There’s something truly magical about a round crochet afghan—the way it blooms from a tiny center into a grand, cozy masterpiece. This Mosaic Afghan is no exception! With its 66-inch diameter, it’s large enough to drape beautifully over a queen-sized bed or curl up under on chilly evenings.
This pattern uses Bernat Mosaic yarn (or any worsted-weight yarn) to create rich texture and visual interest through clever stitch placement. While it’s best suited for intermediate crocheters, adventurous beginners can absolutely tackle this with some patience—the repeating rounds make it wonderfully meditative!
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
✔ Works up faster than you’d think – The rounds grow quickly!
✔ Customizable colors – Use a single color or alternate for a mosaic effect.
✔ Showstopping texture – The clusters and skipped stitches create dimension.
✔ Perfect gift – A handmade heirloom anyone would treasure.
Ready to begin your crochet journey? Let’s gather supplies
Materials
- Yarn: 13 balls of Bernat Mosaic Worsted Weight (or similar)
- Hook: *Size H-8 (5.0 mm)* (or size needed to match gauge)
- Scissors & tapestry needle (for weaving ends)
- Stitch markers (helpful for tracking rounds)
📏 Gauge & Size
- Gauge: *13 dc and 7 rows = 4″ (10 cm)*
- Finished Size: 66″ (167.5 cm) diameter
Pro Tip: Check your gauge after Round 3! If your work is smaller, try a larger hook; if larger, use a smaller hook
Stitch Guide (Abbreviations)
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp(s): space(s)
- Beg Cluster: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp
Step-by-Step Instructions
Center & Foundation
- Start: Chain 5, join with slip stitch to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into ring, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (12 dc total)
- Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), *dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (*12 ch-1 sps*)
Building the Texture
- Round 3: Sl st into first ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, join. (*36 dc*)
- Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip 1 dc, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, skip last dc, join. (*12 ch-2 sps*)
- Round 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp (Cluster made), dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * around, ending with Cluster in last ch-2 sp, join.
Continuing the Pattern
- Rounds 6–10: Follow the established pattern, increasing the number of dc between clusters by 1 each round:
- Round 6: 2 dc between clusters
- Round 7: 3 dc between clusters
- …
- Round 10: 6 dc between clusters
- Beyond Round 10: Continue increasing by 1 dc between clusters each round until the afghan measures 33″ (84 cm) from center to edge (full diameter will be ~66″)
Pro Tips for Success
- Mark your rounds: Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to avoid losing your place.
- Keep tension even: The skipped stitches can pull tighter—relax your grip!
- Blocking is key: Once finished, lightly steam-block to open up the lace-like clusters.
Finishing Touches
Weave in all ends securely. For extra durability, consider adding a simple scalloped border (optional):
- Join yarn to any cluster space, ch 1.
- Work *[sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc] in each ch-2 sp* around.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
✨ Final Thoughts
This Mosaic Afghan is a labor of love that pays off in both beauty and practicality. Whether you keep it for your own home or gift it to someone special, it’s sure to become a cherished piece.
