In this tutorial you’ll learn how to overlay mosaic crochet without cutting yarn.
If you love overlay mosaic crochet, but don’t like all the ends to weave in, then you’ve come to the right place.
While mosaic crochet can be fun & amazing, there’s no secret that the amount of yarn ends to weave in is a bit of a downside. There’s some great techniques that solves that issue, like creating fringe with the ends to weave in or a double layered crocheted border.
But isn’t it better to avoid cutting the yarn at all? Let’s dive into this technique.
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What is Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet?
Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet is a technique where you avoid cutting yarn while crocheting mosaic crochet in rows.
The method itself is simple, when you finish off one row of overlay mosaic crochet you fasten off as usual by pulling the skein through the loop.
Then you lay the yarn along the crochet stitches over to the beginning of the row.
When you crochet the next row with the other color, you also work over the yarn of the previous row.
That way the yarn is ready for you on the right side of the project for the next row.
To avoid the width of the work shrinking, you’ll need to lightly stretch it sideways as you crochet over the yarn.
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When Can You Use The Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet Technique
The positive about this crochet technique is that you can use it in all overlay mosaic crochet projects that is worked in rows.
It is great when crocheting projects such as mosaic crochet blankets, pillows, garments and more!
This method isn’t necessary when you crochet mosaic crochet in rounds, as you’ll carry the yarn up the back side easily without having to cut the yarn.
You can easily use the technique to avoid those pesky ends even though the pattern doesn’t call for it.
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.
How to Overlay Mosaic Crochet Without Cutting Yarn
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Placing The Yarn Along the Stitches
- Start using this technique when you finish the first row of overlay mosaic crochet.
- Fasten off by pulling the skein through the loop and tighten.
- Lay the yarn along the stitches.
Picking Up The Yarn On The Other Side
- Pull up the yarn through the first stitch.
- Crochet a single crochet into the first stitch.
Crocheting Over The Yarn
- Crochet over the stitches along the whole row.
Pros & Cons To This Technique
While crocheting overlay mosaic crochet without cutting yarn sounds like a dream, there’s clearly some pros and cons to using this technique.
Here’s some of the key points to consider:
- Pros:
- You don’t have to weave in a lot of ends.
- Saves you time.
- Cons:
- Uses more yarn and you need to account for extra yardage.
- Can be a bit more fiddly.
- Final crocheted item is less stretchy (might be a positive in some cases).
Start Crocheting Overlay Mosaic Crochet Without Cutting Yarn
Now that you have learn this smart technique that allows you to crochet overlay mosaic crochet without cutting yarn and avoiding all those yarn ends to weave in, then it’s time to try it in a few crochet projects.
There are many mosaic crochet patterns that you can try that are worked in rows, like these:
Try using it in a few crochet projects & see if it’s your new favorite method for overlay mosaic crochet.
Happy crocheting!
