Level 2-Advanced (angle stitches)
This paw print pillow mosaic crochet pattern is perfect for any animal lover in your life! It is worked in the round and designed to fit an 18”x 18” pillow.

This mosaic crochet pattern is an advanced skill level and is recommended for crocheters with experience in mosaic overlay crochet. Detailed instructions, photos, and video tutorials will guide you through each step of the project. With a little bit of patience and practice, you’ll be a pro in no time!

If you are new to angle stitches, I highly recommend trying them first with this free Heart Mug Rug pattern. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heart-mug-rug-2 This small 7”x 7” project is a great introduction to my angle notation system and includes my full stitch key.

Written for Mosaic Overlay Crochet, this pattern includes:
• Charts
• Written Pattern
• Detailed Instructions packet
• Stitch Key
• Photo tutorials
• Video tutorials for each type of stitch used in the pattern

Size: 18”x 18”
(160 stitches x 77 rounds)
Gauge is very important to ensure a proper fit.
For this design, I used weight 4 yarn (worsted/aran) and a hook size of 4mm. Gauge: 4 stitches and 4 rows=1 inch

Yarn:
Color A (dark/paw print) – 429 yds
Color B (light) – 410 yds

Hook sizes:
5mm(H)-Base/round 1
4mm(G)-starting in round 2

Notions:
18” pillow insert
1” buttons (5)

Check out my dog breed designs! A blanket from this collection would make a great companion piece to this pillow! https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/dog-breed-blankets

This pattern is worked as one piece in the round from the bottom up. It comes in both charts and written pattern formats and includes many video tutorial links to walk you through each step of the project.

Special thanks to Laurie Gauthier Fulwood, Kathy Gleich, Grace Fey Strain, and Shirley Sola Osborn for testing this pattern!

The instructions packet and video tutorials should answer any questions you may have. I also have a Facebook group dedicated to answering questions and building community around my patterns. Please join us!
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