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
7-12
- Rnd 7 MC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 11 st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 8 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 5 st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 5 sts, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 9 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 4 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 4 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 10 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 6 st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next 6 sts, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 11 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 4 sts, Bl in next 7 sts, Fl in next 4 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 12 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 6 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 6 sts, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
13-17
- Rnd 13 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 4 sts, (Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st) twice. Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 4 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 14 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 6 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 6 sts , Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 15 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 5 sts, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 7 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next 5 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 16 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 10 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts) twice, Fl in next st, Bl in next 10 sts, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 17 MC: Cfb in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 8 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice. Fl in next 8 sts, Bl in next st. [Cf in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 8 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice. Fl in next 8 sts, Bl in next st] Three times. Fl in same st as first Cfb . J.
18-21
- Rnd 18 CC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 11 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 11 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 19 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next 10 sts, Bl in next 3 st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 7 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 10 st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 20 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 10 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 10 sts, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Rnd 21 MC: Cfb in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 9 sts, Bl in next 2 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) three times, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next 9 sts, Bl in next st. *Cf in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 9 sts, Bl in next 2 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) three times, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next 9 sts, Bl in next st; repeat from * twice more. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
22-24
- Rnd 22 CC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 12 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 12 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 23 MC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 11 sts, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 7 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next 11 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 24 CC: [Cd in corner st, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 14 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts) twice, Fl in next st, Bl in next 14 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
25-27
- Rnd 25 MC: Cfb in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 13 st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next 13 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st. *Cf in corner st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 13 st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next 13 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st; repeat from * twice more. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Rnd 26 CC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 2 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 16 sts, Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next 16 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts] Four times. J.
- Rnd 27 MC: [Cd in corner st, (Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st) twice. Fl in next 15 sts, Bl in next 5 st, Fl in next 15 sts, (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) twice] Four times. J.
28-31
- Rnd 28 CC: [Cd in corner st, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice, Fl in next st, Bl in next 17 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 17 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice, Fl in next st] Four times. J.
- Round 29 MC: Cfb in corner st, (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) twice, Bl in next st, Fl in next 17 st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 17 sts, (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) twice, Bl in the next st. *Cf in corner st, (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) twice, Bl in next st, Fl in next 17 st, Bl in next st, Fl in next 17 sts, (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) twice, Bl in the next st; repeat from * twice more. Fl in same st as first Cfb. J.
- Round 30 CC: [Cd in corner st, Bl in next 2 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice, Fl in next st, Bl in next 17 sts, Fl in next st, Bl in next 17 sts, (Fl in next st, Bl in next 3 sts) twice, Fl in next st, Bl in next 2 sts] Four times. J.
- Round 31 MC: [Cd in corner st, (Fl in next 3 sts, Bl in next st) three times, Fl in next 17 sts, Bl in next st, Fl in next 17 sts (Bl in next st, Fl in next 3 sts) three times] Four times. J.
Key
Joining & Border
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
1-6
- Once your squares are made, steam block to 35.5cm X 35.5cm (14in X 14in).
- You will now be joining your squares using mattress stitch (or your preferred sewing method) by placing two squares together with right sides facing (see chart info below).
- Begin by sewing the ‘short joins’ following the chart.
These joins are represented with dotted lines. You will have two rows in the formation of square 1-2-1 and two rows in the formation of 2-1-2. - Do not sew in the ends until the end of the project.
- Once you have formed your rows, you will now join these to form the full blanket. These joins are represented by the solid lines. Place two rows together with right sides facing.
Pattern: Border
With CC, join in any corner ch-1 sp with ss.
1-3
- Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as htr and ch-1 here and throughout), htr in same sp. *Htr in next 61 st, skip (ch-1, join and ch-1 sp); repeat from * to last ch-1 sp. (Htr, ch 1, htr) in corner ch-1 sp **. Repeat from * to ** working only one htr in final ch-1 sp. Join with ss to 2nd ch of ch-3. Do not turn.
- Rnd 2: Ss across to chsp. Ch 3, work 2 htr in same st. Htr in each st across to ch-1 sp. *(2 htr, ch 1, 2 htr) in ch-1 sp; htr in each st to next ch-1 sp; repeat from * twice more. Htr in beg ch-1 sp, join with ss to 2nd ch of ch-3. Fasten off. Do not turn.
- Join MC in any ch-1 sp.
- Rnd 3: Ch 3, htr in same st. Htr in each st across to ch-1 sp. *(2 htr, ch 1, 2 htr) in ch-1 sp; htr in each st to next ch-1 sp; repeat from * twice more. Htr in beg ch-1 sp, join with ss to 2nd ch of ch-3. Fasten off. Do not turn.
4-8
- Rnd 4-7: Ss across to ch-sp. Ch 3, htr in same st. Htr in each st across to ch-1 sp. *(2 htr, ch 1, 2 htr) in ch-1 sp; htr in each st to next ch-1 sp; repeat from * twice more. Htr in beg ch-1 sp, join with ss to 2nd ch of ch-3. Do not turn. Fasten off on final round.
- Rnd 8: With CC, make a slip knot. Insert hook into corner ch-1 sp, place slip knot on hook and pull through. Slip st (loosely) in each st and ch-sp around. Join to first st using invisible join. Fasten off and sew in ends.
- Sew in all ends. If you find you have gaps between the joins, you can use your tail ends to close the gaps before sewing in the ends.
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