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31 Free Mosaic Knitting Patterns

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Mosaic knitting involves using knit, purl, and slip stitches to make geometric colorwork designs, using two colors at a time. This simple technique is a great introduction to colorwork and can be used both on the borders of projects and all over entire projects! This collection of 31 free mosaic knitting patterns from Yarnspirations is ready to get you started.

Don't know how? Learn mosaic knitting from Camp Colorwork!

Bonus: Don't miss the mosaic crochet projects!

31 Free Mosaic Knitting Patterns

Home Decor

Enhance your home with these free mosaic knitting patterns. Try a table runner, pouf, dishcloths, placemats, or pillows.

Geometric Mosaic Knit Pillow Free Pattern

Free Mosaic Knitting Patterns: Blankets

Blankets are a great way to show off what you can do with mosaic knitting! Use two colors throughout, or try one solid color as a background and switch out the other colors for a beautiful shaded look.

Mosaic Grid Knit Blanket

Mosaic Wearables

Oh, yes! You can even wear your mosaic knitting! Make a wrap, a sweater, a shawl, or a tote bag using mosaic knitting.

Mosaic Border Knit Shawl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is mosaic knitting?

Mosaic knitting uses knit, purl, and slip stitches to create beautiful geometric colorwork designs with just two colors at a time. The magic is in the slipped stitches… instead of carrying yarn across a row, you just slip certain stitches to create the pattern. This means you're only ever working with one yarn per row, which is way simpler than stranded colorwork. The result looks incredibly detailed and complex, but the technique itself is very approachable.

How is mosaic knitting different from Fair Isle or stranded colorwork?

The big difference is how you handle the second color. In stranded/Fair Isle colorwork, you carry both yarns across every row and knit with each as needed. In mosaic knitting, you only use ONE yarn per row… you slip the stitches that belong to the other color and pick that color up on the next row. No floats, no tangled yarns, no managing two strands at once. That's what makes mosaic knitting so much more manageable for beginners to colorwork.

Can beginners do mosaic knitting?

Yes! In fact, mosaic knitting is THE best way to dip your toes into colorwork knitting. If you can knit, purl, and slip a stitch… you can do mosaic. The charts look a bit intimidating at first but the logic is really simple once you understand it. Starting with a small project like a hat or dishcloth is a great way to learn the technique before committing to a bigger piece. Camp Colorwork on the blog is a fantastic resource if you want structured guidance.

What yarn is best for mosaic knitting projects?

Smooth, plied yarn in solid or semi-solid colors gives you the best stitch definition so the geometric patterns really show up clearly. Variegated or highly textured yarns can muddy the pattern. High contrast between your two colors is key… a light and a dark will give you crisp, readable mosaic patterns. Wool is traditional and ideal because of its elasticity and how beautifully it blocks, but a smooth acrylic works great too especially for beginners.

Is mosaic knitting good for both knitters and crocheters?

There's actually a crochet version too! Mosaic crochet uses similar principles (slipping stitches to create patterns) adapted for crochet. If you do both crafts… you can explore the same gorgeous geometric designs in whichever craft you're in the mood for. Marly has a whole collection of free mosaic crochet patterns on the blog too. Same visual impact, different technique.

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Pro Tips for Mosaic Knitting Success

Before you dive into these gorgeous patterns, let me share what I've learned makes mosaic knitting actually enjoyable…

Yarn Weight Matters

Most of these patterns call for worsted or bulky weight yarn like Bernat Blanket, Red Heart Super Saver, or Caron Simply Soft. Why? Mosaic stitches create lovely texture, but thinner yarns can make your slip stitches look loose and floppy. Stick with the recommended yarn weight and your finished piece will have that satisfying definition you're after.

Color Contrast is Your Friend

The geometric patterns shine when you pick two colors with real contrast. Light and dark, warm and cool… trust me, that's when mosaic patterns actually pop. If your colors are too similar, even the most beautiful pattern design gets lost.

Keep Your Tension Even

Slip stitches can look sloppy if your tension isn't consistent. This is especially true on those slipped stitches… keep them snug but not strangled, and your colorwork will look polished.

Ready to level up? Check out Camp Colorwork for a deep dive into mosaic techniques, or explore how mosaic crochet compares if you're curious about working this style in crochet!

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54 FREE Fall Home Decor Patterns To Crochet and Knit

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We're pulling together some of our favorite patterns from the Yarnspirations website each week. Use these patterns to inspire you to try new projects or new yarns! This week I have a collection of 54 FREE fall home decor patterns to knit and crochet. Browse them for your next project to put your hooks or needles to good use.

54 FREE Fall Home Decor Crochet and Knit Patterns

Fall Patterns for Your Home

Crochet and knit patterns for fall are the perfect items to decorate your home this season. From blankets to stuffed pumpkins to pillows, you're sure to find fantastic fall home decor patterns in this collection, whether you love knitting, crocheting, or both.

All of these FREE fall home decor patterns are from Yarnspirations. Check out Yarnspirations.com for even more free crochet and knitting patterns!

22 Crochet and Knit Fall Blankets

As we head into the colder months, blankets are a popular choice for knit and crochet projects. After all, they're cozy to work on while crafting. Plus, they keep you warm all winter long. Draped on couches or stacked on chairs, blankets also make great fall home decor patterns. Here are more than one dozen free fall crochet and knit blanket patterns.

Circular Fall Mandala Throw Free Crochet Pattern

8 Crochet and Knit Fall Garlands and Wreaths

Dress up your home with garlands and wreaths. These fall home decor patterns easily spruce up a home with sentiments of the new season. They're perfect for autumnal crochet and knitting. Plus, knit and crochet wreaths also make great gifts for others.

Crochet Oak Leaf Garland Free Crochet Pattern

8 Crochet and Knit Fall Pumpkins

Knit and crochet pumpkins are among the most adorable fall home decor patterns. They come in various sizes. You can make them super simple or very details. Craft them in classic orange or in a range of fall hues. Like wreaths, crochet, and knit pumpkins also make great gifts.

Spicy Knit Pumpkins Free Knitting Pattern

16 Crochet and Knit Fall Home Decor Items

The items rounded up here showcase various fall home decor patterns. Many are designed for the dinner table, perfect for decorating and entertaining. You'll also find knit and crochet dolls, pillows, candle cozies, and more.

Autumn Harvest Knit Pillow Free Knitting Pattern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I find crochet and knit patterns for fall on this page?

Yes! Honestly, this post is all about fall home decor patterns, with a big collection of 54 free crochet and knit patterns. You'll find tons of inspiration for the season.

What kind of fall home decor items are included in the patterns?

So here's the thing… you'll find all sorts of goodies! There are blankets, garlands, wreaths, pumpkins, placemats, coasters, and even some cute dolls. Something for every cozy corner of your home!

Are these patterns for both knitting and crocheting?

Yes! This collection has a wonderful mix of both knitting and crochet patterns, so no matter your crafting preference, you'll find something you'll love to make.

Where do these patterns come from?

Honestly, all of these lovely free fall home decor patterns are from Yarnspirations. They have a huge selection, and you can find even more on their website if you're looking for additional options!

Can I find patterns for things like pumpkins and wreaths?

You bet! This post has dedicated sections for both crochet and knit pumpkins and garlands and wreaths. You'll find a bunch of adorable options to get your home looking festive and fall-ready.

25 Free Fall Knit Blankets Patterns

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Fall is almost here! Blankets are the perfect pattern to knit during the fall. After all, it's not too hot to sit under them as you make them, and when you've finished, you have a cozy afghan to cuddle under. As the temperatures get colder, you'll be so glad you started on these projects early in the season! These 25 free projects from Yarnspirations are some of the best knit fall blankets patterns available.

25 Free Fall Knit Blankets

The Colors of Fall Knit Blankets

What do you love most about autumn? The changing colors of nature are among the first responses people typically give to that question. If you, too, love the rich mustards, pumpkins, and maroon shades of fall, you're in luck because some of these patterns feature those autumn colors.

However, people also talk a lot about fall sports and back to school. Therefore, we've also made sure to throw in some school spirit blanket patterns. You can make those in your own school colors. Of course, you can choose two colors and make one of those blankets for anyone!

Plenty of people also prefer neutral colors for fall knit blankets. Things are starting to get really busy in the fall. So soothing, neutral colors can offer a calming balm during that time. So, we've included thick and cozy knit fall blankets in cream colors and other neutrals.

Fall Knit Blankets Patterns For You

Spicy Chevron Blanket Free Knitting Pattern
simple Textured Knit Throw Free Knitting Pattern

Favorite Features of Fall Knits

As you explore the patterns above, ask yourself what your favorite details are in the ones you like most. Many people like cozy autumn blankets, so you might find yourself drawn to soft and chunky yarns. You might like the rich texture of cables on your blankets. Or perhaps you like the designs with leaves and other hints of nature. Whatever it is that you love, you should be able to find it in these two dozen-plus knit blanket patterns. And remember, they're all free!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these blanket patterns really free?

Yes! Honestly… all 25 of these fall knit blanket patterns are completely free. Marly Bird loves finding great free patterns for her crafting friends!

What kind of colors can I expect in these fall blanket patterns?

So here's the thing… you'll find lots of those gorgeous autumn colors like mustard, pumpkin, and maroon. But Marly also included school spirit colors and cozy neutrals like cream, too!

I'm not super advanced, are there blankets for me?

Well… this post specifically lists 25 free fall knit blanket patterns, and they are all from Yarnspirations. The post doesn't specify skill levels for each individual pattern, but it's a great place to start looking!

Can I make a blanket for my favorite sports team?

Yes! Marly specifically mentions including school spirit blanket patterns. You can totally pick up your favorite school colors and get to knitting!

When is the best time to start knitting a fall blanket?

So here's the thing… fall is almost here, and the post says it's not too hot to knit them now. When the temperatures get colder, you'll be so glad you started early!

44 Free Crochet Hexagon Projects – And Knit Too!

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Hexagons are made of six sides. They fit together easily in patterns; therefore, they are a popular shape for making crochet and even knit projects! That's right; you'll find a ton of crochet hexagon projects out there. They're a particularly popular motif in the hook craft. However, knit hexagons are totally a thing, too, as you'll see below. Enjoy these free projects, including blankets, baby blankets, and more, all made with hexagons!

44 Free Hexagon Projects to Crochet and Knit

Crochet and Knit Hexagon Projects: Blankets

Even though these throws are all made of the same shape, the projects all look completely different! Using different colors, stitch patterns, and sizes, you can personalize your afghan to match your decor. As you can see from just the small selection in the image above, no two designs have to be the same. It's just like with any other motif – a circle is a circle, and a square is a square, but when you knit or crochet, you realize there are many different ways to make both things.

Coral Crochet Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Baby Blankets Are Perfect Hexagon Projects

An easy baby blanket is made out of one hexagon made large enough to wrap around a baby. What a cute idea! Of course, you could also make a blanket out of matching hexagons or complementary ones. And yet, because it's a baby blanket, it'll still work up relatively quickly compared to a larger blanket. Baby blankets make great gifts, and creating one that's different from most is fun.

Comfy Kid Hexagon Blanket Pattern

Home Decor and Accessories

Use hexagon designs for interesting home decor. For example, there's a super cute ottoman idea on this list. You can also use the motif as an added touch in the stitch pattern on a cowl. Most things you can make with squares or circle motifs can be adapted for making with hexagons. As you'll see when you begin looking through these projects, there are many ways to craft a hexagon. Even though they're the same shape over and over, the stitches used to create the shape vary widely. Therefore you can have everything from a granny hexagon to a solid single crochet hexagon to something more decorative in either knit or crochet.

Summertime Tote Free Pattern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are hexagons so popular in crochet and knitting?

Hexagons tile perfectly… unlike squares, they have six equal sides that join together without gaps in a honeycomb pattern. This creates incredibly beautiful blankets and quilts-in-yarn with a distinctive graphic quality you can't get from squares. They're also naturally appealing shapes (honeycombs! Flowers! Geometric art!) that give projects a sophisticated, modern look. And from a craft perspective, individual hexagons are small, portable, and fast to make… perfect for travel projects and stash busting.

What's the best way to join hexagons together?

Join-as-you-go (JAYG) is popular because you assemble as you crochet… no separate joining step at the end. Flat single crochet join (worked through both pieces with right sides together) gives a clean, slightly decorative seam. The traditional “flat join” using a tapestry needle and whipstitch is simple and tidy. Slip stitch join is fast and adds a subtle texture at the joins. For a fully flat result, blocking your hexagons before joining helps enormously… blocked hexagons join much more neatly than unblocked ones.

How do hexagon blankets deal with the gaps at the edges?

Hexagon blankets have triangular gaps along the edges and corners… you need to fill these to create straight edges! Many patterns include half-hexagon and quarter-hexagon shapes specifically for filling these gaps. Alternatively, you can add a border that covers and fills the irregular edges. Or embrace the scalloped, uneven edge as a design feature! Looking at the pattern you're using will tell you how it handles edge finishing… most well-designed hexagon projects have a clear solution for this.

What projects can I make with hexagons besides blankets?

Bags are stunning in hexagon construction… the geometric panels look architecturally interesting. Pillow covers in hexagon motifs are beautiful home decor. Garments (especially vests and ponchos built from hexagon panels) have that cool modular quality. Table runners and placemats using a row of hexagons look lovely. Children's play mats in colorful hexagons are practical and pretty. And single hexagons as coasters or pot holders are quick makes that still showcase the beautiful shape.

Are hexagons harder to make than squares?

Not really! A basic crochet hexagon uses the same principles as a granny square… start in the center, work outward in rounds, increase at the corners (6 corners instead of 4). The counting is slightly different and you need to track 6 corners instead of 4, but the technique is the same. Knitted hexagons use short row shaping or other methods that are intermediate level. Start with crochet hexagons if you're new to the shape… they're approachable for advanced beginners and the results are immediately satisfying.

Camp Colorwork is HERE! Knitters and Crocheters Invited.

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Camp Colorwork is truly the ultimate course in knit and crochet colorwork. If you've already joined, you know this course has an amazing amount of material. It's the ultimate color work course to unleash your creativity! You'll become an EXPERT in color work after completing this camp!

This course is loaded with patterns and has more than 60 video tutorials to teach you everything you might want to learn about color in either craft (or both if you're BiCrafty.) There are 6 NEW patterns & 8 BONUS patterns. All of this comes with a 20 year collective knowledge from two industry experts. I am so excited to share this with you!

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Join Camp Colorwork today!!!! When you do, you'll receive more information about it as soon as it becomes available. Joining the Waitlist is FREE.

camp colorwork course info - Marly Bird

You've Never Seen Such a Comprehensive Course in Knit and Crochet Colorwork

When Robyn and I had completed all of the materials for Camp Colorwork and could finally take a step back and look at what we had accomplished, I was stunned. I know we both work really hard to bring you the best and most comprehensive lessons, but this time we outdid ourselves. There are so many rich aspects of colorwork. We have brought you:

  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques in knit and crochet colorwork
  • Hours upon hours upon hours of carefully detailed video instruction; it's more than five dozen video tutorials
  • Half a dozen fantastic new patterns plus some of my best past patterns for knit and crochet colorwork
  • A deep dive into the use of color charts in both knit and crochet. I'm not sure Robyn or I ever really realized quite how much there is to these tutorials until we started pulling all that information into one place!
  • And more!!!!!!!
Knit and crochet stitch images from the course - Marly Bird

Detailed Video Instruction Plus Supplemental Forms of Learning

It's SO important to me that I offer detailed video instructions to show you what I mean when explaining how to do something. Many people learn best this way. And sure, there are a million videos on the Internet about different “how to knit” or “how to crochet” techniques. But have you ever noticed most of those are too short, have bad lighting or angles that make it hard to see exactly what you're doing, or stay at the beginner level and never take things further? What I like to do is give you ALL the information. I show you exactly what to do, explain why we do it that way, let you know if there are alternatives, and show you again if it seems important to do so.

So, you've got 63 videos here in Camp Colorwork. You can hone in on particular videos if you just want to practice one specific knit or crochet colorwork technique. After all, the course has fifteen modules offering all kinds of techniques. If you are ready to learn all there is to know about knit and crochet colorwork, well, it's in there!

Detailed Written Patterns with Charts, Etc.

People have different learning styles, of course. Maybe you prefer reading a detailed pattern to looking at videos if you need extra help. Well, we provide plenty of written materials, charts, etc., in all my courses and Camp Colorwork. Heck, one of the patterns is, by itself, 30 pages long! Now, that might sound ridiculous, but if you're looking to learn a detailed technique (in that particular case, Mosaic Crochet), the more information, the better.

Camp Colorwork Bonuses, Links, and More

I like to give you more and then give you even more. This course is crammed with links to various extra resources you might find helpful. We have bonuses of different types available. Whenever I'm working on a course like this, my mind is going a mile per minute. I'm developing new techniques and patterns and keep making ALL THE THINGS. And I'm also thinking back to past projects perfect to showcase different aspects of the course and wondering, “Do they already know this pattern?” So I add that in there as I go, so you have everything I'm thinking of.

What You'll Learn in Camp Colorwork

knit and crochet colorwork techniques

Here are just a few of the techniques we cover:

Crochet Colorwork Techniques

Knit Colorwork Techniques

And more!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly *is* Camp Colorwork?

So here's the thing… Camp Colorwork is the ultimate course for both knitters and crocheters who want to dive deep into colorwork! It's packed with over 60 video tutorials and new patterns to help you become a total colorwork expert. You'll get all the info you need to unleash your creativity!

How much video instruction is there?

Honestly… there are more than sixty video tutorials in Camp Colorwork! You can totally focus on specific techniques or watch them all to learn everything there is to know about colorwork. It's a ton of learning, broken down module by module.

Will I get written patterns too?

Yes! Because everyone learns differently, we've included plenty of detailed written materials and charts. One pattern is even 30 pages long to really help you master techniques like Mosaic Crochet!

What kind of colorwork techniques does it cover?

Oh gosh, so many! For crochet, we cover things like Split Single Crochet, Mosaic Crochet, and Tunisian Crochet. And for knitting, you'll learn Stranded Knitting, Mosaic Knitting, Brioche Knitting in Color, and more!

Is this course only for beginners?

Nope! Camp Colorwork covers beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques in both knitting and crochet colorwork. So no matter your skill level, there's something in there to help you grow!