#25 - Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet with NO ENDS!

WHAT? NO ENDS? Yup! You heard me! Learn how to do my revolutionary technique that I call “Continuous” Overlay Mosaic Crochet (or COM for short), where there are virtually NO ENDS to weave in! You’ll learn the secrets for how to do this new Overlay Mosaic Crochet technique including how to begin & finish rows without all those pesky ends, how to make my special stitch: the Anchored double crochet (Adc) to eliminate gaps on the back of your work and where to insert your hook for successful Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects without all those ends!
Other crochet videos to watch:
#2 - Holding hook & yarn: • #2 - Holding the Croch...
#3 - Slip knot & chain: • #3 - Slip Knot and Cha...
#4 - Single crochet: • #4 - Single Crochet St...
#6 - Double crochet: • #6 - Double Crochet St...
#18 - Anchored dc: • #18 - Anchored Double ...
#21 - Overlay Mosaic Crochet: • #21 - Overlay Mosaic C...
Links:
Dueling Diamonds Mosaic Crochet Blanket pattern (with extra yardage added in pattern):
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Wedding Ring Mosaic Crochet Blanket pattern (with extra yardage already added in pattern):
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Free Overlay Mosaic Crochet Swatch Chart download:
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Crochet Mosaic Scarf pattern on the dress form behind me in this video (done in traditional Overlay Mosaic Crochet without using my COM technique):
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To calculate the extra yardage you’ll need to make your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects with my COM technique with NO ENDS, multiply the width of the rows in the pattern by the number of rows in each color. For instance, if the project is 36” wide (1 yard) and the project has a total of 180 rows (90 rows in each of 2 colors), you’ll need an extra 90 yards of each of the 2 colors to make your project with the COM technique. That’s not bad considering the fact that you won’t have all those ends on the left and right edges of your project to deal with!
Note: My 2 new Overlay Mosaic Crochet blanket patterns listed above already include the extra yardage in the materials list, so you won’t need to calculate it for these Mosaic blankets!
For well-written crochet patterns, check out my website at www.TheCrochet...

[@Assasengirl]

You know...the timing of finding this video AFTER I finished a king sized mosaic bed spread is just impeccable timing 😭 so...many...ends....

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm so sorry that you didn't find my video until now! I hope your other Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects turn out much easier with my COM technique!

[@SamGoeblin]

Shout out to everyone else who found this video after completing a ridiculously long project and stared at it like "I don't think im ever doing another mosaic piece" and then found hope after this video. Bless you Susan thank you so much for this life-changing technique ❤❤❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Sarah. Thank you so much for your comment. I enjoy sharing what I've learned (or invented) with others to help make crocheting easier for everyone! God bless you and may all your crochet projects turn out beautifully!

[@monicazbrodoff3381]

Swatches…SWATCHES!!! We don’t need no stinking swatches….too funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the humour and the ingenious idea 💡

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Monica! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my husband's humor! He keeps me on my toes!

[@vonfluffinstuff5796]

You are a wonderful teacher. Explaining everything and it's easy to understand. Thank you

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Von! Thank you for your kind words! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for many overlay mosaic crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@Itzzmeevans]

Thank you for the tutorial this is genius. Love the guy that popped up we don’t need no stinking swatches. 😂😂😂😂

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you liked the tutorial and my husband's pop up performance! Happy crocheting to you!

[@Joyful4life247]

Love the COM technique, thank you for sharing. Got a good chuckle at Mr. Guy popping up to say "we don't need no stinking swatches" haha! God bless.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Joy! I'm glad you enjoyed the Swatches man and my COM technique!

[@Ruckelhaxan]

This, madam, is just about the smartest thing I've seen for quite some time - and mind you, I've known how to crochet for more than 50 years by now! :) Thanks for taking your time to make an excellent video to demonstrate your brilliant solution

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Nina! I'm glad you like my video and I hope you'll be able to use this technique to eliminate the ends in your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

I can see myself using this method for a smaller project. But for a larger blanket or something like that, I think I would end up using more yarn than I'd want by carrying it through each row. Thanks for sharing the idea!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I love sharing what I've learned about crochet to help others! And I love not having all those ends in my Overlay Mosaic Crochet! Yes. This technique uses more yarn. However, if you typically crochet a double border on a blanket, you use more yarn for that. I think this technique would actually use less yarn than a double border does. And as you said, it would be great for smaller projects! I hope you enjoy using this technique for your smaller overlay mosaic crochet projects. Happy crocheting!

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

@@TheCrochetArchitect I hadn't thought about using the same amount or less yarn than the double border. Great point! ❤️

[@peachesfireside178]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Great point with the double border. You have made me do some thinking. I'm a beginner Mosaic Crochetier.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Welcome to my channel. All levels of crocheters and mosaic crocheters are welcome! I hope your mosaic crochet skills and knowledge improve through watching my videos!

[@deelac1]

I like the idea. I’m thinking a blanket would be heavier. Some people love heavy blankets.

[@theunidentified4887]

WOW! YOU ARE ONE SMART WOMAN. IM JUST LEARNING MOSIAC CROCHET AND I WAS BOTHERED BY ALL THE ENDS. THEN YOY CAME ALONG AND SAVED THE DAY🤣 THANK YOU AND MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Savana! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique on all your mosaic crochet projects. Many blessings to you, too!

[@cherylsmith5307]

Getting ready to embark on my first mosaic project. It will be a huge blanket. So so so so glad i found your video before i started!! Thank you - it's genius💜

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Hi Cheryl. I'm glad you found my video, too! Just make sure to adjust the carried yarn before starting each row. That way, it won't be too tight or too loose when you start each row. You won't need to work a double border on your huge blanket, saving yarn and time! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@SilviaGarciaStupervitta]

I m here... now i found it thank you my friend and thank you for your kindness and patience

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Silvia! I hope you enjoy crocheting with my COM technique!

[@Meta4icalme]

Came across your video looking for patterns. When I was 6 my Grams taught me to crochet... when changing colors this is how she taught me to do it. She referred to it as a color switchback which her mother taught her to do. I’ve been doing it this way for 56 years now. It’s nice to finally know the name of this method. Thank you for posting this

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Thank you for your comment. However, I'm a little confused. Have you been carrying the unused color across the row from the end to the beginning to use it again at the beginning of the next row of that color in regular crochet projects, or in Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects? Or do you make your color changes the way I make them in my video #37 for changing colors when working 1-row stripes? I invented this method for changing colors in Overlay Mosaic Crochet a few years ago to avoid all the tails at the beginning and end of each row when doing Overlay Mosaic Crochet. I named my technique Continuous Overlay Mosaic (COM) Crochet just this year. I haven't seen anyone use this technique for regular crochet (not Overlay Mosaic Crochet) in the 45+ years I've been crocheting and it's not in any crochet books that I have (and I have a lot of crochet books!). I look forward to your reply so I can learn more! What country are you from? I'm in the US. I know that many other countries have fabulous, creative crochet skills and techniques!

[@Meta4icalme]

@@TheCrochetArchitect My Grams taught me to do it when doing a two color yarn mosaic set of crocheted Apache tears pot holders for my moms birthday. She ran the thread back (She called it a color switchback) and then she crocheted over it so it was a constant front side crochet without thread hanging. Her mom (Ma Julie) taught her to do it and Grams taught me. She said that the only time to cut the yarn each time was when tassels were needed. She also did it when she made simple single or double crochet blankets or in her crocheted cotton thread curtains. Ma Julie taught all 5 of her girls to do it. My cousin Cindy and I are the only ones left that crochet in the family and we both do it. I hope this comment better explained my first comment. I’m sorry I’m still recovering from 6 weeks of Covid 19 and I’m sorry my comment was confusing.

[@Meta4icalme]

@@TheCrochetArchitect My family came here to America from Ireland in 1887. It was Ma Julie’s Family.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

There's no need to apologize. I hope you make a full recovery from COVID-19. Thanks for the clarification. I've never run across anyone who does this. I thought I was the only one! Your Grams sounds like a wonderful, creative lady!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

My family came from Ireland in the 1800's, too! They went to Canada, though.

[@k8ort8or]

I wish I had found this video sooner! It would have saved me weeks of work. I was working on a patchwork blanket with several individual mosaics stitches together with the ends hidden on the backside. I thought I'd crochet a back panel to hide all the ends on the back, and once I finished, I realized it would be too heavy and it wouldn't be as functional. I spent so much time trying to figure out what I was going to do and trying to cover up all the ends. Had I known about this, my blanket would have looked so much neater. I'm so excited to try this with future mosaics! Thank you so much for sharing this technique! You are a gem! 💎

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Thank you for your kind words! I'm sorry that you didn't find my video sooner, too! But now you know how to do my COM technique on your future Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! May all your crochet projects turn out great from here on out!

[@Crochet-i7b]

Thank you so much this is soooo helpful

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you!

[@linettecaudill8570]

Wow! This is gamechanging! I can’t wait to try it! I hate all those pesky ends! Awesome!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you like it, Linette! And I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for many of your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you!

[@rosemarycreollo4326]

You are awesome!!! I am new to mosaic crochet after crocheting 60+ years. Love it! Am on my third in-the-round Apache Tears zippered purse. I didn't like how much thicker the worked over color change tails made that part of the piece. My solution on this biggest purse is to make the tails long enough so that the two tails meet! I tie a tight double knot to keep the tails from pulling loose later. Problem solved! I KNOW I would not have thought to apply that method to a flat piece! Now I will, thanks very much to your inventive mind and patient, concise teaching! I am your newest subscriber!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Rosemary! I'm so glad that my COM technique will be useful to you! Thanks for subscribing to my channel. I'll have new videos coming very soon!

[@Artsy_Christmouse]

I just learned how to mosaic crochet and was already dreading doing a full-sized project because of all of those ends... So glad I found your video!! 😊🥰

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mosaic Crochet!

[@Artsy_Christmouse]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Thank you, so much! I also recently learned how to duplicate stitch in my knitting, so I'm just learning all the things! 🥰

[@sheilaranger3898]

I'm so glad I found you! Thanks.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Sheila! I'm glad you found my KZbin channel, too! I hope you learn many new things about crochet from many of my other videos to increase your crochet skills and knowledge. Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@susanjackson1907]

Wowwee! This is an Awesome “trick” for mosaic crochet! Thank You Sooo Much!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Susan! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique on many of your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Don't forget to use my Adc stitch to eliminate the gaps on the back of the work and to hide the carried yarn, too. Happy crocheting to you now and forever!

[@debbmorrison]

I have been wondering about this for awhile now. I think you have a brilliant technique. Can't wait to try it!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you very much, Debb! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for your overlay mosaic crochet projects!

[@blklocladybug]

I just knew there had to be a better way. Truly, thank you so so much. I have a blanket that I didnt finish because of the ends. My first big project with the mosiac pattern and I just gave up on it. this is going to make me want to complete my work. again, thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad that my COM technique will have you enjoying mosaic crochet and that you'll be able to complete your blanket without having all those extra ends!

[@beespirit1370]

LOVE!!! the swatches man! the technique is awesome, can't wait to try it out!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks, Bee! Please let me know how you like my Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet technique! My hubby is happy that someone noticed him (the Swatches Man)!

[@dougphilips8807]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Wash those swatches and they won't be stinkin! :-) :-) :-) Great technique!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks! I'd better get my swatches washed quickly so the stink doesn't spread to the whole house! Ha! Thanks for the laugh!

[@tricia1234gm]

Absolutely. Genius!! Thank you so much!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Tricia! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects. Happy crocheting to you!

[@vikkijames8576]

Thank you so much for the video. I had been wondering if it was possible to do overlay without the ends now I know that it most definitely is.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Vikki! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique on your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@maddi.o]

Genius!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique!

[@sinetheawhy]

I have never seen this method before, and I think it’s genius. I will try this for sure on a smaller project like a scarf. I have subscribed and am looking forward to more gems from you. Thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like my COM technique. Thanks for subscribing. I hope you enjoy more of my videos and learn a lot!

[@LisaSmith-zf4yh]

Amazing! ❤️🧶 Thank you for this tutorial! ❤️

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Lisa! I'm glad you like it! Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@patriciaseaton1522]

I’m impressed with this method and will try it sometime.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you, Patricia. Please let me know if you have any questions when you try my COM technique!

[@peachesfireside178]

👍👍👍Two videos and I have 3 new things to try on next project. I have already tried your knife hold on currant project while watching this video. After nearly 5 decades of crochet I believe you are right it is easier on the wrist, THANK YOU! I know I will be doing your Anchor DC on my next project in a few days and may try your COM if I don't want fringes on next project. I just won't know till I know what the next project is. I just know it'll be Mosaic.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad that my videos are helping you!

[@rosabmontalvan5400]

Thanks so much for sharing your new technique. I'm a mosaic crochet lover so definitely doing to use it.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy this technique!

[@niksand1713]

Nice method

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy using it!

[@scarletthompson227]

I am going to try this with a king size blanket I am about to start. Thank you

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Scarlett. I hope you enjoy using my COM technique and I hope your king size blanket turns out beautiful! Happy crocheting to you!

[@sanj1955]

Very nice technique impressed. Will try it

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you, Sanju! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for many of your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@meon3wheels]

This is GENIUS!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you, Karen! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you!

[@mbschatz]

Genius! I’ve just started looking at mosaic crochet garments where the fringe / double border isn’t as easy to incorporate so this should save me a lot of weaving!! Thanks!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Madelle! I'm so glad it was helpful for you!

[@coronagirl1016]

Love both of your blankets ♥️♥️

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you! They were both lots of fun to design and crochet!

[@zoilarivera8866]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us🙏🏻. As a beginner I have saved this video for reference. Easy to follow instruction…again thank you🙏🏻 P.S. Love your hubby helping with the video🥰🥰. Please thank him for me…I spit out my coffee🤣🤣….so funny!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Zoila! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects. I'm glad you liked my hubby in this video! He's quite the funny guy! I'll definitely thank him for you. He's glad when someone notices him and appreciates his sense of humor! I hope you didn't make too much mess with your spit out coffee!

[@Robin31716]

This is awesome. Thank You.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Rovilla! Happy crocheting to you!

[@SharonCodyCowgirlCreations]

Love this technique...thanks for sharing!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for your overlay mosaic crochet projects!

[@webfitz51]

How much more yarn does this method use as opposed to 'inset' (not overlay) crochet? It seems to me that inset would use more yarn than your COM method. Also because you have to make an envelope border this looks like it uses more yarn than your method.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm not sure how the yarn usage compares between my COM Overlay method and the Inset method. I've never done a trial comparison. However, I think my COM method uses less yarn that adding a double border (and it takes less time than adding a double border) because you only add the width of each row for the carried yarn less the usual 4" - 6" tails at the beginning and end of each row. Adding a double border uses quite a lot of yarn!

[@Rose-pk6ss]

I just turned 17 and there’s a chance that I’m the youngest in this comment section 😅. I’m really interested in making a mosaic crochet blanket for my mom. I’m so happy that I got to see this video before I even started! I was worrying a lot about all those ends that I’ll have to weave. Thank you! ❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Rose! Welcome to my KZbin crochet channel! I hope you enjoy many of my videos and learn some new things to make your crochet projects easier. I use my COM technique quite often and I love it! I hate all those ends in regular Overlay Mosaic Crochet and I'm glad I could share this technique with others. Happy crocheting to you now and for many, many years to come!

[@SydMountaineer]

It's like overlay and tapestry crochet together! I love carrying yarn like that, because it's so much more secure, & does not show through. I never would've thought to do the first trick you showed with the yarn ball - genius! ...as is the technique you came up with for the anchored double crochet!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Yes it is like Tapestry Crochet and Overlay Mosaic Crochet put together! It'll only work when you use my Anchored dc, though. Otherwise the stitches behind regular dc wouldn't cover the carried yarn! I hope you enjoy using this COM technique in your Overlay Mosaic Crochet!

[@SydMountaineer]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Yes, Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate your videos!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like my videos and you're learning something new!

[@cookingcrochetcraze6708]

Great sharing❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you! Happy crocheting to you!

[@debgreentree]

This is absolutely fantastic Thank you 💚✨😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Deb! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for many of your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@itscherylm]

I’m definitely going to do this when I start my nest project!! Also I feel like the extra yarn to make this still makes up for the border as well… Can you tell me how to keep the yarns from twisting since I won’t be cutting them?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I don't have a problem with the yarns twisting since I'm only changing colors at the beginning of the row. Where I've had trouble with twisting yarn is when the yarn color is changed many times across the row, like in Tapestry Crochet. I hope you enjoy using my COM technique! Happy crocheting to you now and always, Cheryl!

[@spanishonlineschoolsoswith9005]

excellent idea, will try

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks, Alba! Please let me know how you like my new Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet technique!

[@katee2231]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@SydMountaineer]

Wow! I LOVE your Wedding Ring blanket!!! My grandmother quilted (all by hand, no sewing machine at all) and her favorite pattern was Wedding Ring & Double wedding ring, and I have always thought about doing a crochet version, but you already have. Thank You, I will check out your pattern.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I've always admired the Wedding Ring quilt pattern, too. The lamp shades in my master bedroom were the inspiration for this mosaic blanket pattern. If you decide to crochet this blanket, I'd love to see your finished blanket. Happy crocheting!

[@vernegarlock4169]

Nice, thank you

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using this technique.

[@Rainbowdays-yr9ol]

Hi Susan, How are you? I can’t believe it’s been 7 months since I came across your channel. I am Just about to create a mosaic scarf, so I’m back here to get a refresher on the beginning and end, using the COM and ADC technique. I started off doing charts and samples of my designs, but last 3 I have done blanket patterns. ( I also have link on my patterns to your channel) I used the border stitch beginning and end, then worked the ADC in between, but because I’m doing a scarf height wise with mosaic design, I don’t want to have all the ends, or have to do a border🙈 so this is the perfect project for me to try the COM technique, looking forward to trying this😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad my videos are helpful for you. I agree that my COM technique is PERFECT for crocheting Overlay Mosaic Crochet scarves with short rows so you won't have all the ends to cover up (plus it will actually save you yarn because the 2 ends on each row would typically be longer in total than carrying the yarn across the width of the scarf). Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@Rainbowdays-yr9ol]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Thanks Susan. Yes I agree about a scarf and doing this COM technique, I’m just finishing the blanket and then I will start the scarf (it’s sheep and a collie dog).

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Your scarf sounds like it'll be amazing! I'd love to see it when you're done!

[@debrajohnson5453]

Great Job teaching! Thanks so much for sharing! I subscribed and like your vids!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you, Debra! You're very welcome for the videos. Thanks for subscribing. I hope you learn a lot to help advance your crochet skills and knowledge!

[@annetteburke4737]

I love the thoughts you put into this video. I have a question regarding the beginning stitch of the row being an anchored double crochet. Does it always have to be this particular stitch to encase the yarn? I am seriously thinking of trying this. Thanks for any advice. I was wondering if the pattern you working on doesn’t call for a double crochet could use another stitch?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks for your kind words, Annette. If you are working on an Overlay Mosaic Crochet project with regular drop down dc, they don't encase the yarn. The anchored dc will encase the yarn. However, I just came out with a new Mosaic Crochet video yesterday using a Spike Sc instead of an anchored dc or drop down dc. The Spike SC uses less yarn than the dc and it encases the yarn, just like the anchored dc (almost the same). However, I wouldn't use more than one Spike SC in a row because it "loosely" encases the yarn. The anchored dc encases the yarn completely. You don't have to start the row with an anchored dc. I just like to do that so the edge is the same color as the few rounds of sc edging that I'm going to work afterward so there is less of the contrasting color to peek through the first round of the edging. By the way, some styles of mosaic crochet are interchangeable. If you purchase a pattern in one style of mosaic crochet, you can sometimes use a different style of mosaic crochet to make your project almost the same (this doesn't necessarily apply to inset mosaic worked with 2 rows of each color, though). I hope this helps. Happy Mosaic Crocheting!

[@coronagirl1016]

This is awesome Thank you very much for sharing ❤️😁❤️

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Deborah! I'm glad you like my stitches, both of my blankets and the video!

[@alfredgonzales1390]

Great idea! Wonderful solution to mosaic crochet ends. Also, "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" was one of my father's favorite movies, especially "stinking badges" line. Thanks for the humorous tribute!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you liked my video and my husband's humorous tribute, Alfred! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for your overlay mosaic crochet projects.

[@BennyMortmaigne-k1l]

For smaller projects this is an amazing idea but for a huge blanket it will eat way too much extra yarn. And I really like the finish a double border lends to my blankets. 😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I enjoy using it for all of my Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects, as well as my Spike SC Mosaic Crochet projects. I also like the added strength that it gives my projects (when using the Anchored DC, as well). But I know it's not for everyone. Happy crocheting to you, Benny!

[@nikkiya6401]

This is fabulous.I will definitely use this method because my heart hurts every time I cut my beautiful yarn 😅

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm so glad you found my video and I'm glad you will be using my COM technique for your mosaic crochet projects. It works great! And it uses less yarn than working a double border! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@lesleythwaites9746]

Great idea if your doing a small piece but thats alot of wasted yarn on a larger piece.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Another bonus is you don't have to crochet a double border, which uses more yarn, as well. I'd say the COM technique uses less yarn than a double border. It gives crocheters more options, which is great!

[@Rainbowdays-yr9ol]

Hi Susan, I only came across your channel recently. It was the ADC you were showing, and after trying it Out, I love it.I now use it all the time. Now you are sharing another technique, thank you. Nice to see someone who holds their hook like me. Sandra

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Sandra! I'm glad you enjoy using my Adc! And I'm glad you hold your hook the "right" way!!! Just kidding! There are several "right" ways! Our hook hold is the knife hold. It's actually easier on the wrists than the pencil hold. I hope you enjoy my new Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet (COM) technique!

[@worldsaways717]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I’m a beginner, working on expanding into new techniques and your instructions were very easy to follow. This no ends approach feels like a huge upgrade for mosaic patterns. :)

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique and my Anchored dc (Adc) stitch for your overlay mosaic crochet projects!

[@FabiCriativa]

nice... i did it once with no tutorial but don't remember how hahahahaha thanx you a lot

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome!

[@ItsCrochetOClock]

I always knew you were a genius! Thank you for such a well explained tutorial. This is a game changer!!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm not sure about genius, but now and then I come up with a good idea! I'm glad you like my COM technique and I hope you enjoy using it on many of your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects!

[@jeweliedee4299]

I have been watching mosaic crochet videos and was put off by the ends. When I mulled it over, I came up with the same technique but was not sure how it would work. Your video has answered all my questions, and I now feel confident to do it. For blankets, this is genius. Thank you so much!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Jewelie! I LOVE using my COM technique! It works really well on scarves that are worked in short/narrow rows, too! I think it also helps give the blanket strength with the yarn that's carried across. And you'll save yourself a lot of time since you won't have to weave in all those pesky ends! Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@idlewildwind]

For a scarf or even a pillowcase, the additional yarn used this way is pretty negligible! For a blanket, it's obviously substantial, but as you say, the time saved is totally worth it anyway. I've been doing yarn carrying before, but your method for tying it off first is brilliant and makes it so much more neat and secure!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks for the kind words! The extra carried yarn is offset by not having to crochet a double border to cover all the ends.

[@idlewildwind]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Oh, very true! :o

[@rutchelipahilanga5220]

Hi! Very interested about your technique. I have a question pls...will this technique work with bigger projects like your blankets? That means you will have a longer thread to hide? You would be using more yarn then? I am excited to learn some more from you pls. TIA. Rutcheli

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Rutcheli, Thanks for your comment and your questions. Yes. This technique works with bigger projects like blankets. You'll carry the yarn across each row from end to beginning. I used this technique with the 2 blankets that I designed and crocheted. It worked great! You just have to remember to adjust the carried yarn before starting each row so it isn't too loose or too tight underneath the stitches. You can measure the last row to make sure the carried yarn isn't too tight, if that helps. Carrying the yarn across eliminates the ends on each row and the need to either cover the ends with a double border or turn them into fringe. It does use more yarn, but if you normally cover your ends with a double border, you'd probably use less yarn carrying it across than you would with crocheting the back of the double border. If you'd like to see the 2 blankets that I made/designed with this technique, the links to those patterns are in the video description. Happy COM crocheting to you!

[@thalassophile1665]

That’s a lot of extra yarn if you’re making a blanket.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Yes. My COM technique uses extra yarn, but it also saves yarn because you don't need to work a double border to cover the tails. Happy crocheting to you!

[@tkgosselin]

I am pretty new to mosaic overlay and wanted to know if this will work for every partern? Also the ADC can that always be your first stitch of every row without changing a pattern?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Kelly, My COM technique can be used on all Overlay Mosaic Crochet patterns. However, most designers add a border stitch at the beginning and end of every row that will be covered up by the double border. If you want to work one of those patterns with my COM technique, simply remove (don't work) those 2 border stitches (1 at the beginning and 1 at the end of each row). So basically, work 2 less foundation chains and 2 less stitches in those patterns (you can also cross those border stitches out on the charts, too). The Adc can be the first stitch of every "other" row (you can't work an Adc into an Adc: the Adc has to be worked into a sc in the previous row). I use an Adc as the first stitch of every other row a lot in my Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects (blankets and scarves). The first/last Adc can also be covered up by a sc in the edging (usually the same color as the first/last Adc in the rows). I hope this help! Welcome to the wonderful world of Mosaic Crochet! Susan

[@Adaughterofthesun]

Amazing method! Started my first mosaic crochet project today and was disappointed in how it was turning out with all the ends. Searched KZbin for an tailless mosaic method and found your video. Luckily I was only 8 rows into my project and could just restart it using your method. Thank you, the difference is huge! I’ll never not do it this way.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found my video so you can eliminate all those ends in your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you!

[@RhavenNightwisp]

YOU are my hero!!! Love the anchored double crochet, not only does it look so much better but I can now use more than 2 colors. I’m doing the happy dance 😁😁😁

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm so glad that my Adc stitch could help you with your crochet projects, Rhaven! I hope you enjoy using it in many of your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you always!

[@karensouter3142]

How do you join the squares together after using this technique?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I would work 1 round of single crochet stitches around the edges of each square, then join them together with whip stitches or your favorite joining technique. Happy mosaic crocheting to you, Karen!

[@sarabaldridge1000]

I HATE having knots joining my yarn. Even with other methods I just CAN'T figure out how to switch my colors to be EXACTLY where they should be so you don't have your previous color carrying over to the next row. With a WHOLE project using this new technique, such as a blanket you would be using ALOT of yarn carrying it over BUT is it somewhat equal to WASTED yarn by having to clip or sew in all those ends?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Sara, The extra yarn used with this technique isn't as much as you might think. The extra yarn used in each row is the difference between the width of the row and the length of the 2 ends/tails that you usually have in Overlay Mosaic Crochet. So if your blanket is 40" wide and your tails would be 6" long each, the extra yarn used on each row would be about 28" (40" - 12"). You won't have all those tails to weave in with my COM technique, as well. It uses much less yarn than if you were going to crochet a double border to encase/hide all the tails. I hope this helps. Happy crocheting to you!

[@phyllisdavis9925]

First, I love all of your Overlay Mosaic techniques and tricks. However, I tried to save a little yarn and crocheted over a 5" tail at the right and left side. It worked okay, but after about 5 rows I notice a "wave" in the project, so I went back to carrying the yarn all the way across. Question: What are the concerns with doing a large project (other than the amount of extra yarn) and carrying the yarn across? Thank you so much for sharing your techniques.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Phyllis! I'm glad you're enjoying my Overlay Mosaic Crochet videos! My biggest concern with carrying the yarn all the way across when using my COM technique is adjusting the tension of the carried yarn before crocheting with it again 2 rows later. If you get it too tight, it'll pull in the width of your project. If you get it too loose, it may make the project get wider! Sometimes I use a yard stick to measure the width on each row so I know it's not getting narrower or wider. But like you said, it doesn't make the edges get wavy because of only working over a 5" tail at each end. I also find it makes the project a little stronger because of the extra yarn being carried. I tend to use a slightly larger hook so it doesn't get too thick/dense with the carried yarn, too. I hope this is helpful for you.

[@phyllisdavis9925]

@@TheCrochetArchitect How do you manage a large project? Do you work at a table? I like block patterns because they travel well, but want to do a one piece, graphic/picture with your techniques. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Hi Phyllis. I generally work in my comfortable chair or sofa in the living room with my Ott-Lite lamp. I did once work at my dining room table when I was knitting a mosaic blanket, but that was worked back and forth on the right side and the wrong side and was during warmer weather. If you find your one-piece project is getting too heavy or too warm, working at a table could be beneficial for you. Happy Mosaic Crocheting!

[@sabinebuchner8100]

I'm triyng to find out how to carry on the yarn when I have like 15 DC's in s row... Where shoukd you hide the carry along yarn? Probably above when you link them? In the first step???

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Sabine, The best way to hide the carried yarn is to work my Anchored DC (Adc), which eliminates the gap on the back when working many dc in a row AND the carried yarn. Here's a link to that video where I show in depth how to work the Adc stitch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5e1p5maeLWYfKc. You can actually see me demonstrate the Adc in this video (the COM video), starting at the 8:06 minute time. So if you have 15 DC's in a row, then you'd work 15 Adc in a row instead of the dc's. Those Adc will cover/hide the carried yarn and eliminate the gap that would form on the back when only working dc. I hope this makes sense and helps! Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@frandmckay]

OK, it will work, but oof - that is really wasteful. This will add so much yardage to a project, and that equals cost. I appreciate the time you took to explain this, but it's not worth it if you are using pricey wool.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I agree that this technique uses more yarn. However, if you normally add a double border, you won't be using more yarn at all because my COM technique doesn't require a double border. If you typically weave in all the ends on each row, then you would definitely be using more yarn for this technique. Happy crocheting to you!

[@barbparsons3800]

Hi Susan, Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us. To date I have done 2 double border mosaic crochet afghans. That tally almost ended at one - I HATED that dang border so much. It truly almost put me off mosaic crochet forever. For my second project I tried several other suggestions for dealing with the double border, each with a similarly disappointing ease of execution. Then I came across a video here on KZbin called "Mosaic Crochet. How to hide tails as-you-go, tips and tricks" by BebaBlanket and decided to try her suggestions for cutting my ends and weaving in the tails as I worked. (I've done several crochet projects that involve carrying a second strand of yarn across a project, encasing the carried yarn within the stitches, so that technique was a comfortable, familiar one.) Still, my interpretation of the enclosing of the carried yarn left unwelcome bits peeking through on the drop down double crochet stitches. I resigned myself to declaring those pesky bits simply 'unique design elements'. However, this KZbin video of yours popped up on one of my Facebook timeline feeds and I had to check it out. Now I have to admit I'm a trifle obsessive-compulsive. Lights must be switched off if you're leaving a room. Shopping carts are always returned to their corrals. Toilet paper must feed over the top of the roll - never from underneath. That kind of thing. In my core, I am a firm believer in waste-not, want-not. 'Frugal' could well be my middle name. Knowing myself, I knew I could not ever be comfortable & relaxed at 'wasting' all that yarn your technique uses. (Granted, on my list of things I hate, wasting yarn ranks far below my detestation of double borders on mosaic crochet, but I knew it would just eat at me with every row.) Most folks it won't bother a bit. Me, it would. BUT - it always seems that crocheting knowledge lands in a receptive mind when it is most needed. In watching this video, I became enchanted with your Anchored Double Crochet (ADC) stitch. Could this be the answer to my peeky, pesky bits I'd been wrestling with in weaving in my tails on the drop down double crochet mosaic stitches? Might I adapt this ADC for weaving in the tails on my non-bordered mosaic projects? The answer is YES!!!!! I'm just ecstatic. No borders. No tails. No pesky, peeking bits. I leave about 5-6" of yarn tail at both the beginning & ending of each row. At the beginning of rows I carry the tail along, encasing it within the stitches I'm making - using the techniques you show here. The ADC being the key for me. As the end of the row approaches I gently align the previous row's yarn tail along the top of the previous row & work it in that way as well. For me, this slight adaptation works and keeps the Frugal McDougal in me at peace. The combination of working yarn plus carried yarn does make for a bit wider/taller stitch than when I'm using only the one strand of yarn so I'm experimenting with switching to a smaller sized hook for those portions of the rows. Going down 0.5mm has seemed to make for less drastic size differences. As a side note, I've read elsewhere that the ADC can be used to break up long runs of gaps on the back side of one's work when working a simple drop down double crochet. (I find that executing the ADC takes me a bit longer & out of the rhythm & flow of my pattern so I haven't been using it except when I'm working over yarn tails.) So experimenting to see if I liked that effect (non-gaping backside ... oh dear, now I've got visions of 'plumber's crack' in my head) I tried throwing in an ADC after every third stitch for long runs of drop down double crochet. It still slows my rhythm down, but no droopy loops either. Additionally, that little extra bit of yarn in the ADC stitch makes just enough of a difference that there's a decided little visual blip when it's worked in a line of regular drop down double crochet. Your mileage may vary, but the OCD side of me always works it every fourth stitch so those blips line up nicely and voilà - a welcome design feature! Again, just a rather extended way of saying THANK YOU for sharing your skills & talents here. You've made my latest obsession with mosaic crochet one that I can enjoy without the impending feeling of doom I was getting whenever I contemplated that dreaded double border. EDITED to add another method of eliminating the need for working the 'standard' technique of double borders in mosaic crochet. Just found this one a couple of days ago - haven't yet given it a whirl. But I visited the KZbin page for "How to sew down a double border trapping the ends as you go." by Woolthreadpaint. The video has no sound but shows her method for avoiding that dratted double border/slip stitch mess that seems so ubiquitous on most mosaic crochet pattern instructions. In a nutshell, what she does is make a regular old double crochet (DC) border (I expect you could also do a HDC stitch instead) that is twice the depth of the yarn end encasing envelope you need. My guess would be a minimum of a 4 row border - it all would be dependent on how wide you want your finished border to be. Then, you simply fold that border in half, trapping the cut yarn ends, and stitch the top edge to the bottom of the first row. (Aw, shucks - that sounds way more complicated than it is. Just watch the video.)

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Barb! I'm so glad that my video could help you with your dislike of doing a double border on your mosaic crochet projects! I've actually never done a double border on my mosaic projects and I don't intend to do one! It looks like too much work to me! It sounds like your technique works great! And I love that you've figured out that using a smaller hook at the beginning and end of the rows will fix the little bit of gauge discrepancy! It's great how crocheters can share their knowledge and encourage each other to find what works best for each of us! Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!

[@nuvoclassic]

Barb, I had the SAME thoughts you had as I watched all that carried yarn and fiddly ball/loop contortions. I envisioned my 'flow' at a standstill when making a large project like a blanket or sweater/duster...I have those same OCD compulsions as you. So you're fix is PERFECT for ME! Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!!!! for your detailed tweak technique. I just discovered MOSAIC crochet 3 days ago (2/22/2021) after crocheting basic stitches for 5 decades! I was about to embark on the INSET Mosaic technique taught by Ellen Gormley here on YT - but decided to keep searching. Meanwhile I'm also wondering if Mosaic SC rows can be worked in taller stiches - like HDC (my fave crochet stitch)...and DC rows worked in TC stitches... Wish me luck!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mosaic Crochet! There's always something new to learn in crochet, no matter how long we've been crocheting (I've only been crocheting for about 4.5 decades, so you have me beat)! I'd be interested to hear how your experiments go with using taller stitches for Mosaic Crochet. I think using hdc might make the project lean a little too much, but it's possible they would work out just fine. It's so much fun to experiment with crochet and see what can be invented! I wish you much luck with your Mosaic Crochet experimenting. Please keep me updated on your progress.

[@barbparsons3800]

@@nuvoclassic Thanks for your comments. I'm still working on my current mosaic crochet project using the technique I initially described BUT - I've seen another method even more recently that I may try next. Please refer to my original comment & scroll to its bottom where I've added an EDITED portion for an explanation. It's always good to have several arrows in one's quiver of crochet techniques. Perhaps this may prove even simpler timewise than the others.

[@bumblesby]

I am just starting my interest in overlay mosaic crochet. I was wondering.. if you did a slip stitch in the stitch behind the overlay to capture the yarn, then did a regular dc instead of the anchored dc, would that work? I would have to try it.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm not sure if that would work because you'd basically be adding a stitch. So your piece would get wider and you probably don't want to add stitches, depending on the project. Have you watched my Anchored dc video? Here's the link to that one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5e1p5maeLWYfKc. Please let me know if it works after you try it. Happy mosaic crocheting to you!

[@nathantaylor1434]

I do admire this technique and mosaic crochet nut but on big project such as blankets and Afghans this technique of trailing the non working yarn is a huge waste of yarn. For small projects yes I use this but got big projects it wastes so much yarn

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I can appreciate your hesitance to use my COM technique for big projects such as blankets. The way I look at it, the amount of yarn being carried is less than the amount of yarn that would have been used to cover all the tails with a double border. It's always good to have options for what techniques we want to use, though. Happy crocheting to you.

[@terid3569]

What a kind person you are and so so smart 💯

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you for your kind words, Teri! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@tikar8982]

You are freaking brilliant!!! Thank you SO MUCH!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like it and I hope you enjoy using my COM technique for many of your overlay mosaic crochet projects! Happy crocheting to you!

[@SilviaGarciaStupervitta]

hi I bought this pattern of the blancket in your site (even my english is not perfect) and i want to know about size if i want make it bigger what should i do .

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Hi Silvia. Thank you for your pattern purchase through my Etsy shop. I'll reply to you privately through your messages on Etsy.

[@jslittlgrl]

how much extra yarn would this use on a large blanket :( ????

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

It might take about 10 percent more yarn on a large blanket. However, you won't need to work a double border to hide all the tails. So you'd probably come out even between the extra yarn carried in the COM technique and the yarn saved by not having to work a double border. Happy crocheting to you!

[@jdizzle4571]

I want to try this COM method with the moss stitch. ❤️ I see beautiful things in the future! Thank you!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

That sounds very interesting! Would you be working all right side rows in moss stitch?

[@klarakoerner7326]

In the beginning of this video I see a red and white mosaic blanket. Love it. Do you have instructions for it?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Yes I do, Klara. I think you're talking about my Wedding Ring Blanket. You can find the pattern for purchase on my website here: thecrochetarchitect.com/downloads/wedding-ring-blanket/. I hope you thoroughly enjoy crocheting this Overlay Mosaic Crochet blanket using my COM technique! Happy crocheting to you!

[@sjcantrell1]

I think this is just a waste of yarn and add weight on the project because you make a boarder anyway and hind all the ends.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I find it adds no more yarn to the project because it saves yarn not having to work a double border to hide the ends. It also gives the project stability. But I know it's not for everyone. Happy crocheting to you.

[@cheryls4526]

Hi teacher. Is the boarder stitch with the slip knot, then a single crochet in same stitch. Is this step counted as one of the stitches of the row? Thank you

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Cheryl, I don't work a border stitch on my Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects. When I carry the yarn across in my COM technique, I insert my hook into the first stitch and draw up a loop, then chain 1 and work the first stitch of the row (either a single crochet in the back loop or an anchored double crochet). I hope this helps.

[@terifoster1138]

Do you have a tutorial for that beautiful pink & black mosaic blanket? I would love to make it.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Teri, I don't have a tutorial specifically for my Dueling Diamonds Blanket pattern (the pink and black one in the video). However, it's worked just like how I'm working my Continuous Overlay Mosaic (COM) Crochet in this video: in the Overlay Mosaic Crochet technique using an Anchored DC and my COM technique. If you've never done Overlay Mosaic Crochet before, you can watch my Overlay Mosaic Crochet video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52viYB9bNaCmpo. You can also watch my Anchored DC video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5e1p5maeLWYfKc. The pattern for my Dueling Diamonds Blanket is available for purchase on my website here: thecrochetarchitect.com/downloads/dueling-diamonds-blanket/. The pattern includes written instructions and a chart for the afghan. This pattern is also available for purchase in my Etsy shop here: www.etsy.com/shop/TheCrochetArchitect. I hope this helps. Happy crocheting, Susan Lowman

[@thebinteali]

This is pure genius in its simplicity! Thank you for sharing :)

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you like my COM technique!

[@alexandraandone]

The begining of the video is so funny....tank you for sharing. God bless you❤😍

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Andone! God bless you, too.

[@mariemcgahee4690]

When I do the ADC, why can't I go through both loops on the SC?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You can work your Adc in both loops of the sc if you want. I like to work in both loops on the first and last Adc of the row for extra strength, but in the back loop of the rest of the sc across the row. I think it's just a personal preference! If you like the look of working in both loops, go for it! However, make sure your project doesn't lean to the right (if you're right-handed) when you're working all right side rows and working in both loops. I think working in just the back loop helps to keep the project from that lean that can happen when working all right side rows in both loops (like in Tapestry Crochet worked in both loops in the round).

[@Momsaidwow]

Wow this is amazing. I’m a beginner and you’ve made this sooooo easy. A big thank you

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Karin! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique. Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet!

[@michellelewis1090]

This is so logical. Well done. It cannot use that much extra yarn if one factors in the yarn ends that have to be left to sew in.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you! The extra amount of yarn for my COM technique depends on the width of the project and if you would have crocheted a double border on your Mosaic Crochet project.

[@maddi.o]

Now I just need a tutorial for regular mosaic/Aztec crochet (no overlay, no ends)!!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm not exactly sure what you're referring to as "Aztec Crochet". Are you talking about an Aztec looking design that is made in the Tapestry Crochet technique? Or one made in Tunisian Crochet with cross stitches on it? Or one made with all sc, changing colors, as necessary, across each row?

[@doloreslove2816]

I love your tutorial, I think I will give it a try. Thanks for explaining it so easily.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Please let me know if you have any questions about it when you're trying it out!

[@janainasoaresguimaraesdasi8454]

Lindo trabalho tem gráfico

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thank you!

[@fritula6200]

I may have missed your tip.... how are the ends on the right-hand-side hidden ?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

There will only be 2 ends for each of the 2 colors used in my COM technique for the whole project. The ends are carried across the row from the end to the beginning of the row to be used again 2 rows later. There won't be ends on the right-hand side because you bring them up the right-hand side to use again on the next row with that color (after the row of the opposite color). I don't cut the ends/tails at the end of each row like people typically do in overlay mosaic crochet, so I don't need to reattach the yarn at the beginning of each row. Did you watch me demonstrate this technique in the video? Does this make sense?

[@sarahhoward6938]

OMW this is absolutely GENIUS! I'm pretty new to mosaic crochet, but I will definitely be using this in my upcoming projects. Thank You!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy using my COM technique!

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

Would this work using just a few inches overlaid at each end?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I guess it depends on how wide your crochet piece is. If you just overlaid a few inches at each end, you'd probably have to cut the yarn and that's what I was trying to avoid with my COM technique! You might also end up with the end and beginning of each row being thicker/wider than the rest of the piece. You could try it and see how it works out for you. It might eliminate having to weave in all the ends when you're done, but it wouldn't eliminate the ends.

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

@@TheCrochetArchitect Good point. I'm thinking of large blankets ot lap blankets. That's a lot of yarn! It can be expensive!

[@lrose30198]

Couldn't I use a similar technique to bury the ends of my previous rows on a larger project like a blanket or afghan?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I don't see why not! Are you talking about an Overlay Mosaic Crochet blanket or another crochet technique?

[@lrose30198]

Yes. I'm about 1/3 through a King size overlay blanket for my daughter. She doesn't like fringe and I was at a loss about what to do. The main yarn has been discontinued. And I was trying to think of alternative ways of finishing it.. Seeing your technique, I thought: why not?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I've crocheted 2 overlay mosaic blankets with my COM technique. I really prefer it to having all those ends to deal with on every row! I hope it goes well for you. Don't forget to adjust the carried yarn before using it 2 rows later so your rows don't get too loose or too tight.

[@michellesmith9075]

Hi, love to do mosaic crochet and your videos. I have made a large blanket with one row using numerous colors of left over yarn. I use the overlay method but without having to lay the yarn right across the whole row, I overlay a 4 inch length of yarn at each end and crochet over or weave it in. great way of using up small amounts of yarn.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

That sounds like a great way to hide your ends, Michelle! Do the right and left edges get elongated with that many ends covered up in the first/last 4 inches and not the center of the rows?

[@andreaamplified]

I love this! The blanket will also be thicker and warmer!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Yes it will! Happy crocheting to you!

[@lornachartrand8419]

This is great, but when you are doing a very large piece, it makes for a lot of waist!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Actually, I find the amount of extra yarn I use on a larger piece is offset by not having to do a double border to hide the ends! Plus carrying the extra yarn and working the anchored dc stitch helps to keep the large project from stretching too much in width and length. I hope you enjoy this method on small and large projects.

[@bethpritchett]

I did a variation on this idea on my first mosaic crochet project yesterday, i hate weaving ends in and it's prevented me from finishing many projects. So i worked a tiny purse in the round, crocheted a decorative strap, and worked the cover flap almost identically to this. Four ends for the whole thing. I've done virtually no color work in the twenty years I've crocheted, but this technique makes it attainable.

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks for sharing this, Beth! I'm with you on weaving in ends! I'd much rather work Overlay Mosaic Crochet with my COM technique than weave in tons of ends or work a double border!

[@bethpritchett]

@@TheCrochetArchitect it looks a lot better too, I think, and it's a lot more secure. I have four little ones and good solid, simple finishing techniques are absolutely essential in my household, so I don't have extra mending demands on top of finishing! The body of a project is fun, to do and to watch, but my girls who are learning to crochet and knit don't have enough patience just to watch me weave in more than a few ends! Most of their doll clothes are hairy scary🤣

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

It sounds like you have your hands busy! Good for you teaching your girls to crochet and knit! We need to teach the next generation so these fabulous crafts don't die out!