Level 3-Advanced (angle stitches and tapestry color changes)
This Elephant mosaic crochet pillow pattern from my Animals and Their Young collection is perfect for all elephant lovers! The pattern features a baby elephant made in the mosaic overlay crochet style.
This mosaic crochet pattern is an advanced skill level and is recommended for crocheters with experience in mosaic overlay crochet. The detailed instructions, photos, and video tutorials will guide you through each step of the project. With a little bit of patience and practice, you’ll be a pro in no time!
If you are new to angle stitches, I highly recommend trying them first with this free Heart Mug Rug pattern. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heart-mug-rug-2 This small 7”x 7” project is a great introduction to my angle notation system and includes my full stitch key.
This Elephant Pillow can be a stand-alone item or paired with an Elephant Blanket from my Animals and Their Young Series. I have 3 skill levels available for the blanket design.
Elephant Blanket–Level 1 (basic SCBLO and DCFLO mosaic crochet stitches only)
Elephant Blanket-Level 2 (angle stitches)
Elephant Blanket-Level 3 (angle stitches and tapestry color changes)
Written for Mosaic Overlay Crochet, this pattern includes:
• Charts
• Written Pattern
• Detailed Instructions packet
• Stitch Key
• Photo tutorials
• Video tutorials for each type of stitch used in the patterns
• Dedicated video tutorial for pillow construction
Size: 18” x 18”
Size will vary depending on yarn weight and hook.
This calculation was based on Stylecraft Special DK yarn and hook size of 3.75mm. Gauge: 5 stitched and 5 rows=1 inch
Yarn:
Color A- 445 yds (Design Color)
Color B- 432 yds (Background Color)
Color C (Black) – small amount for the eyes and mouth
Edging/Border – 150 yds
Notions:
1” Buttons (5)
Pillow insert (18” x 18” or larger depending on your gauge)