Channel Title: Sixel Design Channel Description: Mosaic crochet tutorials and patterns by Alexis Sixel of Sixel Design My new book "Dark & Dramatic Mosaic Crochet" comes out August 22, 2023! Patterns available on Etsy at Sixel Home, and Sixel Design on Ravelry <video> Dragon Egg Pouch Tutorial | Sixel Design Description: In this mosaic crochet project tutorial I'll show you how to make a Dragon Egg pouch, perfect for little collections like dice, crystals and jewelry. The project follows the Dragon Scales mosaic crochet pattern and is crocheted on a circle base with a double drawstring closure at the top. I'll also explain how to add other patterns like the Big Skulls pattern, and how to make the bag in different sizes. New to mosaic crochet? Watch these videos first: Intro to Mosaic Crochet https://youtu.be/ANjVgqyfTCI?si=qKoJWkC9ShbDGmhl Special Stitches https://youtu.be/bPieHPFr7_0?si=ACxH1W0M49-wo00c Timestamps: Yarn and Hook 4:00 Fitting a Pattern to a Circle 5:32 Making the Circle 7:41 Dragon Scales Pattern 18:58 Row 6 (restart) 32:25 Drawstring Section 54:40 Dragon Scales, Big Skulls and Ankh (March 8, 2024) patterns are available directly from my website www.sixeldesign.com Dice Featured: Wisdom Check Creations www.wisdomcheckcreations.com Yarn Featured: Evergreen Yarn Studio - Purple Mountains Majesty www.evergreenyarnstudio.com </video> <video> Skull Christmas Ball Tutorial with Mosaic Crochet | Sixel Design Description: Learn how to make these easy mosaic crochet skull Christmas ball ornaments for your goth or Halloween themed tree! These balls are great for using metallic or sparkly glitter yarn, and you can also stuff them with styrofoam, fiberfill, or anything you have on hand. The skulls follow the Mini Skulls mosaic crochet pattern, available at my pattern shop: https://payhip.com/b/3C6gD New to mosaic crochet? Watch these videos first! Intro to Overlay Mosaic Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjVgqyfTCI How to do Special Stitches in Mosaic Crochet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPieHPFr7_0&t </video> <video> Introducing Gothica | Sixel Design Description: I'm so thrilled to announce my newest blanket pattern, Gothica. In this video I'll show you all the different elements to the pattern, different ways of arranging the characters, talk about the yarn, and I also make a very special announcement at the very end! Link to the giveaway: www.sixeldesign.com/gothica The Gothica mosaic crochet pattern will be available on July 1, 2024 www.sixeldesign.com </video> <video> Mosaic Crochet In the Round with Hidden Seams! + Heart Pattern | Sixel Design Description: Learn how to make mosaic crochet patterns in the round with hidden seams! This step by step tutorial will guide you through the basics, and also show you how to make a wrist cuff using a simple heart pattern. This technique is ideal for bags, cowls, cozies, and anything else in the round where having a hidden seam is a must! Patterns featured: Love You To Death Mini Skulls Anatomical Heart Patterns available through the links on my website: www.sixeldesign.com Mosaic Crochet In the Round written tutorial: https://www.sixeldesign.com/post-1/working-in-the-round-for-mosaic-crochet Yarn & Hook Used: Sweet Georgia Superwash Merino- Magician Purple Merino (stash yarn) H/8 5mm hook </video> <video> Cat Eyes Zipper Pouch with Lining! | Sixel Design Description: In this video I'll show you how to crochet the Cat Eyes zipper pouch in mosaic crochet, and how to attach a zipper with a lining. You can skip to different sections of this tutorial if you'd like to learn how to sew on a zipper and lining for another pattern, or if you just want to learn the mosaic crochet stitches for the Cat Eyes pattern. The Cat Eyes mosaic crochet pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry through the links on my website: www.sixeldesign.com It's also available for FREE with any regular priced purchase on Ravelry through October 31, 2023. ADD IT TO YOUR CART and use coupon code SPOOKYSEASON for the discount. Happy Spooky Season! If you're new to mosaic crochet I recommend watching these videos first: Intro to Overlay Mosaic Crochet- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjVgqyfTCI Special Stitches for Mosaic Crochet- https://youtu.be/bPieHPFr7_0?si=L9X-q4Cgakee7CYl Mosaic Crochet in the Round with Hidden Seams- https://youtu.be/62vdMuvNsBY?si=6AjzYRRg1zI4Xkx- Timestamps: Materials 00:55 Cat Eyes Pattern 03:17 Lining 39:12 Sewing on the Zipper 45:54 </video> <video> My Favorite Yarn Brands for Mosaic Crochet - June 2022 | Sixel Design Description: The highly requested "tell me what yarn you're using" video! Here are all my favorite yarn brands that I like using for mosaic crochet, as of June 2022. Everything from cotton to wool, blends and novelty yarns. To learn about the best fibers for mosaic crochet, watch the original "Best and Worst Yarn" video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWQVcD1drsc I apologize for the weird lighting and the wrinkled curtains, we were in the middle of moving and this was the only corner of the house that wasn't a total mess! All of my patterns can be purchased on Ravelry, Etsy and LoveCrafts through the links on my website: https://www.sixeldesign.com My favorite websites to buy yarn: Wool & Co. - https://www.woolandcompany.com/ LoveCrafts - https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/ My favorite independent dyers: Tangled Pixie - https://www.tangledpixie.com/ Misfit Yarns - https://www.misfityarns.com/ You Knit I Dye - https://www.etsy.com/shop/YouKnitIDye Vera Yarns Design - https://verayarnsdesign.com/ Threads by Megan Nicole - https://threadsbymegannicole.com/ </video> <video> Add a Pop of Color to Mosaic Crochet | Sixel Design Description: In this video I'll show you how to add a pop of color to your mosaic crochet projects. This is similar to 3-color mosaic crochet, but the difference is you're only using the 3rd color in one small section instead of carrying it all the way across a row. This is an easy technique for adding an unexpected pop of color to any pattern with individual motifs. 3-Color Mosaic Crochet Tutorial: https://youtu.be/kmG7uj878Jc?si=fU-Zo-1PUPSpK_Id If you're new to mosaic crochet, I highly recommend checking out the beginner's tutorial, as well as the special stitches video before attempting this tutorial. Beginner's Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ANjVgqyfTCI?si=GSQ4gosvR22sU3eE Special Stitches: https://youtu.be/bPieHPFr7_0?si=aJqmrmclC8SJmwtK All of my patterns are available on Etsy and Ravelry through the links on my website www.sixeldesign.com/shop Patterns featured in this video: Big Skulls (wall hanging) Kisses (make-up bag) Overlook (pillow) Batty (square swatch) Yarn used for project: Paintbox Wool Mix Aran H 5mm hook </video> <video> My Favorite Yarn for Mosaic Crochet 2024 | Sixel Design Description: Here are all my favorite yarns and recommendations for mosaic crochet, as of January 2024! Everything from wool to cotton, to blends and some weird and unusual yarn, this list will help you achieve the best results for your mosaic crochet projects. Plus, a little yarn drama thrown in there! None of these brands endorse me, so I'm not holding back any of my opinions, good or bad! Want to skip around to see my top picks for each category? Click on the timestamps below: Favorite Everyday Yarn 4:04 My Most Hated Yarn 7:41 Favorite Yarn for Blankets 8:26 What's with Premiere and Universal? 11:52 Favorite Merino Wool Solids 15:37 Favorite Merino Wool Variegated 18:10 Favorite Everyday Cotton 22:10 Favorite Luxury Cotton 26:16 Favorite Luxury Cotton Tonal 29:30 Favorite Cotton Blend 32:05 Favorite Gradient Yarn 35:55 Favorite Metallic Yarn 38:31 Favorite Weird and Unusual Yarn 41:50 Want to learn all about the best type of yarn for mosaic crochet (without the brands) watch this video: https://youtu.be/aWQVcD1drsc?si=GXU6w0gPeVobDQAO All of the patterns featured here can be purchased on Etsy and Ravelry through the links on my website www.sixeldesign.com My book "Dark & Dramatic Mosaic Crochet" is out now, and can be purchased through the links here: www.sixeldesign.com/books </video> <video> 3 Color Mosaic Crochet Tutorial | Sixel Design Description: Learn how to work 2 colors in the same row to create 3-color mosaic crochet designs. This video will teach you the basics of the technique, and show you how to transform a standard 2 color mosaic crochet chart into a 3-color, with transitions using special stitches. I'll also show you how to use the technique to create Cat Eye sunglasses from the Retro Sunglasses mosaic crochet pattern. This is an advanced technique, so if you're new to mosaic crochet, watch these videos first: Intro to Overlay Mosaic Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjVgqyfTCI&t How to do Special Stitches in Mosaic Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPieHPFr7_0&t Timestamps: 2:10 The Basics 4:31 Marking a 2-Color Pattern 22:35 Left-handed Instructions 23:39 Changing Colors with Special Stitches 36:27 Other Color Changing Techniques 39:36 Cat Eye Sunglasses Tutorial Irises and Retro Sunglasses Mosaic Crochet patterns available through the links on my website: www.sixeldesign.com </video> <video> Gothic Skulls Mosaic Crochet Bag Part 1 | Sixel Design Description: In part 1 of this video tutorial, we will be making a Gothic Skulls mosaic crochet bag using the Perfect Ovals formula. You'll learn how to follow the formula to create bags using any mosaic crochet chart, and follow along with the Gothic Skulls chart to begin making the base for this bag. Gothic Skulls pattern is available through the links on my website https://www.sixeldesign.com/shop Oval Tutorial- https://www.sixeldesign.com/post-1/perfect-ovals-for-mosaic-crochet-bags Timestamps- Oval (1:58) Gothic Skulls Chart (33:36) Pattern Restart from Row 4, skip Rows 5 and 6 (37:23) Yarn for project- 2 skeins (400 yards) Berroco Modern Cotton, worsted, 1633 Viola (purple) 2 skeins (400 yards) Berroco Modern Cotton, worsted, 1634 Longspur (black) Hook- H/8 5mm New to mosaic crochet? Watch these tutorials first: Intro to Mosaic Crochet- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjVgqyfTCI&t Special Stitches- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPieHPFr7_0 </video> <video> Book Pattern Reveal and House Tour | Sixel Design Description: My new book "Dark & Dramatic Mosaic Crochet" comes out on August 22, 2023! In this video I'll walk you through my new house and show you all 15 patterns and projects included in the book. Enjoy! Order the book here: www.sixeldesign.com/books My other mosaic crochet patterns: www.sixeldesign.com/shop </video> <video> Gothic Skulls Mosaic Crochet Bag Part 2 | Sixel Design Description: In part 2 of this video tutorial, we will be finishing the Gothic Skulls mosaic crochet bag we started in part 1. This video will cover blocking, creating a front flap closure, finishing the edges and adding fringe, making a Mini Skulls mosaic strap, how to add a zipper, and finally how to assemble the bag. Gothic Skulls and Mini Skulls patterns available through the links on my website https://www.sixeldesign.com/shop Timestamps- Blocking (1:35) Front Flap (8:10) Fringe (17:44) Mosaic Strap (33:52) Zippers (51:00) Bag Assembly (1:03:23) New to mosaic crochet? Watch these tutorials first: Intro to Mosaic Crochet- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjVg... Special Stitches- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPieH... </video> <video> Black Widow Web Mosaic Crochet Sweater | Sixel Design Description: In this video tutorial, we will be making a Black Widow mosaic crochet web sweater. The tutorial will show you how to gauge the pattern to your measurements, crochet seamlessly in the round, and add some cold-shoulder style sleeves. Black Widow pattern is available through the links on my website https://www.sixeldesign.com/shop TIMESTAMPS- Measurements & Gauge (0:33) Foundation Rows (5:23) Seamless in-the-round (8:42) Following the Chart (14:02) Sleeves (40:33) Straps (1:14:14) Yarn used for my sweater: 6 skeins (1300 yards) Berroco Pima 100, worsted, 8434 Black Eyed Susan (black) 4 1/2 skeins (986 yards) Berroco Pima 100, worsted, 8470 Goats Beard (gray) Hook- H/8 5mm New to mosaic crochet? Watch these tutorials first: Intro to Mosaic Crochet- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANjVg... Special Stitches- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPieH... </video> <video> Inverted Special Stitches for Mosaic Crochet | Sixel Design Description: Learn how to read a mosaic crochet chart upside down and invert the special stitches in Sixel Design patterns. This is great for when you want to make a design that is crocheted from the top down, or for making mirrored images. This covers all the basics, as well as some advanced stitches. A downloadable PDF of the Inverted Special Stitches Chart can be found on the tutorials page of my website: https://www.sixeldesign.com/post-1/inverted-special-stitches-chart Dragon Scales pattern available through the links on my website: https://www.sixeldesign.com/shop </video> <video> Mosaic Crochet Pattern Mashup with The Lovers Pattern | Sixel Design Description: Learn how to make a mosaic crochet pattern mashup! In this video I will show you how to combine several different patterns into 1 design. If you already have the individual patterns from "The Lovers", you can crochet along, and I will show you how to add the middle section with the skeletons holding hands, as well as adding the key and the bottom border. Patterns you will need to crochet along with "The Lovers" pattern: Bonez Batty Good Night Roses & Thorns Love You to Death You can also purchase the complete "The Lovers" pattern with all of the designs already charted together. This project uses worsted weight yarn and an H 5mm hook. This is an advanced technique, so if you're new to mosaic crochet, watch these videos first: Intro to Overlay Mosaic Crochet: https://youtu.be/ANjVgqyfTCI How to do Special Stitches in Mosaic Crochet: https://youtu.be/bPieHPFr7_0 Timestamps: 1:28 The Basics 9:13 Making The Lovers Pattern All mosaic crochet patterns featured in this video are available through the links on my website: www.sixeldesign.com </video>

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Mosaic crochet tutorials and patterns by Alexis Sixel of Sixel Design
My new book "Dark & Dramatic Mosaic Crochet" comes out August 22, 2023!

Patterns available on Etsy at Sixel Home, and Sixel Design on Ravelry

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