Gentle Country Dog – Overlay Mosaic Crochet Pattern (PDF)

Create a calm, cozy countryside feeling in your crochet with Gentle Country Dog — a large-scale overlay mosaic crochet design featuring a peaceful, kind-looking dog in a soft rural setting.
The illustration has a warm, nostalgic character and a balanced, timeless look, making it especially suitable for home interiors and thoughtful, heirloom-quality projects.

This pattern is made for crocheters who enjoy working with structured mosaic charts, clear visual storytelling, and well-organized instructions. It works beautifully for blankets and throws and looks particularly elegant when crocheted in muted, earthy, or natural color combinations.

Pattern Information

• Finished size: 373 stitches × 399 rows
• Technique: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
• Colors: 2 contrasting yarn colors
• Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced

⚠️ Prior experience with mosaic crochet and chart reading is highly recommended.

What You’ll Receive (Complete PDF – 73 pages)

• One-page full mosaic chart in high resolution (easy to zoom)
• Enlarged chart divided into 19 sections for comfortable printing
• Row-by-row written instructions (language-neutral format with explanations in English)
• Two full written pattern versions:

1. Overlay mosaic crochet with yarn cutting
2. Overlay mosaic crochet without cutting yarn (worked in turning rows)

• English abbreviations list and complete symbol guide

Ideal For

• Large statement blankets and throws
• Sofa or bed covers
• Decorative wall pieces
• Keepsake and heirloom crochet projects
• Thoughtful handmade gifts

Yarn Estimation (Swatch Method – Recommended)

For the most accurate yarn calculation, make a mosaic swatch before starting.

1. Crochet a 20 × 20 stitch overlay mosaic swatch
2. Use a chart section with frequent overlay dc stitches in both colors
3. Avoid areas with mostly background stitches
4. Work exactly as written in the pattern, alternating colors every row

Your swatch will include:

• 400 total stitches (a mix of sc and dc in both colors)

After finishing:

• Count stitches for each color
• Weigh yarn used for Color A and Color B separately

Full Pattern Calculation

• Total stitches: 373 × 399 = 148,827 stitches

To estimate yarn:

• 148,827 ÷ 400 ≈ 372
• Multiply the yarn used in your swatch for each color by 372

✔ Always round up
✔ Add 10–15% extra yarn for tension differences and comfort

Happy crocheting!