A few months ago I released a pattern called “Wild and Free Moose” which looked like this but had the quote “stay wild and free” written across it. (Buy both moose patterns for a super discount!)

When I first created the pattern, this was my original design. But I was concerned about the large black space that has no interlocking stitches (not relevant when doing it in the mosaic crochet technique). Since then, I have seen other designers use large spaces (with their interlocking patterns) and I believe it will be ok, so I am now releasing this simple moose on a buffalo plaid background.

Updated November 2023 to include an adjusted, solid overlay mosaic crochet option along with the original interlocking crochet and original overlay mosaic crochet options.

You will receive three files; one for each option.

The Locked Filet Mesh (LFM) interlocking crochet method uses only chain spaces and double crochets to create a mesh; two colors are worked alternately which creates the pattern.

Mosaic crochet is single crochet and double crochet stitches. The double crochet stitches cover some of the other color’s single crochet stitches to create the design. My patterns instruct you to cut your yarn at the end of each row. The back is striped but often gives a faint impression of the pattern on the front (sort of like illusion knitting). See an example here.

I have YouTube tutorials available for both crochet methods! Follow this link to get to my YouTube channel and find my other social links: https://ashleeslint.com/link-in-bio.

Interlocking Crochet
• Finished size 44” x 52”
• Chart size 175 x 207 = 36,225 stitches!
• 4.5 mm hook (US7)
• Worsted weight yarn (2590 yards total)
o Main color (MC) Moose Head – 1270 yards plus 50 for optional border
o Accent color (AC) Background – 1270 yards
• Gauge: 16 (dc, ch) x 8 rows = 4”

Mosaic Crochet (original, using interlocking crochet chart)
• Chart is 175 x 207 = 36,225 stitches
• Finished size 44” x 52”
• 4.5 mm hook (US7)
• Worsted weight yarn (2775 - 3475 yards)
o Main color (moose head) – 1575 yards
o Contrasting color – 1200 yards
o Optional envelope border – 700 yards
• Gauge: 16 stitches x 16 rows = 4”

Mosaic Crochet (original, using interlocking crochet chart)
• Chart 167 x 199
• Finished measurements approximately 48” x 53”
• 5 mm hook (US7)
• Worsted weight yarn (2975 - 3675 yards)
o Main color (moose head) – 1750 yards plus 700 yards for optional envelope border
o Contrasting color (background) – 1225 yards
• Gauge: 14 sc in BLO x 15 rows = 4”

©️ Ashlee Brotzell 2023, 2020.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited. 

What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed. 

Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website www.ashleeslint.com