Lion

**About the Design** This pattern is worked in overlay mosaic crochet using two contrasting colors referred to as Light Color and Dark Color, allowing you to personalize your palette while maintaining clear visual definition. • Stitch Count: 239 stitches wide × 352 rows tall (excluding starting chain and border stitches) • Finished Size: approx. 121.5 x 161.82 cm (48.6 x 64.73 inch) when using a 4 mm hook and matching gauge. Of course, you can use a smaller or bigger hook size. • Skill Level: Advanced or Confident Intermediate • Pattern Type: Large project, suitable as a throw, bed topper, or statement piece This is an immersive project designed for crocheters who enjoy watching a detailed image emerge row by row. Hooksize (mm) Hooksize (inch) Wool Stitches / 10 cm (4”) Row / 10 cm (4”) 4.0 mm 0.16″ DK / Light Worsted 20 – 22 22 – 26 ________________________________________ **Materials** • Yarn Weight: Suitable for 4 mm hook (DK / Light Worsted recommended) • Colors Required: Color A: Dark Color – used to form the overlay design Color B: Light Color – used as the background • Recommended Hook Size: 4 mm • Additional Supplies: tapestry needle, scissors Exact yardage will depend on yarn brand and personal tension. ________________________________________ **Yarn Requirements (these are really Estimated)** For the original size (approx. 121.5 × 161.82 cm / 48.6 × 64.73 inch, using a 4.0 mm hook): • Total yarn: approx. 1,750 – 2,100 meters (1,915 – 2,295 yards) DK / Light Worsted This estimate is based on a total of 86,508 stitches, consisting of: 50,296 single crochet (sc), 34,560 double crochet (dc), and 699 border stitches. Because double crochet stitches use more yarn than single crochet, stitch type distribution is taken into account. As a guideline, this equals approximately: • 9 – 11 skeins of 100 g DK / Light Worsted yarn (approx. 200–240 m / 220–260 yd per skein, depending on brand and fiber) Due to the nature of overlay mosaic crochet, yarn usage may vary slightly depending on stitch height, overlay frequency, and individual tension. Creating and weighing a 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inch) swatch is recommended for the most accurate estimate. ________________________________________ **Gauge** Gauge will affect final size and yarn usage. For this pattern, the estimated gauge is: 20 stitches × 22 rows = 10 cm (4"). Worked in single crochet (back loop only). Note: Your finished size may vary slightly depending on yarn, hook size, and personal tension. ________________________________________ **Abbreviations (US Terms)** ch Chain sc (blo) Single crochet in the back loop only dc (flo) Double crochet in the front loop two rows below st Stitch Overlay mosaic crochet uses only these basic stitches. All single crochets are worked in the back loop only; all double crochets are overlay stitches worked into the front loop of the stitch two rows below in the same color. ________________________________________ **How to Start** We begin with a foundation row (row 0) in the dark color: Begin with a foundation chain of 242 chains using the dark Color. (239 pattern stitches + 2 border stitches + 1 turning chain), start the return row in the 2nd stitch. Work one row of single crochet back to the beginning before starting row 1 of the mosaic pattern. ________________________________________ **Finishing** To prevent unraveling, tie the yarn ends together in pairs on the right side of the work. You may either weave in the ends or finish the piece with an envelope border to hide them. Blocking is recommended for a smooth, even finish and improved stitch definition ________________________________________ **Designer’s Note** Thank you for choosing this pattern. This design is created to be both visually striking and deeply engaging to work on. I hope the journey of creating this design brings you inspiration, focus, and immense satisfaction as the image reveals itself through each row. — Designed by Suzanne van Kooten ________________________________________ **Copyright Notice** This pattern, including all written instructions, charts, and layout, is the original work of Suzanne van Kooten and is fully protected by copyright. No part of this pattern may be copied, reproduced, shared, translated, or distributed in any form without written permission from the designer. Finished blankets made using this pattern may be sold in limited quantities, provided full credit is given as: Pattern design by Suzanne van Kooten