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The Ember & Ash Mosaic Blanket Square: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Modern, Textured Hexagon

Anonymous • July 30, 2026

Introducing the Ember & Ash Mosaic Blanket Square

Create a stunning, modern hexagon using a unique mosaic overlay technique that produces a rich, woven-like texture. This free pattern guides you through crafting a single, show-stopping square that can be used as a trivet, wall hanging, or joined into a larger blanket. The Ember & Ash Mosaic Blanket Square is a sophisticated, contemporary crochet project that combines a soft, heathered grey (Ash) with a deep, burnt orange (Ember) to create a striking geometric pattern of radiating lines and diamond shapes. The fabric is dense, thick, and substantial, with no gaps or holes, making it perfect for modern home decor. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner looking to try mosaic crochet, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to create a beautiful, textured hexagon.

Materials Needed

To create your own Ember & Ash Mosaic Blanket Square, you will need the following materials:

Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) in two contrasting colors:
- Color A (Ash): A soft, heathered grey – approximately 50 yards
- Color B (Ember): A deep, burnt orange – approximately 50 yards
Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional), blocking pins and mat for finishing

Gauge: First 4 rounds = 4 inches across (measured from flat side to flat side). Achieving the correct gauge ensures your square will be the right size and the mosaic stitches will align properly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern uses a mosaic overlay technique where you work with one color per round, carrying the unused color along the back. The result is a dense, woven fabric with no long floats. Please read through the special stitches before beginning.

Special Stitches

Mosaic Double Crochet (Mdc): Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch TWO ROWS BELOW (skipping the stitch directly behind it), yarn over, pull up a loop (this loop will be long), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. This creates a long stitch that covers the skipped row.
Mosaic Single Crochet (Msc): Insert hook into the stitch TWO ROWS BELOW, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.

Pattern

Round 1 (Color A)

Make a magic ring. Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), 2 double crochet in ring, chain 2, (3 double crochet in ring, chain 2) 5 times. Slip stitch to top of chain-3. (18 double crochet, 6 chain-2 spaces)

Round 2 (Color B)

Join Color B in any chain-2 space. Chain 1, (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet) in same space. *Chain 1, skip next 3 double crochet, (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet) in next chain-2 space. Repeat from * around. Chain 1, slip stitch to first single crochet. (12 single crochet, 6 chain-2 spaces, 6 chain-1 spaces)

Round 3 (Color A)

Join Color A in any chain-2 space. Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), (double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet) in same space. *Chain 1, skip next single crochet, Mosaic Double Crochet over the next chain-1 space (insert hook into the chain-1 space of Round 1, two rows below), chain 1, skip next single crochet, (2 double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet) in next chain-2 space. Repeat from * around. Chain 1, skip next single crochet, Mosaic Double Crochet over next chain-1 space, chain 1, slip stitch to top of chain-3. (24 double crochet, 6 Mdc, 6 chain-2 spaces, 12 chain-1 spaces)

Round 4 (Color B)

Round 5 (Color A)

Join Color A in any chain-2 space. Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), (double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet) in same space. *Chain 1, skip next single crochet, Mosaic Double Crochet over the next chain-1 space (insert hook into the chain-1 space of Round 3), chain 1, skip next Mosaic Single Crochet, Mosaic Double Crochet over the next chain-1 space (insert hook into the next chain-1 space of Round 3), chain 1, skip next single crochet, (2 double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet) in next chain-2 space. Repeat from * around. Chain 1, skip next single crochet, Mosaic Double Crochet over next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next Mosaic Single Crochet, Mosaic Double Crochet over next chain-1 space, chain 1, slip stitch to top of chain-3. (24 double crochet, 12 Mdc, 6 chain-2 spaces, 18 chain-1 spaces)

Round 6 (Color B)

Join Color B in any chain-2 space. Chain 1, (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet) in same space. *Chain 1, skip next 2 double crochet, Mosaic Single Crochet over the next chain-1 space (insert hook into the chain-1 space of Round 4), chain 1, skip next Mosaic Double Crochet, Mosaic Single Crochet over the next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next Mosaic Double Crochet, Mosaic Single Crochet over the next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next 2 double crochet, (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet) in next chain-2 space. Repeat from * around. Chain 1, skip next 2 double crochet, Mosaic Single Crochet over next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next Mosaic Double Crochet, Mosaic Single Crochet over next chain-1 space, chain 1, skip next Mosaic Double Crochet, Mosaic Single Crochet over next chain-1 space, chain 1, slip stitch to first single crochet. (12 single crochet, 18 Msc, 6 chain-2 spaces, 24 chain-1 spaces)

Finishing

Fasten off. Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. Block the square to open up the mosaic stitches and create a flat, even shape. To block, pin the square to a blocking mat, gently stretching it to the desired shape and size, and allow it to dry completely. This step is crucial for achieving the crisp, modern look of the finished piece.

Your Ember & Ash Mosaic Blanket Square is now complete! Use it as a trivet, frame it as a wall hanging, or make multiple squares to join into a stunning, textured blanket. Happy crocheting!

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