Overlay Mosaic Crochet Patterns

Overlay mosaic crochet is a technique alternating rows of two contrasting colors of yarn. The design is created with single crochet, worked in the back loop only, and double crochet that are worked into the remaining front loop of the same color two rows below. All rows are worked on the right side and, unless you are working in the round, the yarn is cut at the end of each row. Check out the following three examples:

• Mosaic “Cheers” Coaster – shows how to get started on an overlay mosaic crochet project (pattern & video tutorial).
• Mosaic Star Coaster – practice your overlay mosaic skills (pattern only).
• Doubled Hearts Coasters – Learn how to change the look on the back of your work with this double mosaic technique (pattern & video tutorial).