This Mosaic Crochet Rug design was inspired by Japanese Sashiko embroidery patterns. It is worked in the Spike DC Mosaic Crochet technique, with one color used across each row. Each row is worked on the right side, beginning and ending each row. After crocheting the rows in this rug, extra strands of yarn are added on the left and right edges to turn the tails/ends into fringe, so there are no ends to weave in! With this fabulous Mosaic Crochet technique, the rug is completely reversible!

This rug is made with super bulky (#6) weight yarn. The pattern includes full written instructions, as well as a chart and many step-by-step photos. Two downloads are included: one with the extra photos and one without (for using less ink/toner when printing the pattern). This pattern is written in a short style (with information about how to read this style of pattern), for ease of following the pattern. Here is a sample of that style:

“With RS facing, join MC1 with sc in first st; *[SPdc, ch, sc 2] twice, SPdc, ch, sc, ch,…”

To learn the Spike DC Mosaic Crochet technique, watch my YouTube video. Then practice making the swatch from the video, with complimentary swatch chart and written instructions available on my “Free Patterns” page.

SIZE: Approx. 30” (76 cm) wide x 17” (43 cm) high, plus fringe

SKILL LEVEL:

Easy to Intermediate

MATERIALS:

Super bulky #6 weight yarn, 100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g (81 yds/74 m) per skein

1 skein Navy (MC1)

1 skein Green (MC2)

1 skein Burgundy (MC3)

Super bulky #6 weight yarn, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 5 oz/140 g (87 yds/80 m) per skein

2 skeins Multi (CC)

Size N/15 (10 mm) crochet hook or size required for gauge

Stitch marker (optional)

Notes:

Photographed model was made with Lion Brand Hometown USA in #111 San Diego Navy (MC1), #175 Montpelier Peacock (MC2) and #189 Napa Valley Pinot (MC3), along with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in #610 Hudson Bay (CC).

Rug is made with 3 main colors (MC). If desired, 3 skeins of only one main color can be used.