WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE. Overlay mosaic crochet blanket pattern

This charming and relaxing winter-themed crochet pattern is perfect for the festive season. It offers two layout options, allowing you to make projects that are beautifully matching, yet uniquely different.

With a small repeat, clearly written instructions, a detailed chart (highlighting double crochet stitch placement), and a step-by-step video tutorial for both right- and left-handed crafters, this pattern is ideal for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

TECHNIQUE: overlay mosaic crochet in rows

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: advanced beginner

LANGUAGES & TERMINOLOGY: English (US & UK), German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Spanish, Italian

PATTERN REPEAT: x 16+3 sts

GAUGE: 10x10 cm / 4x4” = 20 sts x 20 Rs in overlay mosaic crochet, unblocked

PATTERN FILE SIZE: 13-14 pages (depends on language)

THE PATTERN INCLUDES:

links to introductory information about mosaic crochet basics

chart marked with Xs 

written pattern

2 layout options

a row-by-row video tutorial (both right- and left-handed)

border written pattern (a non mosaic crochet border)

information about the yarn used for the pattern sample

symbols and abbreviations - see the Annex 1 at the end of the pattern

YARN & HOOK:  

Yarn brand, weight & composition

Background color (Color A): Hobbii, Daily Stitch Acrylic

color Ecru (02)

100 g, 350 m / 382 yds

100% Acrylic, #3 (light/DK)

Pattern color (Color B): Hobbii, Tea Time

color Green Tea (22)

200 g, 580 m / 634 yds

100% Acrylic, #3 (light/DK)

Please note that the Tea Time yarn is labeled as a medium weight yarn. I find it more like a light weight/DK yarn.

Hook size

Clover Amour, 4 mm (G)

SHAPE, SIZE AND YARN AMOUNT USED FOR THE PATTERN SAMPLE:

Pattern sample size and shape 

(10 repeats in width x almost 6 repeats in height). Layout 1

Rectangle. 

94 cm / 37” width x 111 cm / 43.7” height (including 4 cm / 1.6” border) 

Yarn colors and amount (including the border)

Color A: 300 g, 1050 m / 1146 yds (3 skeins)

Color B: 400 g, 1160 m / 1268 yds (2 skeins)

You can use any yarn, colors & appropriate hook size that suits your project and create as large/small project as you wish by adjusting the number of repeats in width and/or in height. 

Original design by Daiga Talentiene, BebaBlanket designer. The pattern has been created solely using my imagination. No images or other patterns in any technique were used as inspiration. Any resemblance to other patterns (if any) is purely coincidental

© BebaBlanket, 2025

By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the terms of use:

You can use the pattern to create any item you want and sell your finished item if you wish, but you have no right to claim that this pattern is created by you, nor may you sell the pattern or share the file or any parts of the written pattern and/or charts. 

You have no right to create a video tutorial for this pattern nor to make translations to other languages without my written permission.

This pattern was created by BebaBlanket

February, 2025 

This pattern was tested by: Kim Lategan, Carol Brunquell Sutcliffe, Katja Tompuri, Ann E Espindola, Simone Howes, Mirjam Annaars

Tech editor: Tania Leis

Translators:

Dutch: Jellie Snijders, Simone Ypkemeule

French: Katherine Martinet, Johanne Rousseau, Fatima Cabral

German: Heike Berg

Finnish: Jutta Heisalo, Pirkko Riihimäki

Swedish: Heike Berg

Italian: Sabrina Milani, Debora Fior

Spanish: Andrea Wöhler, Alicia Camargo

Thank you for checking out this pattern! You have a great taste!