The mosaic crochet stitch tutorial features a beautiful mosaic stitch pattern. This is one of many possible mosaic crochet stitches you can make using the mosaic crochet technique.
It creates a lovely zig zagging v-shaped crochet pattern. This crochet stitch is perfect for projects like a baby blanket, crochet pillow cover, crochet garments, rectangle shawls and more!
What’s great about mosaic crochet is that you use only one color per row, meaning it’s easier to follow.
If you haven’t tried mosaic crochet before, take a quick read on “6 simple rules of mosaic crochet” to learn how easy it is.
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About the mosaic crochet
Learn how to crochet the mosaic stitch. Mosaic crochet is a type of crochet color-work where you use only one color per row.
The mosaic crochet stitch tutorial features a beautiful mosaic stitch pattern. This is one of many possible mosaic crochet stitches you can make using the mosaic crochet technique.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
For this tutorial I used 5.5 mm (US: I-9 UK: 5).
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
For this one I used We Crochet – Swish Worsted, a 4 medium weight yarn.
2 colors of yarn
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Other Materials Needed
Crochet a Blanket
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 5 stitches and a row repeat of 6.
Abbreviations
- BLsc = back loop single crochet
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- ch = chain
- FL = front loop
- Ldc = double crochet in the front loop 2 rows below
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Gauge, Sizes and Measurements
To Make A 15 cm x 15 cm / 6 x 6 Inch Square
With the hook & yarn given, I crocheted:
- Ch 28 st, for a total of 27 stitches per row.
- 25 rows.
Techniques You Will Need
Mosaic Crochet
To crochet this pattern you will use the mosaic crochet technique, following these 3 simple rules:
- You will use color A & color B every other row.
- All single crochet stitches are worked in the back loop.
- All double crochet stitches (long double crochet/ Ldc) are worked 2 rounds below in the front loop & this front loop are always the same color as the one you’re working with.
Crocheting in the Front and Back Loop
This means that you will not crochet through the whole stitch as usual. A typical stitch contains two loops. One in the front, nearest you, and another stitch in the back, furthest away from you. One is called the front loop (the one nearest you), the other one the back loop, the one furthest away from you.
These stitches are abbreviated with FL and BL in front of their regular abbreviation.
Mosaic Crochet
To crochet this pattern you will use the mosaic crochet technique, following these 4 simple rules:
- You will use color A & color B every other row.
- All single crochet stitches are worked in the back loop.
- All double crochet stitches (long double crochet/ Ldc) are worked 2 rounds below in the front loop & this front loop are always the same color as the one you’re working with.
- You will always work on the right side (RS). That means you’ll cut yarn (here’s how to avoid cutting yarn) at the end of each row and reattach at the beginning of the row. I recommend working over yarn tails both at the beginning and end or the row. This is to avoid having to seam a lot of ends to finish off & you then won’t need a needle. You can see yarn tails that have been worked over in the photo below.
Instructions for the mosaic crochet
Written Instructions:
With CA ch a multiple of 5 + 3 stitches.
Row 1 with CA: Sc 1 in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch across, cut yarn.
Row 2 with CB: Attach yarn on RS with sc in 1st st, BLsc 1 in each st until you have 1 st left, sc 1 in last st, fasten off & cut yarn.
Row 3 with CA: Attach yarn on RS with sc in 1st st, *BLsc 1 in the next 2 st, Ldc in FL of st 2 rows below, BLsc 1 in the next 2 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, sc 1 in last st, fasten off & cut yarn.
Row 4 with CB: Attach yarn on RS with sc in 1st st, *Ldc 1 in FL of st 2 rows below, BLsc 1 in the next 3 st, Ldc 1 in FL of st 2 rows below* , repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, sc in last st, fasten of & cut yarn.
Row 5 with CA: Attach yarn on RS with sc in 1st st, *BLsc 1 in next st, Ldc in FL of st 2 rows below, BLsc 1 in next st, Ldc in FL of st 2 rows below, BLsc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, sc in last st, fasten of & cut yarn.
Row 6 with CB: Repeat row 3.
Row 7 with CA: Repeat row 4.
Row 8 with CB: Repeat row 5.
Repeat row 3-8 until you reach desired length.
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
Row 1
With CA ch a multiple of 5 + 3 stitches.
Row 1
Sc 1 in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch across.
Row 1
Cut yarn and fasten off, because you are going to work all rows on the right side of the work.
Row 2
Grab color B and make a slip knot.
Row 2
Always work single crochet in first stitch, through the whole stitch.
Row 2
Work following single crochet stitches in the back loop.
Row 2
First back loop single crochet finished. Continue to crochet back loop single crochet across, until you have 1 stitch left.
Row 2
When you reach the last few stitches of the row, start working over the yarn tail with CA, from end of row one.
Row 2
You can see how yarn tail is fastened by working over it.
Row 2
When you have 1 stitch left, work a regular single crochet into the last stitch.
Row 2
Sc in the last stitch finished.
Row 2
Cut yarn and fasten off, 2 rows finished.
Row 3
Single crochet in first stitch with color A. Notice that you should crochet over color B.
Row 3
First single crochet finished. Notice how color B is placed, ready to be worked over.
Row 3
Single crochet in back loop of the next 2 stitches.
Row 3
Double crochet in the front loop of stitch 2 rows below. Ready to draw up a loop from the front loop showed on photo.
Row 3
Double crochet in front loop of stitch 2 rows below finished. (Ldc worked).
Row 3
Work this repeat across row 3 until you have 1 stitch left: BLsc in next 2 st, Ldc 1, BLsc in next 2 st.
Row 3
Row 3 finished. Yarn cut & fastened off.
Row 4
This is how row 4 looks finished.
Steps: Attach yarn on RS with sc in 1st st, *Ldc 1 in FL of st 2 rows below, BLsc 1 in the next 3 st, Ldc 1 in FL of st 2 rows below* , repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, sc in last st, fasten of & cut yarn.
Row 5
This is how row 5 looks finished.
Steps: Attach yarn on RS with sc in 1st st, *BLsc 1 in next st, Ldc in FL of st 2 rows below, BLsc 1 in next st, Ldc in FL of st 2 rows below, BLsc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, sc in last st, fasten of & cut yarn.
Row 6
Repeat row 3.
Row 7
Repeat row 4. First zig zag is now finished.
Row 8
Repeat row 5.
Continue to repeat row 3-8 until project is desired size.
Row 8
How the wrong side (ws) of the Mosaic Crochet Stitch looks. Notice yarn tails you can cut down, because they are worked over.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mosaic crochet?
Mosaic crochet is a type of crochet colorwork where you use only one color per row. You can read more about the rules of mosaic crochet here.
Is mosaic crochet hard?
No, it’s actually quite easy. With just a handful simple rules you can learn to crochet mosaic crochet easily. Some may also call this one of the easiest crochet colorwork techniques, as it only requires you to use one yarn color per row or round.
What’s the difference between tapestry, intarsia and mosaic crochet?
Tapestry crochet is a technique where you work with multiple colors on each row, while also changing between colors multiple times per row. Intarsia crochet is a technique where you use two or more colors on the same row, but you have a skein of each color for each section you use it. Mosaic crochet is a technique where you use only one color per row and use the two colors on every other row.
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