Add a warm glow to your next project with this mosaic crochet candles pattern! Designed as a decorative Christmas blanket strip, this pattern features a row of glowing candle motifs created using the overlay mosaic crochet technique. Whether you’re crafting a holiday-themed throw or adding a cozy touch to your home decor, this unique strip brings light and texture to any blanket. This design makes a beautiful addition to any seasonal project, signifying the hope of the holiday season.

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This mosaic crochet candles blanket strip feature in Christmas in July CAL

My Candles of Hope blanket strip is featured in the Christmas in July Free CAL hosted by Juniper & Oakes. Eight designers have come together to create this one-of-kind overlay mosaic crochet blanket. Each Tuesday and Friday through July, a new strip will release. My strip will be available on July 22, 2025.

There was a slight mix up with the chart, and the chart and written instructions used in the CAL feature only one type of candle while my strip features two. You will find both charts below for your option of which you’d like to choose.

Yarn Used:

In my sample, I used WeCrochet Cotlin 123 yds/50 grams in “Morrocan Red” and “Pistachio”

In the Juniper & Oakes Blanket CAL, she used DK Swish. Purchase the complete yarn bundle here.

Don’t want to wait for each strip to release? Want instant gratification and complete your blanket on your own time? Grab the complete blanket bundle now. Discounted price while the CAL is happening.

Includes: 

• Charts
• Written instructions
• Border
• Finishing touches
• Video tutorials
• Pictures
• & more

Join in on the Free Christmas In July Blanket CAL

It’s not too late to join in on the free CAL. There is still time to get it finished before Christmas. Head to the post below to get all the details and all the strips that have released already. Then don’t forget to return here when you’re ready for the Candles of Hope strip.

Supplies needed:

US H hook (5mm)

Scissors

Gauge:

18 sts x 18 rows = 4″

Skill Level:

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate {A basic knowledge of overlay mosaic crochet is needed}

Multiples used in this mosaic crochet candles blanket strip:

Your Foundation Row should be any multiple of 48 plus 3 extra stitches.

Finished Size of CAL blanket:

Approximately 45” x 50”

Chart Used in the Christmas In July Mosaic Blanket CAL

This is the chart used in the CAL blanket with one candle type. You will find the original alternate chart below with two types of candles. The written instructions are for the single candle type seen in the CAL blanket.

Original Candles of Hope Mosaic Chart

The chart below is my original design with two candle types. Feel free to use whichever chart you like in your Christmas in July Blanket.

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Mosaic Crochet Candles Strip Written Instructions

Rows 1-12

Row 1: With Color A, BBS in 1st, BLOsc across, EBS in last.

Row 2: With Color B, BBS in 1st, BLOsc across, EBS in last.

Row 3: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x13, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 4: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x13, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 5: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x15, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 6: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 7: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 8: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 9: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x2*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 10: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 11: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 12: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Rows 13-25

Row 13: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x2, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 14: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 15: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x3, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 16: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x7, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x4, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 17: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x9, FLOdc x4, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 18: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *(BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1) x2, (BLOsc x8, FLOdc x1) x2, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 19: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x6, BLOsc x5, FLOdc x6, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 20: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *(BLOsc x3, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x6, FLOdc x1) x2, BLOsc x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 21: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x6, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x2, FLOdc x6, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Row 22: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *(BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1) x2, (BLOsc x7, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1) x2*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 23: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *BLOsc x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x7, BLOsc x3, FLOdc x7, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 24: With Color B, BBS in 1st, *(BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1) x2, (BLOsc x8, FLOdc x1) x2, BLOsc x1, FLOdc x1*, repeat across, BLOsc x1, EBS in last.

Row 25: With Color A, BBS in 1st, *(FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1) x2, (FLOdc x8, BLOsc x1) x2, FLOdc x1, BLOsc x1*, repeat across, FLOdc x1, EBS in last.

Check out my other mosaic blanket strips below:

Mosaic Trees Blanket Strip

Geometric Mosaic Blanket Strip

Mosaic Tulips Blanket Strip

Mosaic House and Tree

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