Mosaic Crochet

6 Simple Rules of

With these rules 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.

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.

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

3. Always work on the right side

When working mosaic crochet in rows, you will always cut the yarn at the end of the row. This is because you will always work from right to left, with the right side of the work facing you.

When working mosaic crochet in rounds, you can let the yarn follow up to the next round using the same color without cutting the yarn. This makes in many cases mosaic crochet in rounds feel easier.

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

4. You will use 2 stitches

The back loop single crochet stitches are worked at all times. On the next row, these can be covered by the other color.

5. All single crochet stitches are worked in the back loop

The double crochet stitches are often called Long Double Crochet.

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

Find the full detailed crochet tutorial and crochet patterns  on our crochet blog,  Joy of Motion Crochet!

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