Autumn Prickles – Free Mosaic Crochet Pattern

Autumn Prickles is a charming autumn-themed overlay mosaic crochet pattern
featuring a little hedgehog surrounded by falling autumn leaves.

With its compact size, clear silhouette, and playful seasonal details, this design
is a lovely choice for a small blanket, lapghan, wall hanging, cushion panel,
or other decorative autumn project.

The pattern is worked in two contrasting colors and is suitable for crocheters
with basic knowledge of overlay mosaic crochet.

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Pattern Specifications

• Chart size: 141 stitches × 155 rows
• Crochet technique: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
• Yarn colors required: 2 contrasting colors
• Skill level: Easy

Included in the Pattern Package

• High-resolution full chart on a single page for zoom viewing
• Large chart divided into 4 enlarged sections
• Complete row-by-row written instructions
• Instructions for two working methods:
  • Overlay mosaic crochet with yarn cutting
  • Overlay mosaic crochet without cutting yarn (turning rows)
• English abbreviations and symbol reference guide

Bonus Crochet Tips PDF

Additional guidance includes:

• Choosing yarn and hook sizes
• Estimating yarn requirements using a swatch
• Calculating finished project dimensions
• Yarn color proportion recommendations
• Working overlay mosaic crochet in turning rows without cutting yarn
• Border and corner finishing ideas

Approximate Yarn Requirements

The estimates below are approximate. Actual yarn usage and finished size may vary
depending on your yarn choice, hook size, crochet tension, and personal working style.

The calculations include approximately 10% extra yarn as a safety margin.
Yarn for an envelope border worked in the dark color is also included.
All estimates are based on 100 g skeins.

For the most accurate yarn and finished-size calculations, it is recommended to make
a personal gauge swatch and follow the step-by-step method described in the
Tips & Yarn Estimation document included with the pattern.

Color ratio:
55% Background / Dark Color and 45% Contrasting / Light Color

Fine / Sport

Meterage: 280–320 m / 100 g
Hook: 3.5–4.0 mm
Finished size: 78 × 78 cm (30.5 × 30.5 in)

Background / Dark Color:
Approx. 410 g — 5 × 100 g skeins

Contrasting / Light Color:
Approx. 299 g — 3 × 100 g skeins

DK / Light Worsted

Meterage: 210–250 m / 100 g
Hook: 4.0–4.5 mm
Finished size: 85 × 85 cm (33.3 × 33.6 in)

Background / Dark Color:
Approx. 558 g — 6 × 100 g skeins

Contrasting / Light Color:
Approx. 408 g — 5 × 100 g skeins

Aran / Worsted

Meterage: 160–190 m / 100 g
Hook: 5.0–5.5 mm
Finished size: 99 × 101 cm (38.9 × 39.7 in)

Background / Dark Color:
Approx. 781 g — 8 × 100 g skeins

Contrasting / Light Color:
Approx. 572 g — 6 × 100 g skeins

These figures are approximate. Actual yarn consumption and finished dimensions
may vary depending on the yarn, hook size, crochet tension, border style, and
individual working method. The dimensions refer to the main patterned area;
the border may slightly increase the final size.

Whether you use classic autumn shades, soft neutrals, or your own favorite
contrasting colors, Autumn Prickles is a quick and cozy seasonal project
with plenty of room for your own color creativity.

Enjoy your crochet journey! 🍂🦔