Orca Opus is a bold overlay mosaic crochet pattern featuring a dynamic orca leaping through stylized waves, perfect for adding graphic elegance to your next blanket. With rhythmic stitching and a crisp border, it offers both visual impact and approachable technique for crocheters of all levels.

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The pattern is written in US English terms and assumes knowledge of the basic crochet stitches (slip stitch, chain, single crochet, double crochet). The pattern includes beginner friendly instructions on how to do the overlay mosaic technique as well as the envelope border. The pattern itself is provided in both written and chart format.

Crochet Terms: US
Yarn: Any (the pictured example is made with Stylecraft Special Aran in cream and khaki on a 5mm hook and the final piece is 135cm x 135cm 53 in x 53 in)
Quantity of Yarn: 8 skeins of the main colour (white) | 7 skeins of the contrast colour (black) | 2 skeins of the border colour.
Hook Size: appropriate for the yarn chosen
Size: 203 stitches across (plus 2 for the joining and ending stitches) and 203 rows tall.
Skill: Intermediate
Additional Materials: A hook 1 size down from your main hook to create the border.

I create all my designs myself before they are tested by a variety of people from different countries and different skill levels.

Please note that this pattern and support from myself are only available in English.

This pattern should not be reproduced, shared, redistributed or resold. However, the final product can be sold with credit to the designer: Kate Gerrits @Gerritses © 2025