Description
🐘 Small Scale Mosaic Crochet Design
This pattern creates a compact crochet project.
It is suitable for baby blankets, small throws, lap blankets, wall hangings, and decorative panels.
Its smaller stitch count makes it a comfortable project for crocheters who prefer a detailed mosaic design without committing to a large blanket.
Digital download — PDF crochet pattern only. No physical item will be shipped.
Elephant Hugs is a sweet and heartwarming overlay mosaic crochet pattern featuring an adorable little elephant surrounded by playful hearts.
With its raised trunk, oversized ears, and gentle expression, the little elephant gives the design a warm and cheerful character. The scattered hearts add an extra touch of affection, making this pattern especially lovely for baby and children’s projects.
The strong two-color contrast keeps the elephant, facial details, and small decorative elements clearly visible while preserving the clean graphic character of overlay mosaic crochet.
With a chart size of only 141 × 175 stitches, Elephant Hugs is significantly smaller than many full-size mosaic blankets and can be worked with several yarn weights to create different finished sizes.
Pattern Specifications
- Chart size: 141 stitches × 175 rows
- Chart divided into 4 printable sections
- Full PDF: 14 pages
- Crochet technique: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
- Yarn colors required: 2 contrasting colors
Included in the Pattern Package
Elephant Hugs PDF (14 Pages)
- High-resolution full chart on a single page for zoom viewing
- Large chart divided into 4 printable 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.
Elephant Hugs — 141 × 175 stitches
Fine / Sport
Meterage: 280–320 m / 100 g
Hook: 3.5–4.0 mm
Finished size:
78 × 88 cm (30.5 × 34.4 in)
Background / Dark Color:
Approx. 420 g
5 × 100 g skeins
Contrasting / Light Color:
Approx. 375 g
4 × 100 g skeins
DK / Light Worsted
Meterage: 210–250 m / 100 g
Hook: 4.0–4.5 mm
Finished size:
85 × 96 cm (33.3 × 37.9 in)
Background / Dark Color:
Approx. 575 g
6 × 100 g skeins
Contrasting / Light Color:
Approx. 515 g
6 × 100 g skeins
Worsted / Aran
Meterage: 160–190 m / 100 g
Hook: 5.0–5.5 mm
Finished size:
99 × 114 cm (38.9 × 44.8 in)
Background / Dark Color:
Approx. 805 g
9 × 100 g skeins
Contrasting / Light Color:
Approx. 720 g
8 × 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.
Creates a compact and versatile mosaic crochet project with excellent pattern visibility across several yarn weights.
Enjoy your crochet journey!
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