Description:

Guinea Pig Mosaic Blanket is an overlay mosaic crochet pattern for a blanket or throw, showing a group of four guinea pigs.

This is an overlay mosaic crochet pattern, worked row by row. Each row is worked in one colour. At the end of each row the yarn is cut, and the next row is worked on the front side of the work again with the other colour. This pattern does not include any slanted or angled stitches, just standard stitches.

Pattern files included:

• written instructions (both UK and US terms)
• large chart to view on screen (or use with apps like Knit Companion)
• smaller charts, split out to A4 size for easier printing

Charts and written patterns are included for both right-handed and left-handed use.

Size:
This item is 268 stitches wide and has 265 rows.
In DK yarn it will be about 141cm wide and 145cm long (about 56” wide and 57” long). If you choose to add a border, this will make it a bit bigger. The size will be affected by yarn type, yarn brand, hook size and tension.

Yarn:
You can use any yarn and hook size you like for this pattern, just be aware that the resulting size may be different, and it may use a different amount of yarn. I recommend using two colours with a good contrast, so that the pattern shows up clearly.

Example yarn usage:
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK
Hook: 4.0 mm
13 x 100g balls of Colour A, White (white background) - uses about 3425 metres (3746 yards)
9 x 100g balls of Colour B, Gingerbread (brown guinea pigs) - uses about 2319 metres (2536 yards)

This pattern does not include a border. You have the option of leaving the ends as a fringe, sewing them in, or adding an envelope border if you prefer.

This is an original pattern by Heather Cornish. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it, whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, charts, photos and images. No translations or video tutorials are allowed. You may sell items made using this pattern, but please credit me as the pattern designer where this is possible.

Thank you for choosing my pattern, and happy crocheting!