Free Striped Mosaic Crochet Square Pattern – MooglyCAL Afghan Block 24
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This free mosaic crochet square pattern uses simple stitches to create an eye-catching striped design. Make it in holiday colors for Christmas or coordinate it with other squares. This pattern is part of the Moogly CAL 2023.
Do you ever get bored making a whole afghan from one stitch? Sometimes it’s nice to work on a easy project while watching TV or chatting with friends. But other times, you want to try something new. That’s why sampler blankets are so much fun. Each of the individual squares is a different pattern so they are a great way to try out different techniques.
The special thing about this particular sampler afghan is that it’s made up of a variety of patterns, each one designed by a different talented crochet designer. Even better, it’s a crochet along (or CAL). Tamara hosts the Moogly CALs each year, where hundreds of crocheters work on the same project at the same time. It’s a fun way to connect with other crocheters and share your progress as you complete a bigger project. If you want to learn more about Tamara, you can watch the episode of Nicki’s Crochet Podcast where I interviewed her.
My striped mosaic crochet square is the 24th one for 2023. Here in this post, you will find the free pattern as well as a companion video tutorial for you to help you complete the pattern. This block uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique. This is a colorwork technique that creates what looks like intricate designs on the right side of the crochet fabric. But actually, overlay crochet is doable for any skill level, even beginners, as it uses just basic single and double crochet stitches.
Ready to get started? Let’s go!
Moogly CAL 2023
I’m so honored that Tamara has once again asked and featured me in her 2023 Moogly CAL. Each year, she invites 24 designers to contribute 24 squares to an afghan, which she crochets throughout the year. All of these crochet creations come together and the end result is a beautiful and unique blanket.
You can find more information about the Moogly CAL here, on the designer’s blog post. There, Moogly will share the other free patterns in this CAL, as well as information on yarn colors and how to assemble your squares.
Get the PDF of the Striped Square Mosaic Crochet Pattern
This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below for only a small fee.
In “The Crochet Club” membership the pattern is interactive with check-off boxes so you can keep track of where you are in the pattern (and save per user login) without any ads and is printer-friendly!
If you like overlay mosaic crochet patterns and want to further explore the world of mosaic crochet, you might like these free mosaic crochet patterns also:
- Mosaic Crochet Cowl
- Mosaic Crochet Shoulder Bag
- Mosaic Crochet Brick Blanket
- Flower Square – Moogly CAL Block 10 of 2022
So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this pretty pattern.
How to Crochet the Striped Crochet Square Pattern
Materials you will need
- Red Heart with Love Yarn (Worsted, 100% Acrylic, 370yards/198g) (3 colors, less than 1 skein each), I used:
- White (w) – 1/4 skein
- Holly Berry (r) – 1/4 skein
- Evergreen – (g) – 1/4 skein
- 6.0 mm hook -> We Crochet Dots Hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
Gauge
3 sts x 3 rounds = 1 square inch
Size
12 x 12 inches
Stitches used in the pattern
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE
- sk = skip
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- mdc = mosaic double crochet (dc 2 rows down to
front loop) - c = corner stitch = [sc, ch 2, sc] all in the same stitch or chain space
- blo = back loop only
- sl st = slip stitch
Video Tutorial for the Striped Mosaic Crochet Square Pattern
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Free Written Instructions for the Mosaic Crochet Square
Square Pattern Notes
Quick note: You can crochet this square in 2 or 3 colors. I’ll mention the colors I picked in the pattern as w for white, r for red, and g for green.
ALL sc sts are placed in the BLO.
Besides R2, ALL corner stitches are placed into the chain-2 space from the previous round. All corner stitches are marked as “c” and are [sc, ch 2, sc]
ALL mdc stitches are dc crocheted into the FLO 2 rows down.
Striped Mosaic Crochet Square Pattern
R1: with w, make a magic ring and add 8 sc, close the ring, sl st
R2: with r, * 1 sc, c, repeat from * all around, sl st
R3: with w, ch 1, *1 mdc, 1 sc, c, 1 sc, repeat from * all around, sl st
R4: with r or g, * 1 sc, 1 mdc, 1 sc, c, 1 sc, 1 mdc, repeat from * all around, sl st
R5: with w, ch 1, * 1 mdc, 1 sc, 1 mdc, 1 sc, c, 1 sc, 1 mdc, 1 sc, repeat from * all around, sl st
R6: with r, * 1 sc, 1 mdc, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, c, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, 1 mdc, repeat from * all around, sl st
R7: with w, ch 1, * (1 mdc, 1 sc) 3 times, c, (1 sc, 1 mdc) 2 times, 1 sc, repeat from * all around, sl st
R8: with r or g, 1 sc in every st until the corner, c, repeat from * all around, sl st
R9: with w, 1 sc in every st until the corner, c, repeat from * all around, sl st
R10: with r, 1 sc in every st until the corner, c, repeat from * all around, sl st
R11: with w, 1 sc in every st until the corner, c, repeat from * all around, sl st
R12: with r or g, 1 sc in every st until the corner, c, repeat from * all around, sl st
R13: with w, ch 1, * (1 mdc, 1 sc) 6 times, c, (1 sc, 1 mdc) 5 times, 1 sc, repeat from * all around, sl st
R14: with r, * (1 sc, 1 mdc) 6 times, 1 sc, c, (1 sc, 1 mdc) 6 times, repeat from * all around, sl st
R15: with w, ch 1, * (1 mdc, 1 sc) 7 times, c, (1 sc, 1 mdc) 6 times, 1 sc, repeat from * all around, sl st
R16: with r or g, * (1 sc, 1 mdc) 7 times, 1 sc, c, (1 sc, 1 mdc) 7 times, repeat from * all around, sl st
R17: with w, ch 1, * (1 mdc, 1 sc) 8 times, c, (1 sc, 1 mdc) 7 times, 1 sc, repeat from * all around, sl st
R18: with r, 1 sc in every st until the corner, c, repeat from * all around, sl st
R19: with w, 1 sc in every st until the corner, c, repeat from * all around, sl st
Fasten off and block your square.
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