I’m so excited to share part 13 (unlucky for some) of the Halloween Mosaic Blanket crochet-a-long with you! There’s nothing spookier than a pair of glowing eyes peering at you from out of the dark! This Spooky Eyes pattern is sure to send excited chills running down your spine!
When I was a child I used to LOVE being scared silly by all things creepy! My favourites were Dr Who (I used to hide behind the sofa but wouldn’t let my parents turn the TV off!); a children’s book of horror stories that had a vampire with glowing eyes on the cover; and of course Scooby Doo and the gang. They always seemed to have someone watching them from the shadows! My design is a nod towards those glowing eyes in the shadows.
If you’re not familiar with overlay mosaic crochet then it’s MUCH easier than you think! This crochet a-long (CAL) project is perfect to get you started. The CAL host, Jamie, from Remington Lane Crochet, has gathered 14 crochet designers together to each design a section of the blanket. So there are lots of different patterned stripes to try and they all use basic crochet stitches. 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 Halloween Blanket Crochet-A-Long hosted by Remington Lane Crochet.
Here’s How The CAL Works
If you’re brand new to crochet a-longs then here’s how it all works.
- The crochet a-long is hosted on the Remington Lane Crochet website and community Facebook Page.
- The pattern uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique.
- Every Monday and Thursday from September 8th until October 23rd a FREE chart and written pattern for each section of the Halloween Mosaic Blanket is released.
- 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.
- Scroll down to find my Spooky Eyes 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 Halloween 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
- Instructions for both Left- and Right-handed crocheters
- Border instructions
- Pictures
- And More.
It’s the perfect guide to creating this delightfully chilling Halloween 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 October 2025 – 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 treat bag bonus – see below)! Click here to grab a copy today.
Get A Bonus Pattern
If you purchase a copy of the Halloween Mosaic Blanket pattern ebook using my special link, you’ll also receive a copy of my Angry Cat Treat Bag pattern – it’s only available FREE to people purchasing the Halloween Mosaic Blanket eBook through my special link here.
Skill Level:
Adventurous Beginner / Intermediate
Materials
To complete the full blanket you will need:
Yarn: Size 3 Weight / DK – We used Stylecraft Special DK 100% Acrylic Yarn
- Color A – Apple (Green) – 767 yards (3 skeins)
- Color B – Black – 2,741 yards (9 skeins)
- Color C – White – 860 yards (3 skeins)
- Color D – Dandelion (Yellow) – 107 yards (1 skein)
- Color E – Spice (Orange) – 558 yards (2 skeins)
- Color F – Proper Purple – 532 yards (2 skeins)
SHOP the yarn from LoveCrafts.com
Substitutions: Your favorite DK #3 yarn or try these – Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Sport 100% Acrylic, Patons Astra 100% Acrylic, King Cole Big Value DK 100% Acrylic
Hook: 4mm / G-6 (these are my favourite hooks right now)
Scissors
Yarn / Tapestry needle
Optional extra – why not try a neck light light this one, it’s a total game changer when you’re working with black yarn!
Gauge
15 stitches x 20 rows = 4” x 4” worked across the mosaic crochet pattern.
Finished Size
The finished blanket (all sections) is approximately 56” x 71” (142.2cm x 180.3cm) when lying flat.
Introducing the Spooky Eyes Mosaic Crochet Pattern
I first tried overlay mosaic crochet a couple of 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!
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 turn the strip into a long scarf, just add tassels to the ends.
Or you could turn it into a cowl? Instead of working the beginning and end border stitches, use an invisible join to turn it into a project worked in-the-round. Then add ribbing to the top and bottom. Although it’s not a tutorial you can use the same method for adding ribbing as instructed in my Arrowhead Neck Warmer pattern here.
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 pattern includes a chart below.
- The colours on the chart indicate how the finished project will look.
Abbreviations & Special Stitches
UK terms
bs – Double crochet Border Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
ch – Chain
dc – Double Crochet
FLO – Front Loop Only
sl st – Slip Stitch
tr – Treble Crochet
Special Stitches
bs – double crochet Border Stitch – work a regular double crochet stitch as the first and last stitch of each row (designated on the pattern chart). When inserting your hook to make this stitch, I recommend inserting it between the two vertical bars of the stitch below rather than under the top loops. This can help make it easier to crochet into these stitches when you’re working the envelope border.
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.
UK Chart
If you have any questions at all about the Spooky Eyes 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 Spooky Eyes and the Halloween 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 Free Crochet Patterns you might like
- Crochet Pumpkin Earrings
- Halloween Mosaic Crochet Cup Cosy
- Ho Ho Ho Christmas Pillow Mosaic Crochet Pattern
- Gretel Cowl
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Abbreviations & Special Stitches
US terms
bs – Single Crochet Border Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
ch – Chain
dc – Double Crochet
FLO – Front Loop Only
sc – Single Crochet
ss – Slip Stitch
Special Stitches
bs – double crochet Border Stitch – work a regular double crochet stitch as the first and last stitch of each row (designated on the pattern chart). When inserting your hook to make this stitch, I recommend inserting it between the two vertical bars of the stitch below rather than under the top loops. This can help make it easier to crochet into these stitches when you’re working the envelope border
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.
US Chart
If you have any questions at all about the Spooky Eyes 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 Spooky Eyes and the Halloween 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 Free Crochet Patterns you might like
- Crochet Pumpkin Earrings
- Halloween Mosaic Crochet Cup Cosy
- Ho Ho Ho Christmas Pillow Mosaic Crochet Pattern
- Gretel Cowl
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Whether through sharing my content or making a purchase, your support enables me to keep creating and sharing free content for everyone’s enjoyment.
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Copyright of Gorgeous Crafts 2025. 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.
