Back To Retro

Another fresh approach to mosaic crochet - modern geometric mosaic crochet pattern BACK TO RETRO worked in 3 colors. The pattern allows you to create nearly anything you want: blanket (afghan), scarf, bag, cushion cover… The pattern includes one repeated sections so your creation can be as wide and as long as you wish. For this pattern you will need at least 3 contrasting colors. Each row is worked in one color only. **ENJOY THE RETIREMENT! This pattern is available now as a free download** **EXPERIENCE LEVEL:** Confident beginner. **LANGUAGE & TERMINOLOGY**: English, US **TECHNIQUE:** overlay mosaic crochet (each row start working from front side, one color per row) **THE PATTERN INCLUDES:** • chart with marked X • introduction information about mosaic crochet • links to video tutorials of mosaic crochet basics and tips • short video tutorial to demonstrate how the pattern works https://youtu.be/v3wnmlfFHwk • pictures of the final result **STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS:** ch/chs (chain/chains), st/sts (stitch/stitches), R/Rs (row/rows), sc (single crochet), starting sc (starting single crochet), blsc (back loop single crochet), fldc (front loop double crochet), fpextr (front post extended treble). **YARN, HOOK & APPROXIMATE SIZE:** BACK TO RETRO pattern sample was created using the following yarn: Yarn Color A: Stylecraft Special DK, Parchment Color B: Stylecraft Special DK, Aspen Color C: Stylecraft Special DK, Turquoise Yarn weight #3 (light/DK) Fiber content 100 % acrylic Hook size Furls Odyssey, 4 mm (G) Sample size, shape & amount of yarn Rectangle One repeat in height working a foundation ch117: 60 cm width x 22.5 cm length / 24” width x 9” length Color A – 63 g, 186 m/204 yrds Color B – 25 g, 74 m/ 81 yrds Color C – 23 g, 68 m/75 yrds Total for one repeat in height working a foundation ch117 111 g, 328 m/360 yrds You can use any yarn & appropriate hook size that suits your project.