Knitting patterns for baby blankets and afghans knit with easy slip stitch mosaic colorwork. Developed by knitting legend Barbara Walker who found other colorwork techniques awkward, this slip-stitch technique she called “Mosaic Knitting,” creates elaborate, colorful patterns using only basic stitches (knit, slip and occasionally purl). Many of the patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
Shaded Stripes Afghan
Striped blanket knit with knit with 4 row repeat slip stitch pattern using just one yarn strand per row. Designed for 6 colors it's also a great stashbuster. About 40 x 52 1/2 in. (101.5 x 133.5 cm) Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Starry Night Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit with twinkling stars in a night sky. Knit with just one yarn strand per row using easy slip stitch mosaic colorwork. Designed by Bernat. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Use recommended Bernat® Baby Blanket Sparkle™ yarn for extra twinkle in the stars.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Joann. Web version written instructions.
- Or get the free PDF version at Yarnspirations
- Get recommended Bernat® Baby Blanket Sparkle™ yarn
Flying Saucers Blanket
Baby blanket knit with UFO space them. Knit with just one yarn strand per row using easy slip stitch mosaic colorwork. Written instructions and charts. Designed by Bernat. Sport weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Joann. Web version written instructions. To get chart, click Get Patterns tab
- Or get the free PDF version at Yarnspirations
- Or click here to go to the chart.
Mosaic Squares Blanket
Knit with just one yarn strand per row, this blanket a grid pattern reminiscent of city streets or country gingham using easy slip stitch mosaic colorwork. Written instructions or charts. 2 Sizes Crib (Throw). Designed by Purl Soho. Sport weight yarn.
Tweedle Doo Blanket
Striped blanket knit in easy slipped stitch mosaic knitting which uses 1 color per row. Knit with a 4 Row 4 Stitch Repeat. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Get more color by using a solid contrast color with self-striping or gradient yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. Approx 36" [91.5 cm] wide x 46" [117 cm] long. Aran weight yarn.
Mosaic Diamonds Blanket
By slipping stitches and only working with 1 color at a time, you can knit this fascinating blanket without the added pressure of carrying 2 yarns at the same time. Designed by Yarnspirations. Approx 55” x 58” [139.5 x 147.5 cm], excluding fringe. Super Bulky weight yarn.
Trellis Mosaic Blanket
Knit with just one yarn strand per row, this blanket creates a diamond trellis or lattice pattern using easy slip stitch mosaic colorwork. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Written instructions or charts. 3 Sizes Baby (Crib, Throw). Designed by Purl Soho. Aran weight yarn.
Party Heart-y Baby Blanket
Just one yarn strand per row with this baby blanket covered in hearts knit in slip stitch mosaic colorwork. Row by row written instructions or charts. Designed by Yarnspirations. Approx Approx 40" [101.5 cm] square. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat Baby Velvet Yarn at Yarnspirations
- OR get the Bernat Baby Velvet Yarn at Joanns
Mosaic Butterflies Baby Blanket
Baby blanket in with butterflies knit with easy mosaic colorwork – knit 1 color per row, forming the design by slipping stitches. 3 sizes. DK weight. Designed by Nancy Lekx
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat Softee Baby yarn on Amazon
- See more Butterfly Knitting Patterns
Free Patterns
Cozy Spot Blanket
Baby blanket or throw featuring bands of garter stitch and a mosaic pattern with the Cross and Diamond motif from Barbara Walker’s Mosaic Knitting. 2 sizes: Baby: 33” [84cm] wide x 29” [74cm] long , Throw: 50” [127cm] wide x 60″ [152cm] long. Written instructions or chart. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Pam Sluter for Knotions.
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Hashtag Blanket
Just one strand of yarn per row! Fun throw knit in mosaic grid pattern in slip stitch colorwork. Use row by row instructions or chart. Approx 56"x 62". Designed by Bernat. Super bulky weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat® Blanket™ Yarn
- See more Bold Blanket Knitting Patterns
Art Deco Tile Blanket
Afghan combines simple stitch patterns and geometric shapes to create a blanket that has the feel of a large Art Deco tile. A central diamond then worked around it in a ‘log cabin’ style by adding one edge strip at a time, so that it’s easy to make but is visually striking. A kit is also available for less than $32. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lynne Rowe.
- Get the free knitting pattern - at Deramore's add the pattern to your cart and "check out" without payment to get the link to the pattern
- Get the kit for less than $32
Scandinavian Sampler Blanket
Throw inspired by traditional Nordic patterns in colorwork, slip stitches, and mock cables designs. Size: 90cm x 118cm. Aran weight yarn. Great for stashbusting. Designed by Nicola Valiji. Kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern - at Deramore's add the pattern to your cart and "check out" without payment to get the link to the pattern
- Get the kit
Herringbone Throw
Knit with only one color per row with easy slip stitch mosaic colorwork. Two-color throw is a quick knit in super bulky yarn in a 16 row repeat that changes colors every 2 rows. Written instructions or chart. Designed by Yarnspirations for Bernat Blanket Yarn.
Let It Slip Blanket
Greek key inspired design knit in easy mosaic slip stitch colorwork. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Designed by Bernat
Mosaic Diamond Baby Blanket
Quick baby blanket knit in easy slip stitch mosaic colorwork that only uses one color per row. Knit in super bulky weight yarn so it's a quick project. Approx 38 x 46" [96.5 x 117 cm]. Designed by Bernat for Yarnspirations.
Mosaic Squares Throw
This colorful afghan is knit flat in sections of Zigzag Garter Stitch, Divider, and Mosaic Square patterns. Designed by Heather Lodinksy for Red Heart. Throw measures about 56 x 56″ [142 x 142 cm].
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the free pattern for the matching pouf
- Get the recommended With Love Yarn at Red Heart
Mosaic Chevron Blanket
Great pattern for Bernat Blanket Yarn, this afghan features a two color mosaic zigzag that’s a quick knit in super bulky yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get Bernat Blanket Yarn on Amazon
- See more Super Bulky Yarn Knitting Patterns
Mosaic Chevron Blanket
Chevron stripes created with easy slip stitch colorwork with just one color of yarn used per rown. Designed by Bernat. Super Bulky weight yarn. Pictured projects by DubNDub and crewchick97.
- Get the free knitting pattern - pdf version
- Get the free knitting pattern - web version
- Get the recommended Bernat® Blanket yarn
Slip Stitch Sampler Log Cabin Throw
This quilt inspired blanket uses the same log-cabin design 6 times in different color combinations knit with easy slip stitch and mosaic colorwork. 50 x 75 in. (127 x 190.5 cm) Aran weight. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand Yarn
4 Row Repeat Pastille Baby Blanket
This colorful baby blanket is created with stripes of easy slipped stitch mosaic colorwork in in a 4 row repeat. Most Ravelrers rated this easy. Perfect use for stash yarn - you can make the stripes any size and colors you want. Great with multi-color yarn! 25" x 29" but you can customize to any size. Designed by Vickie Hartog. Pictured project by Tyek.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Tonals yarn on Amazon
- See more 4 Row Repeat Knitting Patterns
Mosaic Sampler Afghan
Designed by Knit and Crochet Now, this sampler afghan contains 6 different stitch patterns including Leaves of Grass, Bargello, Honeycomb, Mosaic Stitch, Diamond Brocade and Quail afghan blocks. Recommended yarn available on pattern page.
- Get the free knitting pattern for free registration at Annie’s site
- Purchase the video class for this and 3 other patterns – not necessary to get the free knitting pattern
Plaid Texture Afghan
Blanket knit with slip stitch colorwork in strips and seamed. Designed by Patons. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Love Knots Blanket
Afghan blanket features a graphic mosaic pattern inspired by Celtic Love Knots and hearts. The blanket is knitted in mosaic garter stitch that only uses one of the yarns at a time. There are ZERO purl stitches needed. Great gift for weddings, anniversaries, or to celebrate love. Size 154 x 154 cm / 60½ x 60½” Designed by Arella Seaton. DK weight yarn.
Malia Blanket
Warm, textured blanket in three sizes (and customisable to many more) featuring an all-over garter mosaic stitch in two contrasting colours, with a simple and bold garter stitch border. Sizes Baby : 75x100cm (30x40”), Crib: 90x125cm (35x50”), Long throw: 125x190cm (50x75”). The striking mosaic motif that only requires one color to be worked in any given row, meaning there are no floats at the reverse of the knitting. Designed by Mimi Codd. Aran weight yarn.
Mosiac Baby Blankets
These individual blanket patterns are made using a mosaic stitch. There are no color changes within the working rows, the color pattern is made by slipping the stitches of one color, while knitting the stitches of the other. Pictured patterns include Hello, Sweetie, Pandorica, Amelia, Lazarus, and Utopia. Written instructions are included along with a chart. Designed by Lisa Charbonneau. Worsted weight yarn.
Fordington Baby Blanket
Even though this blanket has a huge visual impact, it uses only very basic techniques. The design is knit in slip stitch mosaic colorwork which uses on color per row and alsmo makes the blanket super thick and squishy - perfect for cuddling babies! The design on this blanket is inspired by a 15th-16th century tile from St. George’s Church in Fordington, Dorchester, England. Designed by Kathleen Sperling. Bulky weight yarn.
Easy Sampler Throw
2 color blanket with 6 different mosaic patterns knit with easy slip stitch colorwork with one color per row. Designed by Melissa Leapman. One of the 8 projects in The Beginner's Guide To Mosaic Knitting - Easy One Color Per Row Technique
- Get The Beginner's Guide To Mosaic Knitting - Easy One Color Per Row Technique on Leisure Arts (Digital or Paperback)
- Get the book on Amazon (Paperback)
Thunder Ridge Throw
This blanket combines colorful yarn with a contrasting solid using a mosaic slip stitch zigzag and stripe pattern. If crazy yarn isn’t your thing, it can be made with as few as 2 colors and is great for using up leftovers. Size is easily adjusted by changing your cast-on number and/or number of pattern repeats. Designed by Laura Aylor. Worsted weight yarn.
