Kraken

Digital chart and instructions in English (US terms) for creating the Kraken pattern in mosaic crochet. This pattern use the overlay mosaic crochet technique. The Kraken pattern includes instructions for a pillow, and a bag with button closure and fringe details. You can crochet the Kraken flat with border stitches, or in the round, and you can even repeat the charts to create table runners, blankets, apparel, and more. This mythological giant octopus/squid design is great for summer projects or for adding a bold nautical element to your decor. Release the Kraken!! These projects feature custom hand-dyed yarn by Yarrrn Matey in "Treacherous Waters" (tonal navy blue) worsted weight 100% merino wool. This distressed-denim colorway works well as a background for creating rough seas, and as the main color for the Kraken. This custom yarn is available and ready to ship for a limited time only at www.yarrrnmatey.com YARN INFO: Pillow (front and back): Yarrrn Matey 100% merino wool, worsted 2 skeins (about 290 yards) “Treaturous Waters” blue Universal Yarns, Cotton Supreme 100% cotton, worsted 1 skein (about 150 yards) Lime 1 skein (about 150 yards) Turquoise Bag: Yarrrn Matey 100% merino wool, worsted 2 skeins (about 275 yards) “Treaturous Waters” blue Universal Yarns, Cotton Supreme 100% cotton, worsted 3 skeins (about 470 yards) Black This is an intermediate to advanced mosaic crochet pattern. The pattern is chart based and NOT written row by row. These charts have several special stitches, and each pattern includes a detailed photo tutorial of those stitches. If you're new to mosaic crochet there are links to video tutorials within the pattern to help teach you the technique and how to read a chart pattern. This is an original pattern designed by Alexis Sixel. Do not copy, share or distribute these patterns. You can sell finished work using my patterns as long as you credit Sixel Design as the original pattern designer. You can tag me on instagram @sixeldesign I'm always working on new designs and will be adding them all here to the shop. Thanks and happy crocheting!