The Dappled Sunlight Throw: A Mosaic Crochet Blanket Free Pattern

Introducing the Dappled Sunlight Throw

This isn't your grandmother's granny square; it's a modern mosaic crochet blanket that captures the dappled light of a forest floor. Using a simple two-row repeat and a clever colorwork technique, you'll create a stunning, reversible fabric that's both cozy and a work of art. The pattern creates a series of staggered, interlocking 'V' shapes that resemble dappled sunlight filtering through leaves, with a dense, textured fabric and clean, sharp contrast between two colors. Perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your home decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) yarn in two contrasting colors. Sample uses Lion Brand Heartland in 'Badlands' (Color A - warm taupe) and 'Olympic' (Color B - deep forest green). Approximately 1200 yards of Color A and 800 yards of Color B.
• Hook: Size J/10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 8 rows of the mosaic pattern = 4 inches (10 cm). Gauge is critical for achieving the correct size and drape.
• Other: Scissors, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pattern Notes

• This pattern uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique. You will work with one color per row, carrying the unused color loosely along the side.
• The pattern is written for a throw approximately 48 inches wide by 60 inches long. To adjust width, chain in multiples of 10 + 2.
• Stitches used: ch (chain), sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), dc2tog (double crochet 2 together).

Foundation Row

With Color A, ch 122. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (121 sc)

Row 1 (Right Side)

With Color A, ch 1, sc in first sc. *Ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn. (61 sc, 60 ch-1 spaces)

Row 2

With Color B, ch 1, sc in first sc. *Working in front of the ch-1 spaces from Row 1, dc in the skipped sc two rows below (this is a 'long dc' or 'mosaic dc'). Sc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn. (61 sc, 60 mosaic dc)

Row 3

With Color A, ch 1, sc in first sc. *Sc in next mosaic dc, ch 1, skip next sc.* Repeat from * to * across, ending with sc in last sc. Turn.

Row 4

With Color B, ch 1, sc in first sc. *Working in front of the ch-1 spaces from Row 3, dc in the skipped sc two rows below. Sc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * across. Turn.

Rows 5-120

Repeat Rows 3 and 4, alternating colors. You will create a beautiful, staggered geometric pattern. Continue until you have completed 120 rows total (or until desired length).

Border

Round 1: With Color A, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire blanket, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 3, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * around, adjusting at corners as needed. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Finishing

Weave in all ends securely using a tapestry needle. Block the blanket gently to open up the mosaic pattern and ensure even edges. Your Dappled Sunlight Throw is now ready to enjoy!