Free Christmas Bookshelf Mosaic Crochet Blanket Pattern Crochet Along

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Crochet Alongs are super fun. But Year-Long Crochet Alongs are more interesting, and exciting and allow you to take your time finishing one large project without overwhelm.

This free crochet pattern for a Christmas Bookshelf Crochet Blanket Pattern is broken up into 12 parts over 12 months with a GIVEAWAY at the end.

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As we finished the Christmas Mosaic Crochet Blanket CAL of 2024 AND the Calendar Mosaic Crochet Blanket CAL of 2025, you are likely curious and excited about the 2026 CAL, am I right? And are you thinking about the upcoming Giftgiving Season yet? Well, most crocheters do, because they know that crochet is a slow fashion. Crocheting blankets take a long time, and getting a head start is best when you crochet a lot of Christmas Gifts for the Holiday Season.

So how about making a Christmas Bookshelf Mosaic Crochet Blanket (53 x 64 inches) during this year-long crochet along? You can take your time crocheting this blanket and have it ready for Christmas, an amazing gift for a special loved one or for yourself.

You just need to decide if you want to get instant access to the PDF right now and work at your own pace (VIP access with regular and reversible pattern, AND bonus panel) or join the FREE CAL (with ads) and get access to each part of the pattern one month at a time (regular overlay only).

Sign up for the Crochet Along Pattern

There are 2 ways to join this exciting year-long crochet along to make this large Christmas Bookshelf Mosaic Crochet Blanket Pattern and have it done by Christmas.

Access to the PDF Version of the Pattern

The fastest way to get access to the PDF – and also the most affordable way is at the link below for just $14 which includes the entire written pattern (regular and reversible), as well as the graphs, 20 bonus swappable images (regular and reversible) in case you don’t want a Christmas Themed Blanket but still a bookshelf blanket and 8 additional tutorials and 10 videos.

However, you can also get the pattern

• on Ravelry for $15 HERE
• on Etsy for $17 HERE

You will save MORE if you get this pattern right on my website HERE.

Regular vs Reversible Overlay Mosaic Crochet

Furthermore, you can crochet this entire blanket with regular overlay mosaic crochet or reversible overlay mosaic crochet. Pick which one you prefer. I’ll teach you both so no worries. I’ll teach you how to crochet both techniques with a photo, written, and video tutorial. I also added a new tutorial to change colors within a row for Overlay Mosaic Crochet. Those who get the PDF will also get an extra video for the reversible technique with color changes.

Be aware that one can’t just use the regular pattern to make it reversible. The reversible pattern has 3 extra stitches includes to make sure to back side is actually reversible.

And finally, you just need to pick your colors to create this beautiful Christmas Bookshelf blanket to cuddle by the Christmas tree with Christmas lights and Christmas decor all around you to feel the holiday spirit.

Learn how to Mosaic Crochet with this Pattern

You’ll get access to both regular (images only in the front) overlay or reversible overlay mosaic crochet tutorials before we get started so you can pick which version you want to work on:

• Learn Regular Overlay Mosaic Crochet in Rows HERE
• Learn Reversible Overlay Mosaic Crochet in Rows HERE
• How to Change Colors in Mosaic Crochet WITHIN a Row (so 3+ Colors) – Tutorial

Remember only the PDF Pattern includes both the Regular and Reversible Pattern (and 20 Bonus Images for Swapping) adfree. The free-to-view pattern is only the regular overlay mosaic crochet pattern.

OR you can join the CAL for FREE and you’ll get access to the pattern in parts – 1 part per month – with ads Right HERE:

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What is Mosaic Crochet?

Mosaic Crochet is a very fun design technique that has NO color changes, USUALLY. You will simply cut your yarn at the end of the row and start over above stitch 1 with a new color. You will only need single crochet stitches as well as double crochet stitches for a typical Mosaic Crochet pattern.

However, for this cozy blanket, you will change colors twice per row (unless you want to change more than that). But no worries, the color change is easy, and I even teach you how to hide your yarn ends if you don’t want to weave them in. I would consider this simple pattern an advanced beginner or intermediate skill level for the regular blanket and intermediate to advanced for the reversible blanket.

I personally used 3 colors for this blanket – 2 for the bookshelves and 1 for the projects within the bookshelf. Now, let me break down how this pattern and crochet along will work. 

How will this CAL work? Any Support?

Easy. You simply will follow each regular overlay mosaic crochet part once released – you have 1 month to complete each section of the pattern before the next one gets released and added to the pattern. The schedule is broken down below. Make sure to sign up for early release emails above and of course join my Facebook group for release info and to show off your creations.

While you work on the parts of the pattern, I encourage you to share your progress pictures in my Facebook group using the hashtag #BookshelfBlanketCAL26

And if you need any support or help during the Crochet Along, please tag me in my Facebook group so I can find and answer your question(s).

Be Part of the Giveaway with 5 Winners

You have until 12/24/26 to finish the pattern, post the image of the final product plus using the hashtag #BookshelfBlanketCAL26 in my Facebook group (directly post into my group) to qualify for the Giveaway!

How do you have a chance to win in the Giveaway?

It’s very easy. But remember you don’t need to be part of it and can simply take your time for the pattern.

But here is how you qualify to be entered in the Giveaway:

1. Join my newsletter (the sign up box above)
2. Follow me on at least 2 of these social media platforms: Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
3. Post the image of your final product in my Facebook group
4. Use the hashtag #BookshelfBlanketCAL26
5. Post into my Facebook group with the image and hashtag no later than 12/24/26 10am, PT
6. Optional: Share this link with your crochet bestie on social media and tag me!

I will pick FIVE winners to each win a $15-30 valued crochet surprise. The Giveaway Winner announcement will take place on my Facebook page on 12/24/26 at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).

What will you need for the Christmas Bookshelf Blanket Mosaic Blanket Pattern Crochet Along?

Click the links below to see which materials I used exactly!

Make sure to read the info below on how to get the YARN with a DISCOUNT!

• 4.5mm crochet hook
• scissors
• tapestry needle

• Herrschners Supreme Worsted Yarn (100g/169yd) – worsted (#4) yarn 
  • 13-14 skeins of Porcelain (main color) – Color C
  • 12-13 skeins of Carmine (background) – Color B
  • 6 skeins of Really Red (bookshelf frame and shelves) – Color A

The numbers above are estimates calculated according to many testers’ finished projects – the lower number is for the regular version and the higher number is for the reversible version.

COLOR SWAPPING

Remember, you can change the colors of each color I used in case any of them are out of stock. 

For example, the porcelain color can be swapped with pearl, carmine can be swapped with penny, and really red can be swapped with ripe raspberry. JUST AS AN EXAMPLE. You can pick of cours,e any other colors, or even MORE than 3 colors. Check out the testers’ images on Ravelry for some examples/ideas.

Get the YARN at a Discount! 

If you get the 5-skein yarn Supreme Worsted Yarn BUNDLES, then you’ll save about $1 per skein. Make sure you check above how much yarn we actually used for this blanket, and then figure out which 5-skein yarn bundles are best for you.

Get YOUR YARN BUNDLE HERE

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes, you can switch to a different yarn brand, even a different fiber if you prefer. Stick with worsted yarn.

But I do recommend Herrschners Supreme Worsted Yarn for this project, especially because you can get the yarn at a discount as mentioned above!

What colors should I pick?

I recommend any of the 3 solid colors, or as many colors as you like. But you can also use a solid with a multi-colored variegated yarn.

Can I use a different hook size?

Yes, you can pick a different size. Just remember, the pattern will be a bit smaller or larger unless you focus on the gauge provided.

More Details about the Pattern

Gauge

4 sts x 4 rows = 1 square inch

Finished Size

53 x 64 inches

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)

Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE

• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• blo = back loop only
• flo = front loop only
• mdc = mosaic double crochet (place around front loop 2 rows down – same color yarn)
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• more stitches are needed for the reversible version (in the PDF only)

When does the Crochet Along start?

The Crochet Along will be broken up into 12 Parts and the CAL starts January 1st, 2026.

You’ll get access to only the regular (images only in the front) overlay mosaic pattern for the free-to-view pattern (written and graph).

• Remember to learn Regular Overlay Mosaic Crochet in Rows HERE
• Color Changes with Regular Overlay Mosaic Crochet in Rows HERE

If you want the ad-free printer-friendly pattern (includes the reversible pattern and bonus patterns too) get the PDF here:

We are pretty sure you will all like this Christmas Bookshelf Blanket Mosaic Crochet Along Pattern as much as we do. Be sure to share this post with your crochet friends so they all can join in.

Then we will get started. See the schedule below for each part.

Are you excited yet? Let’s grab or order your materials. We will get started on January 1st, 2025.

Christmas Bookshelf Blanket Crochet Along Pattern Parts

Quick reminder, you can get the PDF of the entire pattern at the button below, in case you don’t want to deal with ads, need a more zoomed-in version of the graph, get the reversible pattern, and also the bonus images or work ahead/at your own pace.

Pattern Notes

Using Overlay Crochet in Rows, follow the graph to crochet this pattern, or the written pattern.

Graph info:

All pixels without an X are made with SC in the BLO (besides the first row, which is a regular sc)

All pixels with an X are made with MDC which are DC sts in the FLO 2 rows down to the same color!

Cut yarn each row, start over at the same location (right) for each row (lefties follow the graph only and start on the left – if you follow the written pattern, it will be mirrored).

EACH row starts and finishes with an EDGE STITCH (1 sc per edge) – included in the pattern. Color Changes are mentioned in the pattern with the / and \ symbols.
(/) = Color Switch from Color A to Color B (even rows) or C (odd rows)
(\) = Color Switch from Color B (even rows) or C (odd rows) to Color A

Remember to watch this video on how to Overlay Mosaic Crochet with Color Changes within a row – regular technique.

PART 1: Rows 1-22

Quick reminder, you can get the PDF of the entire pattern at the button below, in case you don’t want to deal with ads, need a more zoomed-in version of the graph, get the reversible pattern, and also the bonus images or work ahead/at your own pace.

Ch 207 — Refer to the GRAPH for the colors per row!
Start from the 2nd ch from the hook.

Cut yarn at the end of each row, start is on top of stitch 1 each row.

R1: COLOR A (sc) x 206 (not in the blo!)

R2: COLOR A (sc) x 206

R3: COLOR A (sc), (mdc) x 204, (sc)

R4: COLOR A (sc) x 206

R5: COLOR A (sc), (mdc) x 204, (sc)

R6: (sc) x 6, (/), (sc) x 194, (\), (sc) x 6

R7: (sc), (mdc) x 5, (/), (sc) x 194, (\), (mdc) x 5, (sc)

R8: (sc) x 6, (/), (mdc), (sc) x 39, (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 17, (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 6, (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 9, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 11, (sc) x 15, (mdc) x 11, (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (\), (sc) x 6

R9: (sc), (mdc) x 5, (/), (sc), (mdc) x 39, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 6, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 17, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 9, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 11, (mdc) x 15, (sc) x 11, (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (\), (mdc) x 5, (sc)

R10: (sc) x 6, (/), (mdc), (sc) x 39, (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 16, (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 8, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 9, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 9, (sc) x 19, (mdc) x 9, (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (\), (sc) x 6

R11: (sc), (mdc) x 5, (/), (sc), (mdc) x 39, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 6, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 16, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 2, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 9, (mdc) x 8, (sc) x 3, (mdc) x 8, (sc) x 9, (mdc), (sc) x 2, (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 3, (mdc), (sc), (\), (mdc) x 5, (sc)

R12: (sc) x 6, (/), (mdc), (sc) x 39, (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc) x 15, (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 8, (mdc) x 2, (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 10, (mdc) x 3, (sc) x 10, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 2, (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 3, (sc), (mdc), (\), (sc) x 6

R13: (sc), (mdc) x 5, (/), (sc) x 42, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 6, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 15, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 3, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 3, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 2, (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 3, (mdc), (sc), (\), (mdc) x 5, (sc)

R14: (sc) x 6, (/), (mdc), (sc) x 37, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc) x 14, (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 8, (mdc) x 3, (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 23, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 2, (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 3, (sc), (mdc), (\), (sc) x 6

R15: (sc), (mdc) x 5, (/), (sc), (mdc) x 37, (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 6, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 14, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 3, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 2, (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 3, (mdc), (sc), (\), (mdc) x 5, (sc)

R16: (sc) x 6, (/), (mdc), (sc) x 37, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc) x 13, (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 8, (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 10, (mdc) x 3, (sc) x 10, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 2, (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 3, (sc), (mdc), (\), (sc) x 6

R17: (sc), (mdc) x 5, (/), (sc) x 42, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 6, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 13, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 3, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 2, (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 3, (mdc), (sc), (\), (mdc) x 5, (sc)

R18: (sc) x 6, (/), (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 34, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc) x 12, (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 8, (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 23, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (\), (sc) x 6

R19: (sc), (mdc) x 5, (/), (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 27, (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 6, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 6, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 12, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 3, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (\), (mdc) x 5, (sc)

R20: (sc) x 6, (/), (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 27, (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 11, (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 8, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 9, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 10, (mdc) x 3, (sc) x 10, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (\), (sc) x 6

R21: (sc), (mdc) x 5, (/), (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 27, (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 6, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 6, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 11, (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 7, (sc), (mdc) x 9, (sc), (mdc) x 4, (sc) x 9, (mdc) x 8, (sc) x 3, (mdc) x 8, (sc) x 9, (mdc) x 4, (sc), (mdc) x 5, (sc), (\), (mdc) x 5, (sc)

R22: (sc) x 6, (/), (mdc) x 2, (sc) x 27, (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc), (mdc), (sc) x 2, (mdc) x 6, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 6, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc) x 10, (sc) x 5, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 8, (mdc) x 7, (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 7, (mdc), (sc) x 9, (mdc), (sc) x 4, (mdc) x 9, (sc) x 19, (mdc) x 9, (sc) x 4, (mdc), (sc) x 5, (mdc), (\), (sc) x 6

Remember to post your Calendar blanket WIP images with the hashtag #BookshelfBlanketCAL26 in this Facebook group so we can find and celebrate you!

PART 2: Rows 23-42 will be available February 1, 2026

PART 3: Rows 43-62 will be available March 1, 2026

PART 4: Rows 63-82 will be available April 1, 2026

PART 5: Rows 83-102 will be available May 1, 2026

PART 6: Rows 103-122 will be available June 1, 2026

PART 7: Rows 123-142 will be available July 1, 2026

PART 8: Rows 143-162 will be available August 1, 2026

PART 9: Rows 163-182 will be available September 1, 2026

PART 10: Rows 183-202 will be available October 1, 2026

PART 11: Rows 203-222 will be available November 1, 2026

PART 12: Rows 223-247 + Border will be available December 1, 2026

Remember to post your Calendar blanket WIP images with the hashtag #BookshelfBlanketCAL26 in this Facebook group so we can find and celebrate you!

Read the info below this image about the giveaway!

Once you’re done, remember to post your final images to the Facebook group with the hashtag #BookshelfBlanketCAL26 no later than 12/24/26 at 10am, PT.

I will pick FIVE winners to each win a $20-30 valued crochet surprise. The Giveaway Winner announcement will take place on my YouTube Channel and Facebook page on 12/24/26 at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).

Once this yearlong CAL finishes, the next yearlong CAL will be announced 12/24/26 and will start in January 2027, as I am going to have them annual now. Get ready for it 🙂 Just be on my Newsletter list and you will not miss it.