Celtic Knot

This pattern features a complex Celtic knot design created using **overlay mosaic** or **interlocking filet** crochet **with diagonal stitches**. It offers multiple construction methods and color options, allowing flexibility in both technique and final appearance. **Pattern Options** Background variations: Dark background (knot outlines blend with the background) Light background (allows independent color choices for knot, outlines, and background) Color options: Two-color version Multiple color version Construction methods: Row-by-row (bottom-up, with the border in the round optional) In the round (from the center) ***For two-color projects, the dark background option is recommended.*** **Skill Level** Advanced *The multiple-color version with a light background is especially suitable for experienced crocheters.* **Techniques Included** Overlay mosaic crochet, Interlocking filet crochet Diagonal stitches Special stitches (fully explained with photo tutorials and video links) Adapted corner techniques (overlay mosaic) based on Daiga Talentienė’s method (Beba Blanket) **Materials & Size** Yarn: Sport weight Hook: 3.25–3.5 mm (or size needed to meet gauge) Gauge: 11 stitches × 11 rows = 5 cm (2”) in pattern Finished size: approx. 125 × 160 cm (49 × 63”) **Yardage (Full Blanket)** Light background version: * Light yarn: ~ 4240 m / 4639 yds * Dark yarn: ~ 3310 m / 3621 yds Dark background version: * Light yarn: ~ 3510 m / 3840 yds * Dark yarn: ~ 4180 m / 4573 yds **Important Notes** * Due to the nature of diagonal stitches (which visually cover stitches behind them), it is recommended to use charts together with the written instructions when working multiple-color versions, or use the written pattern on its own. * For the interlocking filet crochet technique, the multiple color version with a light background is available only when working bottom up. **Additional Information** Pattern is fully written Includes charts and detailed photo instructions Video tutorial links are provided Tested by experienced crocheters _______________________ **My Blanket** Hook: 2.5 mm Wheit: 1450 g Size: 107 × 136 cm Yarn C1: * Background – YarnArt Flower, color 272. Yardage used: 1 cake + approximately 1/3 of another. I used the brown-beige section left over from a previous project. * White knot on the main panel, blue knot and white background for the border – Oxford Eco Cotton Baby. Approximate usage: 7 skeins of white and 1.5 skeins of blue. Yarn C2: * Black – FILMAR chainette yarn, art. NILO Nm 4.000 (400 m / 100 g), color NL012 (black). I had a cone with 743 g of yarn. It was just slightly not enough – I ran out halfway through the very last round of single crochet and finished it with a different black yarn. * Blue stars – Oxford Eco Cotton Baby