How I Use My Graph Patterns With Mosaic Crochet

Hello again, everyone! I have been fiddling with my graph patterns for a few weeks trying to convert them for use with a mosaic technique. I wanted to develop a sort of  "fool-proof" guide to follow the graph that will help you learn how to do it as well. Included on this page you will find a list of helpful information and a small graph with line by line instructions. Happy crocheting!

Helpful Tips for Converting my Filet graphs to Mosaic crochet

When converting my filet crochet graph to a Mosaic technique, you will begin by multiplying the number of squares in the first row by three because each square still counts as three stitches. (Some will be front loop only double crochet and some will be back loop only single crochet.)

Border Stitches: Add one extra stitch to the far left and far right of your graph- so after you mulitply the number of squares by three, add another two chains. (You will single crochet through the legs of these edge stitches when beginning and ending your row to secure your yarn.)

You will work a foundation row before beginning the graph rows and you will work finishing rows after completing the graph rows. 

Work from right to left: Read the graph from right to left on every row.

Cut your yarn: With this Mosaic style, there is no carrying colors. You cut the yarn at the end of every row and start back at the right side.

You will work two rows of crochet for every horizontal row on the filet graph, one of each color- background and foreground (color A and color B).

If you get confused, the below guide will give you a quick reference of what to do for each square pattern on the graph when using color A, and how it applies when using color B.

When using color A:

White square above another white square on the graph: Drop down and Double crochet into the exposed front loops from same color below.

White square above a Solid (black) Square on the graph: Single crochet in the back loops only.

Black Square above a white square on the graph: Single crochet in the back loops only.

Black Square above a black square on the graph: Single crochet in the back loops only.

When using color B:

White squares on the graph above another white square: Single crochet in the back loops only.

White square above a Solid (black) Square on the graph: Single crochet in the back loops only.

Solid (black) Squares on the graph above a white square: Drop down and Double crochet into the front loops from same color below.

Black Square above a black square on the graph: Drop down and Double crochet into the exposed front loops of the same color below, three double crochet stitches.  

*More Helpful Tips*

Use highly contrasting yarn so it's easier to see where your stitches are supposed to drop down.

Mark your chart: Cross off rows on your graph as you complete them to avoid getting lost.

Setting Up Your Foundation

(Color A): Chain the width of your graph plus 2 stitches for borders. Turn. Single crochet in the back loops across. Cut yarn.

Working the Graph

Follow each row of the graph- first attach color A at the right side of your work with anchor stitch, follow graph using color A and color B guide above, anchor stitch at the end of the row. Cut yarn. Attach color B at the right side with anchor stitch, follow SAME row on graph, anchor stitch at end of the row, cut yarn. Move to the next row.

Finishing row 1- Attach yarn A at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet. 

Drop down and Double crochet into the exposed front loops of the same color below across the work.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

Finishing row 2-  Attach yarn A at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet. 

Single crochet across back loops only in color A.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

Tiny Tutorial Graph with instructions:

Foundation

1. Chain 14 with yarn color A. The graph has 4 squares, and each square counts as 3 stitches, so you multiply 4x3 to get your beginning chain of 12, plus the 2 extra anchoring stitches for the edges equals 14.

2. Turn, Single crochet across in (blo) back loops only. Cut yarn.

3. Row 1 Color A: Attach yarn A at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop tbetween the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet. This is the anchor or border stitch that will keep your work together. 

Row 1 Color A

4. Double Crochets in the front loops only. 12 DC. Complete a single crochet anchor between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row. Total of 14 stitches. Cut your yarn.

Row 1 Color B

5.  Attach yarn B at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet.

6. Single Crochet across in back loops only. Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

I have marked the graph below to indicate row 1 is finished and row 2 is now the working row.

Row 2 A

7. The first square in row 2 is white above another white square: Drop down and Double crochet (dc) into the exposed front loops of the same color below, three double crochet stitches.

The next two squares of row 2 are black above a white square: Six single crochets in the back loops only.

The last square in row 2 is white above a white square on the graph: Drop down and Double crochet (dc) into the exposed front loops of the same color below, three double crochets. 

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

Row 2 B

8. Attach yarn B at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet.

The first square in row 2 is white above another white square: Single crochet in the back loops only, three single crochets.

The next two squares of row 2 are black above a white square: Drop down and Double crochet (dc) into the front loops from same color below, six double crochets. 

White squares on the graph above another white square: Single crochet (sc) in the back loops only (blo,) three single crochets.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

I have marked the graph to indicate that row 2 is finished and row 3 is now the current working row. 

Row 3 A

9. Attach yarn A at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet.

 

The first square in row 3 is white above another white square on the graph: Drop down and Double crochet into the exposed front loops of the same color below, three double crochet stitches.

The second square in row 3 is white above a Solid (black) Square on the graph: Single crochet in the back loops only, three single crochet.

The third square in row 3 is black above a Solid (black) Square on the graph: Single crochet in the back loops only, three single crochet.

The last square in row 3 is white above another white square: Drop down and Double crochet into the exposed front loops of the same color below, three double crochet stitches.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

 

Row 3 B

10. Attach yarn B at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet.

The first square in row 3 is white above another white square: Single crochet (sc) in the back loops only, three single crochet.

The second square in row 3 is white above a Solid (black) Square on the graph: Single crochet (sc) in the back loops only, three single crochet.

The third square in row 3 is black above a Solid (black) Square on the graph: Drop down and Double crochet (dc) into the exposed front loops of the same color below, three double crochet stitches.

The last square in row 3 is white above another white square: Single crochet (sc) in the back loops only, three single crochet.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

I have marked the graph to indicate that row 3 is finished and row 4 is now the current working row. 

Row 4 A

11. Attach yarn A at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet.

The first two squares in row 4 are white above another white square on the graph: Drop down and Double crochet (dc) into the exposed front loops of the same color below, six double crochet stitches.

The third square in row 4 is white above a Solid (black) Square on the graph: Single crochet (sc) in the back loops only, three single crochet.

The last square in row 3 is white above another white square: Drop down and Double crochet (dc) into the exposed front loops of the same color below, three double crochet stitches.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

Row 4 B

12. Attach yarn B at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet.

The first two squares in row 4 are white above another white square on the graph: Single crochet (sc) in the back loops only, six single crochets.

The third square in row 3 is white above a Solid (black) Square on the graph: Single crochet (sc) in the back loops only, three single crochet.

The last square in row 4 is white above another white square on the graph: Single crochet (sc) in the back loops only, three single crochets.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

I have marked the graph to indicate that row 4 is done.

13. Finishing row 1: Attach yarn A at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet. 

Drop down and Double crochet (dc) into the exposed front loops of the same color below, twelve double crochet stitches.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.

Finishing Row 2

14. Attach yarn A at the right side of your work by pulling up a loop between the legs of the stitch below and then completing the single crochet. 

Single crochet across through both loops.

Complete an anchoring single crochet between the legs of the final stitch of the previous row.  Cut your yarn.