I’m so excited to share part 6 of The Great Summer Mosaic blanket crochet-a-long with you! There’s something about summer that calls for bright colours, fresh flavours, and a slower, more relaxed pace – and that’s exactly what inspired my mosaic crochet section for this beautiful collaborative blanket.
When I started dreaming up my design, my mind instantly drifted to those blissful holiday moments: sitting by the pool with my crochet, the sun warming your skin, and a refreshing drink close at hand. For me, nothing says summer quite like citrus. Think zesty orange slices, sparkling lemonade and those fruity cocktails (or mocktails!) that taste even better when you’re in holiday mode!
I’ve always loved how citrus fruits bring a burst of freshness – not just in flavour, but in colour too. The vibrant oranges, sunny yellows, and hints of lime feel so bright, cheerful and full of life. Even the scent of citrus reminds me of sunshine and warms days, making it the perfect inspiration for a summer-themed design.
So for my section of The Great Summer Mosaic Blanket, I couldn’t resist creating a bold, zesty citrus slice motif – something that captures that refreshing, feel-good summer vibe and brings a little slice of sunshine into your crochet.
If you’re not familiar with overlay mosaic crochet then you’re in for a real treat! This crochet a-long (CAL) project is perfect to learn with, especially as there are lots of different patterned strips to try. The CAL host, Erin, from Juniper & Oakes, has a TON of resources to help you. But if you’re a seasoned mosaic crocheter then scroll on down to the chart.
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This design is featured in The Great Summer Mosaic Crochet-A-Long hosted by Juniper & Oakes.
Here’s How The CAL Works
If you’re brand new to crochet a-longs then here’s how it all works.
- The pattern uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique.
- Every Tuesday and Friday, from June 2nd to July 6th, a FREE chart and written pattern for each section of The Great Summer Mosaic blanket is released on the designer’s website.
- You’ll need to head over to the crochet a-long host’s website, look for the link for each section and then click through to the designer’s website for the pattern.
- The crochet a-long is hosted on the Juniper & Oakes website and community Facebook Page.
- Scroll down to find my Zesty Citrus Slice free chart and written pattern.
Want The Full Pattern Now?
Have you missed a week? Or perhaps you want to get your hands on the full pattern now? The Great Summer Mosaic Blanket Pattern eBook is the perfect partner to your CAL journey. Not only does it give you instant access to everything in one convenient place. It includes:
- All the Charts
- Written Instructions for each section
- Border instructions
- Video ‘How To’ Tutorials
- Pictures
- And More.
It’s the perfect guide to creating this gorgeous summer afghan that will be an heirloom loved by all generations. Whether you want to work at your own pace or want to have access to all the resources in once convenient place this eBook is for you.
The Pattern eBook is on sale until the end of June – after that, the price goes up. So now’s a great time to scoop it up if you want the whole blanket in one place (plus my cosy bonus)! Click here to grab a copy today.
Get A Bonus Pattern
If you purchase a copy of The Great Summer Mosaic Blanket pattern ebook using my special link, you’ll also receive a copy of my Zesty Slices Bag pattern* – it’s available exclusively to people purchasing The Great Summer Mosaic Blanket eBook through my special link here.
*Bag pattern will be sent out at the end of June – see a sneak preview below
Skill Level:
Adventurous Beginner / Intermediate
Materials
To complete the full blanket you will need:
Yarn: Brava Baby DK#3 yarn (100% Acrylic; 273 y/250 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein)
- White (Colour A) – 2246 m/2457 yards/9 skeins
- Yellow (Colour B)- 500 m/546 yards/2 skeins
- Rose (Colour C) – 500 m/546 yards/2 skeins
- Sea Green (Colour D) – 500 m/546 yards/2 skeins
- Peach (Colour E) – 500 m/546 yards/2 skeins
- Orchid (Colour F) – 500 m/546 yards/2 skeins
Substitutions: Your favourite DK/Light Worsted/#3 yarn
Hooks: 4mm / G-6 for the main blanket; 5mm / H for the border (these are my favourite hooks right now)
Scissors
Yarn / Tapestry needle
Gauge
18 stitches x 18 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”) in square
Finished Size
The finished blanket (all sections) is approximately 114cm x 165 cm (45” x 65”)
Grab The Kit
Love the colours? Crochet.com have put together a special kit, with Brava Baby DK yarn, just for this crochet a-long!
Brava Baby DK is the premium anti-pill acrylic yarn that’s built for real life. Incredibly soft, machine washable, and made to last, this DK-weight favorite is perfect for all things baby: from cuddly blankets and first sweaters to washable toys and keepsakes that get passed down.
The kit has two options, white or black as the main colour, the image below shows the white option. You can check out the kit by clicking here.
Introducing the Zesty Citrus Slice Mosaic Crochet Pattern
I first tried overlay mosaic crochet a few years ago and fell in love with it! It is truly a very simple technique that uses just two basic crochet stitches. Once you’ve mastered those you can start to create all sorts of lovely patterns! Mosaic crochet requires two contrasting colours to create eye-catching designs. But the best bit is, you NEVER have to change colours mid-round!
For this pattern you’ll need your favourite double knit (#3) yarn; a 4 mm (G-6) hook for the main blanket and a 5 mm (H) hook for the border. You can use any colours you wish, or if you want to use the exact same yarn and colours as the finished blanket below, then the special kit by Crochet.com might be for you.
Although this pattern is designed to be part of a blanket, there are lots of other ways you could use it to make items for you and your home. You could create a single square motif to use as coasters, or create placemats by repeating the same design just three times and repeat a second strip.
Or you could turn it into a fun bath mat! Instead of using DK swap it for Worsted/Aran/#4 weight cotton yarn (like Crochet.com’s Dishie Yarn), work 5 motifs and 3 row repeats for a sunny addition to your bathroom. Turn those ends into tassles for each of these ideas so you don’t have to weave in any ends.
Let your imagination run wild, there are many different options out there.
Pattern Notes
- All rows are worked on the right side of the project.
- Read the chart from the bottom up. Right-handed crocheters should read the chart from right to left; left-handed crocheters should read the chart from left to right.
- Numbers running along the bottom and top of the chart are the stitch count. Numbers running up the sides are the row count.
- Each row is worked in a single colour. The first and last squares of each row will indicate which colour to use in that row.
- Fasten off at the end of each row.
- Every row begins with a beginning border stitch & ends with an ending border stitch.
- Each pattern begins with 1 border stitch, has a repeat of stitches, 1 stitch to even out the pattern, and 1 border stitch at the end.
- You may choose to repeat the pattern as many times as you wish. Make sure your Foundation Row is made up of any multiple of 48 plus 3 extra stitches. The main pattern uses 4 repeats. So the foundation row is (4×48) + 3 = 195 stitches.
- The pattern includes a chart and written instructions below. You may want to refer to each.
- The colours on the chart indicate how the finished project will look.
Abbreviations & Special Stitches
UK terms
BBS – Beginning Border Stitch
BLOdc – Back Loop Only Double Crochet
ch – Chain
EBS – Ending Border Stitch
FLOtr – Front Loop Only Treble Crochet
RS – Right Side
st(s) – Stitch(es)
tr – Treble Crochet
WS – Wrong Side
yo – Yarn Over Hook
Special Stitches
Beginning Border Stitch (BBS) – A standing dc through the post (or the ‘v’) of the stitch below, ensuring that both legs of the stitch on the WS are to the outside of the blanket. (For right-handed crocheters the legs would be secured to the right of the stitch and vice versa for left-handed crocheters.). Click here for a video tutorial (in US terms).
BLOdc – Back Loop Only Double Crochet: Insert hook in back loop of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
FLOtr – Front Loop Only Treble Crochet: Yo, insert hook in front loop of st below the indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through two loops on hook, yo and draw through remaining two loops on hook.
Ending Border Stitch (EBS) – A dc through the post (or the ‘v’) of the stitch below, ensuring that both legs of the stitch on the WS are to the outside of the blanket. (Similar to BBS, but the back legs of the stitch are secured to the opposite side.) Click here for a video tutorial (in US terms).
UK Chart
The full written pattern and all of the charts (plus other bonuses) are available in the Pattern eBook – it’s on sale until the end of June – after that, the price goes up. So now’s a great time to scoop it up if you want the whole blanket in one place (plus my cosy bonus)! Click here to grab a copy today.
If you have any questions at all about the Zesty Citrus Slice mosaic crochet pattern please feel free to contact me using my contact form or through my Facebook Crochet Group – Gorgeous Crafts Crocheters.
I love seeing your finished projects! If you enjoyed making these mosaic Citrus Slices and The Great Summer Mosaic Blanket, I’d love to see yours on Instagram. Please tag me @gorgeouscrafts when you share your photos and I’ll be sure to give it the love it deserves!
More Summer Crochet Patterns you might like
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Abbreviations & Special Stitches
US terms
BBS – Beginning Border Stitch
BLOsc – Back Loop Only Single Crochet
ch – Chain
dc – Double Crochet
EBS – Ending Border Stitch
FLOdc – Front Loop Only Double Crochet
RS – Right Side
sc – Single Crochet
st(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
yo – Yarn Over Hook
Special Stitches
Beginning Border Stitch (BBS) – A standing sc through the post (or the ‘v’) of the stitch below, ensuring that both legs of the stitch on the WS are to the outside of the blanket. (For right-handed crocheters the legs would be secured to the right of the stitch and vice versa for left-handed crocheters.). Click here for a video tutorial (in US terms).
BLOsc – Back Loop Only Single Crochet: Insert hook in back loop of indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
FLOdc – Front Loop Only Double Crochet: Yo, insert hook in front loop of st below the indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through two loops on hook, yo and draw through remaining two loops on hook.
Ending Border Stitch (EBS) – A sc through the post (or the ‘v’) of the stitch below, ensuring that both legs of the stitch on the WS are to the outside of the blanket. (Similar to BBS, but the back legs of the stitch are secured to the opposite side.) Click here for a video tutorial (in US terms).
US Chart
The full written pattern and all of the charts (plus other bonuses) are available in the Pattern eBook – it’s on sale until the end of June – after that, the price goes up. So now’s a great time to scoop it up if you want the whole blanket in one place (plus my cosy bonus)! Click here to grab a copy today.
If you have any questions at all about the Zesty Citrus Slice mosaic crochet pattern please feel free to contact me using my contact form or through my Facebook Crochet Group – Gorgeous Crafts Crocheters.
I love seeing your finished projects! If you enjoyed making these mosaic Citrus Slices and The Great Summer Mosaic Blanket, I’d love to see yours on Instagram. Please tag me @gorgeouscrafts when you share your photos and I’ll be sure to give it the love it deserves!
More Summer Crochet Patterns you might like
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Copyright of Gorgeous Crafts 2026. This pattern is for unlimited personal use. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern as your own. The pattern may not be copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in full. You may sell items that are made from this pattern but please credit gorgeouscrafts.co.uk and add a link back to this post where possible. Shop owners, if you wish to make a kit with yarn using this pattern, please request permission and copyright details from the designer before offering any kits for sale.
