Mosaic Crochet

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These 6 rules are the general rules you will find applying to most mosaic crochet patterns. With these in your toolbox, you can crochet the most beautiful mosaic crochet projects.

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1) Only use 1 color per row/round: Even though mosaic crochet can look really complex, the good news is that you will actually use only 1 color per row/round.

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2) Alternate color A and color B every other row/round: This means you will never use the same color two rows/rounds after each other.

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3) Always work on the right side: No matter if you are working in rows or rounds, you will always have the right side of the work facing you.

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4) In mosaic crochet you will only use 2 stitches: – Back loop single crochet – Long double crochet / double crochet worked in front loop 2 rows/rounds below

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5) All single crochet stitches are worked in the back loop: The back loop single crochet stitches are worked at all times unless otherwise specified.

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6) All double crochet stitches are worked in the front loop 2 rows/rounds below. Known as Long double crochet.

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