☘️ Pushing the envelope, one cactus at a time

I love to push the envelope with stitches and colorwork, and the Desert Cactus Mosaic Crochet Blanket is no different. It was so much fun to design that I included two border options.

Each section is separated out so the charts are easy to follow, and if charts are not your thing, written instructions are included too. A free version is also available on the blog.

▶️ Watch it come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• Mosaic crochet cacti. Bold, graphic colorwork.
• Two border options. A mosaic border or a simple border.
• Charts and written instructions. Sections are separated to keep things easy.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Color Theory, Lion Brand (100% acrylic, 246 yds/100g) or Starlette Worsted, Mary Maxim (100% acrylic, 180 yds/100g)
• Yardage: 3400 yds with the mosaic border, 2500 yds with the simple border
• Hook: H (5.0mm) or hook to obtain gauge
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers (if needed) · Yarn Needle · Scissors

⭐ Good to know

• Size: Mosaic border, 43” wide by 61” long. Simple border, 41” wide by 56” long.
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Special technique: Mosaic crochet
• Terms: US crochet

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Cheers,
Briana

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