If you want to achieve a flat wrong side in overlay mosaic crochet, then you’re at the right place.
This technique involves crocheting the double crochet stitches a bit different that normal in overlay mosaic crochet & the result is a flat surface at the back instead of uneven ridges.
Having a flat backside on your mosaic crochet projects can be the nice finish you are looking for on your mosaic crochet projects.
The anchored double crochet stitch is just what you need to implement to get those results. Let’s dive into this technique.
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When Can You Use The Anchored Double Crochet In Overlay Mosaic Crochet?
What’s great about the anchored double crochet is that you can use it in all overlay mosaic crochet patterns.
You don’t have to have special crochet pattern written to use the anchored double crochet, you can just swap it out with the long double crochet that is just worked into the front loop of the stitch two rows below.
One thing you need to be mindful about is that you may need more yarn if you use this technique than the pattern calls for.
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About the How to Get a Flat Wrong Side In Overlay Mosaic Crochet with Anchored Double Crochet
When you crochet overlay mosaic crochet, the backside of the crochet piece isn’t completely flat and filled with lots of flaps. In some cases you may want a smoother surface on the back side of your mosaic crochet project. With the anchored double crochet you can easily eliminate those flaps and get a flat wrong side in overlay mosaic crochet.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Instructions for the How to Get a Flat Wrong Side In Overlay Mosaic Crochet with Anchored Double Crochet
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
Insert crochet hook in back loop of next stitch. This is the step where you anchor the double crochet to flatten the backside of your work.
Pull up a loop.
Yarn over.
Insert crochet hook in front loop of stitch 2 rows below and pull up a loop.
Yarn over and pull yarn through the first 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull yarn through last 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Pros & Cons To This Technique
While crocheting overlay mosaic crochet with a flat wrong side is great, there’s for sure some pros and cons to using this technique.
Here’s some great points to consider:
- Pros:
- You get a smoother surface and no ridges to get stuck on.
- The overall look is more aesthetically pleasing.
- Cons:
- Uses a bit more yarn.
- Takes longer to crochet with the extra step.
The pros and cons for sure are something to consider and the final and imporatnt question:
Will you see the wrong side of your finished crochet project when you use it?
