#48 - Back & Forth Overlay Mosaic Crochet with NO ENDS!

WHAT? NO ENDS? Yup! You heard me! Here’s another technique for Overlay Mosaic Crochet for you to try. Learn how to crochet some of your rows “backwards” to eliminate all those pesky ends in your Overlay Mosaic Crochet projects.
I’ll demonstrate working the wrong-side rows “backwards” so all your stitches will face the right side of your project. Half of the rows will be worked from right to left and the other half will be worked from left to right. You don’t need to be ambidextrous to do this technique (I’m not!), but it does take a little bit of practice to learn and improve the tension of your backwards stitches.
I’ll demonstrate backwards sc, backwards dc and backwards Adc (Anchored dc), along with how to hide the ch-2 spaces on the edges with an edging.
Take your Mosaic Crochet skills to the next level with Back & Forth Overlay Mosaic Crochet today!
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 (Adc): • #18 - Anchored Double ...
#21 - Overlay Mosaic Crochet: • #21 - Overlay Mosaic C...
#25 - Continuous Overlay Mosaic Crochet: • #25 - Continuous Overl...
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[@alienchola]

This is making my brain hurt trying to figure this out haha. Love the tutorial. I'm going to keep trying ❤

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you love this tutorial. I'm sorry for making your brain hurt, though! I hope you enjoy trying this out and you're successful with it! Happy crocheting to you!

[@Shaktipaj]

I've always maintained that if you can do it 'forward', you can do it in 'reverse' ....it simply sometimes takes an architect to show us how!!! Thank you so much !!!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! I always like to try new things and see how they come out. I'm a curious sort of person, which sometimes drives my husband crazy!!! I ask too many questions! But sometimes it pays off to be curious! Happy crocheting to you! I hope you enjoy this technique and many of the other crochet techniques on my KZbin channel!

[@SigalAlon]

I guess that this is what they mean by "if there's a will, there's a way"! Apart from the crab stitch which is done going backwards, I have never heard of crocheting it all backwards. It seems a lot slower, but I guess that with practice, you can train your mind and hands to adapt to it. Wow, this is totally mind blowing!!!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Yes. You can train your mind and hands to crochet your stitches backwards. It just takes time and practice! I hope you'll give it a try and see if it's something you want to add to your crochet wheelhouse! Happy crocheting to you!

[@salamanda11]

My mind is blown! I’ve never heard of crocheting backwards. This is really cool. 🧡

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I'm glad you like it, Amanda! It takes some practice, but it's a great skill to have! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@brendarose6642]

Thank you for sharing your techniques. You have Amazing skill, especially to us beginners. Very helpful

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Brenda! Thank you for your kind words. I've enjoyed crocheting for a very long time and I enjoy sharing what I've learned with others, especially beginners! Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@nekizalb]

Great video. I've been learning some mosaic, and I thought it silly to have all the ends. I experimented with just going back and forth and didn't understand what was 'wrong' with it. But now I see it's just the wrong side of stitches being visible. I'm new enough to crochet that I wouldn't have noticed!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks, Tyler! Crocheting backwards isn't done very often, but it's a great technique to have in your wheelhouse! Have you watched my COM (Continuous Overlay Mosaic) video #25 for another way to eliminate all those ends in Overlay Mosaic Crochet? Here's the link to that video, if you'd like to learn something else to help with your mosaic crochet projects: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJjHd5-hlsummtE. Happy crocheting to you!

[@engelrosen]

🎉You're so inspiring, I learned a lot of your stiches and realy love the Anchored double crochet, no matter, which way ❤ Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome! Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you're learning more crochet from my videos. Happy crocheting to you now and always!

[@therealnancysteele]

My hook is going to be busy this week! Hoping I can get this down with some intense practice. Thank you for the great tutorial, as usual. Have a wonderful week!

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

You're very welcome, Nancy! I hope you have much success with lots of practice! You have a wonderful week, too!

[@crochetwithjyoti]

Nice sharing 😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Thanks! I hope you'll give it a try and see if it works for you! Happy crocheting to you always!

[@SilviaGarciaStupervitta]

Could you please tell us if i m going to make a blanket .. if i need put 12x6, or 16x6 or 14x 6 etc... and the more for begin and end.. please

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

I don't understand your question, Silvia. Each pattern will have a different stitch and row multiple. Is there a specific pattern you're referring to?

[@elainef.rogers2148]

Susan where you have “dots” is that “X’s” on most charts?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Yes. The dots on my charts are the same as "X's" on other charts. The chart shows (and I explain) that the dots are dc or Adc stitches.

[@elainef.rogers2148]

Is this inset mosaic, Susan?

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Elaine, No. It's Overlay Mosaic. Inset Mosaic is done with 2 rows of each color. This is done with 1 row of each color, just like Overlay Mosaic. But this technique eliminates the ends, just like Inset Mosaic does. This technique can be done with ANY Overlay Mosaic Crochet pattern! Happy Mosaic Crocheting to you!