Crazy Christmas Squares CAL - Centre-Out Overlay Mosaic Crochet Pattern

DESCRIPTION

Tired of endless sewing in tails with your overlay mosaic projects? This centre-out Crazy Christmas Squares pattern offers a seamless solution! Customise it with any yarn and colour combination to create a unique festive throw.

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KEY FEATURES

• Centre-out overlay mosaic crochet technique.
• Detailed written instructions with charts and round-by-round photos.
• Handy stitch glossary with tips and tricks.
• Instructions for joining squares and creating a simple border.
• Yarn amounts provided for the sample version.
• Ideas on different pattern options.

There are three videos that were created to accompany the pattern when it was originally run as a CAL. If you want to see what it looks like and what’s involved, then check out the playlist on YouTube.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• US terminology used (easy conversion to UK terms).
• English language only.
• The pattern is 60 pages long, so only print the pages you need.

As this was originally run as a CAL, you will have access to the CAL parts as well as the full 60-page document until Monday 16th December 2024. If you prefer the pattern in parts, make sure you download them to your Ravelry library before Monday, as they will be removed after that.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

You can use any yarn and colour combination you like. However, the yarn amount will vary depending on your chosen yarn and hook size.

The following yarn requirements are estimates and based on the yarn specified (DK weight #3) and a 3.50 mm hook.

Red and White Sample Blanket
Using Knit Craft Era DK in Red and Robin Sparkle DK in White, I needed 3 skeins of each colour. If you are using a different yarn and/or hook you may need more or less.

Squares:
For each 23-round square and using DK weight yarn and a 3.50 mm hook, you will need, approximately:

• Colour A (Pattern Colour): 60 m
• Colour B (Background Colour): 70 m

You will need another 300 m, approximately, for the simple border.

YOU WILL ALSO NEED

• The hook recommended for your yarn. In the sample, I used a 3.50 mm hook instead of the recommended 4.00 mm, as I wanted the texture to be denser. Hook size is personal choice, but will affect the final yarn usage and project size.
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch Markers (advisable)

It is recommended that you download the FREE Tiny Mosaic Tile pattern to get used to the method. You can also download it for free from Ravelry here or join the Craft Pixie Crochet Club on Facebook, where you can find it in the FILES section.

You may also find it useful to watch my video on Centre Out Overlay Mosaic Crochet, which is available on YouTube. This walks you through the pattern giving you lots of tips and tricks. Click here to go to YouTube and view the video.

A big thank you to my wonderful testers: Sally Norwood, Joke Vandecasteele-Wegsteen, Carol Brunquell Sutcliffe, Lourdes, Tracey Ferguson, Melissa Hitchman.

Craft Pixie has some useful videos. Why not check out the YouTube channel.

Copyright: This is an original pattern by Pippa at The Craft Pixie. Please respect copyright. You can use the pattern for personal use and sell finished items, but reproduction, sharing, selling, or lending the pattern is prohibited.

Please message me if you have any questions.
Pippa x