This crocheted pillow by Maud Akkermans features an intricate design that captures the holiday spirit. This pattern uses the mosaic crochet technique to create a stunning pillow cover adorned with a whole array of stars. It will make a perfect addition to your living room or bedroom during the Christmas season.
What Is Mosaic Crochet?
The mosaic crochet is an interesting colorwork technique that allows you to create intricate designs. Though it looks very impressive, it’s done using just single crochets or double crochets. Unlike some other colorwork techniques, you don’t have to change colors in the middle of a row. You’re only using one color per row – sounds so simple, right?
Read more about the difference between the two main mosaic crochet techniques – overlay and inset.
Check out our interview with BebaBlanket, known for her stunning mosaic designs.
Can Beginners Try This Mosaic Christmas CAL Pattern?
The pattern will suit crocheters interested in colorwork. However, if you’re a beginner looking for your very first project, you should start with a pattern that uses regular crochet techniques.
Only after you get comfortable with basic stitches and working stitches in rows and rounds and changing colors, can you jump into a mosaic project like this one.
Do I Need A Special Insert For A Mosaic Pillow Cover?
Yes, you can use a ready-made pillow insert that can be easily bought at Michaels or ordered online. You will find them in many different sizes. The insert should be roughly 2” larger than your pillow cover to wrap around the pillow snugly. Therefore, if your pillow cover measures 18” x 18”, you’ll need a 20” x 20” insert.
If you have an old pillow that needs some festive glow-up, don’t hesitate to dress it in this crochet Christmas pillow cover. You may, however, adjust the size of your work for a perfect fit.
Can I Adapt This Design Into A Blanket Or Table Runner?
The Mosaic Christmas Cal is a highly adaptable pattern, so whether you want to adjust it to fit your favorite cushion or would like to transform it into a blanket or table runner, it’s a feasible task.
Depending on how long you want your work to be, you can chain any number that is a multiple of 48 + 3 stitches.
Moreover, the pattern is worked over 28 rows, which form one full repeat. This way, you can repeat this sequence as many times as you like to obtain a given size.
