This pattern includes two charts (a larger version and a smaller version of the blanket) for creating this mosaic crochet design. The charts include the Xs. The size of either of them can also be adjusted by altering the weight of the yarn and size of the hook.

The technique is mosaic crochet overlay, where the colors alternate each row. You can hide the ends with a double border. You will be working on the same side of each row, so the front of the blanket is always facing you.

You will need two colors, approximately 3500 yards of each color for the larger blanket or 1800 yards of each for the smaller blanket.