About the Pattern

The Nutcracker Parade pattern is created using the overlay mosaic crochet technique and worked in rows.
The pattern is ideal for crocheters at an advanced beginner to intermediate level who are fully comfortable with basic crochet stitches such as chains, US single crochet (UK double crochet), and US double crochet (UK treble crochet). Experience with mosaic crochet is an added bonus!

The pattern is customisable as it can be repeated to create whatever size and/or object you choose.

What is Included

• Charts (with Xs and counts marked)
• Full row-by-row written instructions
• Mosaic crochet technique compendium: Full description of the mosaic crochet technique and links to tutorials and technique videos that helped me to learn when I first started out.

The pattern is available in English only and includes two versions of the written instructions, one using US crochet terms and the other using UK crochet terms.

Materials

You can use any yarn and corresponding hook for this pattern and you will need at least 2 contrasting colours.
Remember that mosaic crochet benefits from a tight tension so if you are a loose crocheter it might be best to drop down half a hook size for this project.

If using Schachenmayr Catania Originals yarn with a 2.5mm hook like the multicoloured blanket crocheted by my tester Dóró Zsuzsa Orsolya, you will need approximately 700g / 1,750m of yarn total.

• 300g / 750m for the background colour (colour A)
• 325g / 813m for the pattern colour (colour B)
• 75g / 188m for the border

This will create a small baby blanket measuring approximately 72cm wide x 62cm tall (28” x 24”) with a small border.

Keep in Touch

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For other queries please contact me at aureusdesigns.nz@gmail.com

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Thank you for your support. Stay golden!

Copyright

This is an original pattern designed by Ruth Holness also known as Aureus Designs NZ. Do not copy, share, or otherwise distribute this pattern.
You may sell your finished work created using this pattern as long as you credit Ruth Holness and/or Aureus Designs NZ as the original pattern designer.