Mindful Mosaic Blanket (Crochet) by Mel Kennelly

Craft: Crochet

Crocheting is a practice that requires a lot of focus, intention, and mindfulness, which is why so many turn to it as a form of relaxation. We’ve combined these ideas with this emotion-tracking blanket.

Take a little time each day to reflect upon your day and crochet a simple square. Each day, choose a color that represents your mood. The concept is similar to a temperature blanket, but focused on your feelings instead of the weather. By the end of the 239+ days it will take to create this blanket, you might notice you’re more in touch with your emotions, and you’ll have a beautiful finished blanket.

Finished measurements

Approximately 51½“ / 131 cm wide x 62” / 157.5 long.

Yarn

BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs): Yarn amounts will vary depending on your mood, but we used approximately 2 hanks per color. Because the colors will be scattered in small squares, dye lots don’t matter, so feel free to buy yarn as needed.

#1695 Wharf (C1)

#1650 Rhode Island Red (C2)

#1683 Fisherville Brook (C3)

#1692 Breakers (C4)

#1696 RISD (C5)

#1633 Viola (C6)

#1670 Scarborough (C7)

#1631 Little Compton (C8)

Hooks and notions

Crochet hook, size 7 / 4.5 mm

Gauge

1 Square Motif = 3½“ / 9 cm x 3½” / 9 cm

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.

Yardage

1672 yards (1529 m)