Mosaic Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (Color A and Color B)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn (usually a size H/5mm)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches x 6 inches (15 cm x 15 cm)

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • dc: double crochet
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sp: space

Special Stitch:

  • Mosaic Stitch: This technique creates a color pattern using slip stitches and double crochets. You’ll be working over the color you’re not using, carrying it along the row. When you need to switch colors, drop the current color and pick up the new color, leaving the old color hanging to be picked up later.

Pattern:

Round 1: Start with Color A. Make a magic circle (or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring). Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into the ring, ch 2. 3 dc into the ring, ch 2. Repeat * to * two more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off Color A.

Round 2: Join Color B in any ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same sp (corner made). Skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next st, skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the ch-2 corner space. Repeat * to * two more times. Skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next st, skip the next 3 dc. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off Color B.

Round 3: Join Color A in any ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same sp (corner made). Skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the space between the next 3 dc group, skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the ch-2 corner space. Repeat * to * two more times. Skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the space between the next 3 dc group, skip the next 3 dc. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off Color A.

Round 4: Join Color B in any ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in the same sp (corner made). Skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the space between the next 3 dc group, skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the space between the next 3 dc group, skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the ch-2 corner space. Repeat * to * two more times. Skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the space between the next 3 dc group, skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the space between the next 3 dc group, skip the next 3 dc. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Congratulations! You’ve completed your Mosaic Granny Square. You can make multiple squares and join them together to create various projects like blankets, bags, or even garments. Experiment with different color combinations to achieve your desired look.