Meet the flock! The Quirky Birds Blanket is an overlay mosaic crochet baby blanket built from one simple bird motif — except no two birds are quite the same. One’s sporting a crown. Another’s rocking a pair of glasses. And yes, one of them is wearing Y-fronts (we don’t ask why). Each bird shares the same base shape, so once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll be racing to see which personality comes next.

If you’ve never tried overlay mosaic before, this is a lovely place to start — the technique builds up in simple, repeating rows, so the “wow, did I really make that?” moment sneaks up on you fast. Links to helpful video tutorials are included in the pattern too, so you’ve got support close at hand whenever you need it. And if you’re already mosaic-obsessed, get ready for a proper giggle every time a new bird reveals itself.

The finished blanket measures approximately 70.5 x 98cm (28 x 38.5 inches) before the border is added — a lovely snuggly size for a baby blanket, with room to make it your own with an edging of your choice.

The pattern includes both US and UK crochet terms, written and charted instructions, and a large print version — so however you like to work, there’s a version made for you. It’s also been fully tested and tech-edited, so you can pick up your hook with confidence.

Quirky Birds is launching as part of the Scraps to Stitches Make-Along, running throughout September. For the duration of the event, it’s available at a discounted rate as part of a 6-pattern bundle alongside five other MAL designs (on Ravelry and Payhip) — a lovely way to stock up your pattern library while giving a whole flock of birds a home. This offer runs until the end of September 2026.

Grab your scraps, pick your favourite bird’s personality, and let’s get stitching.

You may sell the blankets that you crochet by following this pattern on a small scale provided that you credit Elimee Designs as the pattern designer. Mass production is not permitted. This pattern or any of its parts may not be altered, reproduced, distributed, sold, made into a video tutorial, or translated without written permission from Elimee Designs. Copies can be made for personal use only.

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