{"product_id":"mosaic-crochet-pattern-book-80-overlay-center-out-designs-paperback","title":"Mosaic Crochet Pattern Book for Beginners: 80 Overlay \u0026 Center-Out Designs — Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn mosaic crochet the easy way.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMosaic Crochet Pattern Book for Beginners: 80 Overlay \u0026amp; Center-Out Designs for Blankets, Pillows and Squares\u003c\/em\u003e by Ava Collins (MrsCrochetWorld) is a printed \u003cstrong\u003emosaic crochet pattern book\u003c\/strong\u003e that takes you from your very first swatch to finished blankets, pillows and center-out squares. Every chart is redrawn large and crisp, with row numbers and stitch numbers, and all 64 flat and round designs also come with written row-by-row instructions. Written in US crochet terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧶 \u003cstrong\u003e80 mosaic crochet designs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 borders, 23 easy designs, 29 advanced designs and 16 center-out squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWritten row-by-row instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e for all 64 flat and round designs, perfect if you don't read charts yet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong\u003eLarge, easy-to-read charts\u003c\/strong\u003e with row numbers, stitch numbers and the stitch multiple for every pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📸 \u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step photo tutorials\u003c\/strong\u003e for flat mosaic, mosaic in the round and center-out mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛋️ \u003cstrong\u003eProjects for your home\u003c\/strong\u003e: a blanket with 9 blanket layouts, 4 pillows, a tablet sleeve and a snood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇺🇸 \u003cstrong\u003eUS crochet terms\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout, paperback with 144 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMosaic crochet looks complex, but it is not\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverlay mosaic crochet creates bold geometric colorwork that looks like it must be terribly difficult. The secret is that it only uses three stitches you probably already know: chains, single crochet and double crochet. You work with just one color per row, so there is no carrying yarn, no tangled bobbins and no juggling of two strands at once. The pattern appears because some double crochet stitches reach down over the rows below and lock the color in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes mosaic crochet one of the most rewarding colorwork techniques for crocheters who know the basic stitches and want to try something new. This book explains the method simply, with clear rules and examples, and then gives you a large library of designs to practice and play with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge charts you can actually read\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany crochet books print tiny mosaic charts that are hard to follow. Here every chart has been redrawn in a large, clear format with row numbers and stitch numbers, so you can crochet comfortably without squinting or enlarging pages on a copier. Each pattern also shows its stitch multiple, which tells you how many stitches you need to chain for your project. That is the key to adapting any design to a different width, from a narrow pillow strip to a full blanket panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf charts still feel unfamiliar, you don't have to use them at all. For all 64 flat and round designs, the book gives you written row-by-row instructions as well. You can follow the words, follow the chart, or switch between both until reading charts becomes second nature. The chapter on how to read mosaic charts walks you through the logic step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside: 80 mosaic crochet designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12 borders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorders are the perfect place to start. They are narrow, quick and show you within a few rows how the mosaic effect builds up. Use them to frame a blanket, decorate the edge of a pillow or practice the technique before you begin a bigger piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e23 easy designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easy designs repeat over small stitch multiples, so the pattern quickly becomes familiar and you can crochet in a relaxed rhythm. They are ideal for your first mosaic crochet blanket strips or a simple cushion cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e29 advanced designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you feel confident, the advanced designs bring bigger repeats, more intricate geometric motifs and striking contrasts. They are where mosaic crochet really shows what it can do on afghans, throws and statement pillows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e16 center-out squares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter-out mosaic is worked from the middle outward, so the motif grows around a central point. These squares are wonderful for pillow fronts and for blankets made of joined squares, and the book includes a step-by-step photo tutorial for this technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProjects for your home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stitch library is only half the fun. The book also gives you complete projects that turn the designs into real pieces for your home:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Never-Boring Blanket\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003e9 blanket layouts\u003c\/strong\u003e that show you how to combine borders and designs into your own crochet blanket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometric Pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteps Pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Envelope Pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWhirlwind Pillow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTablet Sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMosaic Snood\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick colorwork projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Pattern Finder helps you quickly match every design to the right project, so you never have to leaf through the whole book to find a motif that fits your blanket or pillow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMosaic crochet for beginners: how the book teaches you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a book for crocheters who know the basic stitches and want to learn overlay mosaic crochet. You start with easy borders and simple designs, then grow into the advanced patterns and the center-out squares. Along the way you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step photo tutorials\u003c\/strong\u003e for flat mosaic, mosaic in the round and center-out mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea simple explanation of \u003cstrong\u003ehow to read mosaic charts\u003c\/strong\u003e, with clear rules and examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003eyarn, hook and color guide\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps you choose combinations that make your patterns pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ewritten row-by-row instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e for every flat and round design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced makers will love the large pattern library for afghans, throws, cushions and home decor, and the stitch multiples make it easy to plan your own pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing yarn and colors for mosaic crochet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMosaic crochet lives from contrast. Two colors with a clear difference in lightness, for example a dark plum with a pale pink or a deep blue with cream, make the geometric pattern stand out from across the room. Colors that are too similar blur together. A good test is to take a black-and-white photo of your two yarn balls: if they look almost the same in gray, pick a stronger contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth yarns with good stitch definition show the motifs most clearly, while fuzzy or highly textured yarns soften them. The yarn, hook and color guide in the book explains how to choose combinations for the look you want, and each project tells you what to use. Use the hook recommended for your yarn so the fabric stays firm and the long double crochet stitches lie neatly over the rows below. Measure your swatch in inches and centimeters and compare it before you begin a large blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for your first mosaic project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with a border: you will see the mosaic effect appear within a few rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain exactly the stitch multiple given for the pattern, plus the extra stitches the pattern asks for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount your stitches at the end of every row; mosaic patterns rely on stitches lining up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the yarn tails at the row ends: many mosaic blankets hide them later in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock your finished piece gently so the geometric lines look crisp and straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA mosaic crochet blanket, a pillow or a gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want a cozy mosaic crochet blanket for the sofa, a modern pillow cover, a tablet sleeve or a quick snood, this book gives you everything you need: clear charts, written rows and friendly guidance on every page. Mosaic pieces also make beautiful handmade gifts, and the book itself is a lovely present for anyone who enjoys colorwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll finished items you crochet from the patterns in this book may be sold. A credit to MrsCrochetWorld is appreciated but never required. What is not allowed is copying, sharing, reselling or uploading the patterns or the book itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this mosaic crochet book suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you know the basic stitches (chain, single crochet, double crochet). The book starts with easy borders and simple designs, explains how to read mosaic charts and offers written row-by-row instructions for all 64 flat and round designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to read charts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every flat and round design also has written row-by-row instructions. The charts are large and numbered if you want to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich crochet terms are used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is written in US crochet terms throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich yarn and hook do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn, hook and color guide in the book helps you choose a smooth yarn in two contrasting colors and the matching hook. Yarn and hooks are not included with the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do I buy the book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paperback is sold and shipped by Amazon. Click \"Buy on Amazon\" to order it on Amazon.com. A Kindle edition is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore crochet books by Ava Collins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove home decor? See the \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/26-in-1-crochet-flower-blankets-pillows-paperback-book\"\u003e26-in-1 Crochet Flower Blankets \u0026amp; Pillows\u003c\/a\u003e book and browse all \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/crochet-books-patterns\"\u003ecrochet pattern books\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this is a printed paperback, sold and shipped by Amazon. Yarn, hooks and finished items are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBook details: Ava Collins (MrsCrochetWorld) · Independently published, November 11, 2026 · Paperback, 144 pages, 6 × 0.33 × 9 in · English, US crochet terms · ISBN-13 979-8141807015 · also available on Kindle. 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