Celebrate the vibrant spirit of the season with this overlay mosaic crochet pattern featuring a delightful summer gnome. Designed with clarity and ease in mind, this pattern includes a comprehensive, beginner-friendly tutorial—making it an ideal starting point for anyone looking to explore the overlay mosaic technique.

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 itself is provided in both written and chart format.

Crochet Terms: US
Yarn: Any (the pictured example is made with DK Iceyarn in light blue (2072 m / 2266 yards) and dark blue (1332 m / 1457 yards) on a 3.75 mm hook and the final piece is 122 cm x 116 cm / 48 in x 46 in)
Hook Size: appropriate for the yarn chosen
Skill: Intermediate
Additional Materials: A hook 1 size down from your main hook to create the border.

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