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Free Overlay Mosaic Crochet Practice Chart & Mini Coaster Pattern
The quickest and most rewarding way to master Overlay Mosaic Crochet! Stitch this Nordic Star mug rug in just 45 minutes to test your gauge, learn how to read marked stitch charts, and experience zero-ends envelope borders before casting on a full blanket.
Instant Clean PDFPrintable 15×15 ChartUS & UK Terminology
📐 Pattern Specifications & Yarn Requirements
Finished Size5" × 5" (13 × 13 cm)
Recommended Hook4.5 mm (US 7)
Yarn Weight#4 Worsted / Aran
Yardage Needed~55 yds total (50/50)
Marked Stitch Chart
15 Stitches × 15 Rows Nordic Star Grid
Color A (BLOsc)Color B Drops (FLOdc)
Every square with an X is worked as a Front Loop Only double crochet (FLOdc) two rows down into the unworked front loop. Plain squares are worked in Back Loop Only single crochet (BLOsc).
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Row-by-Row Text Guide
Complete Written Instructions (US Crochet Terms)
Setup Row [Color A]: Chain 17. Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (15 sts). Fasten off, leave 3" tail.
Row 2 [Color B]: Join at right edge. 15 BLOsc across. Fasten off.
Row 3 [Color A]: Join at right edge. 7 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 7 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 4 [Color B]: 6 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 1 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 6 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 5 [Color A]: 5 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 3 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 5 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 6 [Color B]: 4 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 5 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 4 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 7 [Color A]: 3 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 7 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 3 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 8 [Color B]: Center Star: 1 FLOdc, 13 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc. Fasten off.
Row 9 [Color A]: 3 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 7 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 3 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 10 [Color B]: 4 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 5 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 4 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 11 [Color A]: 5 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 3 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 5 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 12 [Color B]: 6 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 1 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 6 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 13 [Color A]: 7 BLOsc, 1 FLOdc, 7 BLOsc. Fasten off.
Row 14 [Color B]: 15 BLOsc across. Fasten off.
Row 15 [Color A]: 15 regular sc across. Do not fasten off; proceed directly to Double Envelope Border!
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