My “Bluebirds & Blossoms” afghan uses the overlay mosaic crochet method combined with tapestry crochet & a scattering of bobbles to create a vibrant, fun blanket to welcome in the Springtime. (seriously, there are a LOT of bobbles!)

The sample blanket came out to 47” x 62”

Yarn used:
Mary Maxim’s Starlette (3.5oz/180yd ea):
Natural (Cream) = 9 skeins
Pale Petal Pink = 5 skeins
Petal Pink = 1 skein
Lime Green = 1 skein
Light Denim Blue = 4 skeins
Vanna’s Choice (3oz/145yds ea):
Barley (Brown) = 2 skeins
Charcoal = 1 skein

(total was 3309 yards with a 5.5 mm hook)

You can also get the full kit from Mary Maxim!

This pattern has full written instructions with links to helpful videos & a fully colorized & marked chart, both single page for digital viewing, and a 16-page printable version. This pattern a more intermediate level of crochet, however it’s a great way to improve your skills for those beginners who are interested.

Pattern is in US terms.