With the purchase of the “2026: A Year of Butterflies” eBook, you will have access to all currently published squares (currently none because the first square will be published Jan 2026) and will receive monthly updates for the rest of the year.

Each monthly design is written up for two techniques: interlocking and mosaic crochet. Plus you’ll receive charts.

At the end of the year, you will also get two bonus files: the all-in-one blanket pattern for each technique! The blanket pattern lets you crochet the full year without needing to join squares at the end.

⭐ Savings: The “2026: A Year of Butterflies” eBook is a 40% savings versus purchasing each monthly square individually; plus the all-in-one pattern will not be available elsewhere.

Learn more at https://ashleeslint.com/year-of/2026-year-butterflies/

⭐ Techniques: Each month’s design can be made using interlocking crochet or overlay mosaic crochet. You can read more about each of these techniques at https://ashleeslint.com/tutorials/interlocking-and-mosaic-crochet/ or you can find all my tutorials at https://ashleeslint.com/tutorials.

These large squares can be joined together to create a blanket or used individually for pillows or wall hangings, etc. You can use whichever joining method you prefer; I have a tutorial that shows a few options at https://youtu.be/UXoh8ungXRs.

⭐ Quick Definitions: The Locked Filet Mesh (LFM) interlocking crochet method uses only chain spaces and double crochets to create a mesh; two colors are worked alternately which creates the pattern.

Mosaic crochet uses single crochet and double crochet stitches. The double crochet stitches cover some of the other color’s single crochet stitches to create the design.

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⭐⭐Important Details⭐⭐

US Crochet Terminology

⭐Interlocking Crochet Files⭐

• line-by-line written pattern
• one-page & multi-page charts (for viewing on a screen or printing)

Interlocking Crochet Squares

• Chart: 81 x 81
• Gauge: 8 (dc, ch) x 8 rows = 4”
• 20” x 20” / 51cm x 51cm
• 4.5 mm hook (US7)
• Worsted weight yarn (490 - 565 yards total)
• Main color (MC) (dark lines / butterflies) – 250 yards plus 75 for optional border
• Accent color (AC) (background) – 240 yards

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⭐Overlay Mosaic Crochet Files⭐

• line-by-line written pattern
• instructions for optional envelope border
• instructions on reading an x-marked chart
• one-page & multi-page x-marked charts (for viewing on a screen or printing)

Mosaic Crochet Squares

• Chart: 77 x 77
• Gauge: 14 sc blo stitches x 15 rows = 4”
• Size without fringe or border: 22” x 20” / 56cm x 52cm
• 5 mm hook (H-8)
• Worsted weight yarn (525 - 885 yards depending on month)
• Main color (dark lines / butterflies) – 225 - 275 yards
• Contrasting color (background) – 300 - 375 yards
• Optional envelope border - 250 yards

⭐ Testers: The 2026: A Year of Butterflies series was tested by CynCityCrochet, CrochetCarob, Divya Tellakula, Erin Carlson, Eva, Heather Passmore, Henriette Van Wyk, Kim, Marie Sparks, Monique, Nancy McKain, On a Poad Trip, Sonjia Schultz, Steffi, Tehzib Mahil, and Teresa.

©️ Ashlee Brotzell 2026.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited.

What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. 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, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed.

Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website www.ashleeslint.com.

eBook published in January 2026 by Ashlee Brotzell Designs

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