The Craft Mosaic Afghan

There used to be a quaint wee shop called ‘The Green Witch’ in the town of Aberdour, Scotland. Sadly, it’s no longer there, but it was a delightful place to visit. Upon entering, you were greeted by a cosy wee coal fire with a rocking chair beside it (I always imagined myself sitting there, crocheting). The shop sold crystals and cauldrons, herbal remedies and wands, pagan and witch-oriented books, and all the paraphernalia a witch could need. This pattern is a nod to that charming shop and to all the witches and wizards who enjoy collecting their own Pagan and Wiccan treasures. ************************************************* This pattern has all the charts and written instructions you need to complete the blanket. SIX PDFs are available: * US terms for right-handers * US terms for left-handers *** * UK terms for right-handers * UK terms for left-handers *** * Full chart PDF compatible with Knit Companion for right-handers * Full chart PDF compatible with Knit Companion for left-handers **It is your responsibility to use the correct PDF for your needs** The main PDFs have 20 easy-to-read charts (with Xs for DCs) and corresponding written instructions. Use any yarn and corresponding hook for this pattern; remember, high-contrast colours are better for mosaic crochet. This design looks great in two colours, or you could go for a full mosaic tapestry with many colours. The choice is yours. **Please note that this pattern does not give instructions or yarn stats for mosaic tapestry crochet.** ************************************************* If using DK-weight yarn, you will need approximately: * Colour A - 1400 metres / 1531 yards * Colour B - 1500 metres / 1640 yards * Double border – 600 metres / 656 yards ************************************************* For my example, I used Stylecraft Special DK in Black and Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze DK Prints in Salterton. **Main Body of the Blanket:** * Colour A – Black - 460g / 1357 metres * Colour B – Salterton 500g / 1450 metres **3-row double border:** * Colour A – Black - 200g / 590 metres **Tools:** * 4mm hook (for the main blanket) * 3mm hook (for the double border) * Scissors * Stitch markers **Shopping** * You will need to purchase 7 skeins of Colour A – I used Black: https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/stylecraft-special-dk-black-1002-100g * You will need to purchase 4 skeins of Colour B – I used Salterton: https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-pebble-haze-dk-prints-salterton-2d010-150g **Size:** * 185 stitches wide by 245 rows tall * The Afghan size with a double border will be approx. 107cm wide by 147cm tall (42” x 58”) **Gauge:** * 18 stitches and 18 rows for a 10x10cm tension square using a 4mm hook. ************************************************* I want to give special thanks to my amazing testers: Juli Gittinger, Sherri Clark, Michelle Borthwick, Lizzie Lynes, Andrea Maley, Lynne Duffin, Honey Mondeo, and Bob Walker. Also, massive thanks to Pique Dame for triple-checking everything for me. I hope you enjoy creating your own 'The Craft' Afghan. Please do share your creations online and tag #getyerhookon and #thecraftafghan Happy Crocheting Abi x