Dark & Dramatic Mosaic Crochet: A Master Guide to Overlay Colorwork with 15 Modern Goth & Alternative Patterns

by Alexis Sixel

Your Step-by-Step Guide for Bold, Brilliant Mosaic Crochet Masterpieces

Capture the art of mosaic crochet and craft gothic colorwork creations with ease! From Alexis Sixel, the creator of Sixel Design, comes the ultimate all-in-one resource for the addictive technique of overlay mosaic crochet. Under Alexis’s expert guidance, you’ll effortlessly master all the essential skills in no time. Learn to read mosaic charts, crochet border stitches and create the unique special stitches that Alexis has personally spent years developing and perfecting—all before moving on to the edgy, eye-catching works of crochet art on every page.

From quick, exciting projects like the Heartbreaker Zipper Pouch to wearable designs like the Poison Skull Cap to dramatic home décor like the damask-style Victorian Pillow, you’ll never run out of vibrant creations to crochet. Perfect for beginners, each of these dazzling designs is quick to come together and is paired with clear step-by-step images and encouraging instructions to guarantee your stitching success. So, grab your hooks and get started! Your dark and dramatic side has never looked so good.

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference

341 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 22, 2023

Reviews

[AnnMarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to follow patterns and charts. Really cool mosaic work that you can turn use for different things. Sixel is one of my fave crochet designers ATM.

[Madyson Ho · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a few years of experience with crocheting and knitting so this book wasn't too difficult to follow. There were lots of diagrams and instructions as well as online reference material for any range of experience to learn. Alexis Sixel's designs stand out amongst those in the crochet community for having a distinct, gothic/victorian, spooky type of style. I have made her projects before, such as the bat mosaic design. I'm very happy to have been able to get this from my local library and will definitely be making a few of the projects shown in the book. My favorites are the scarab planter holders and the on fire table runner.

[JANET · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks for a thorough tutorial on mosaic crochet! 🤓

The stitched stars on the cover caught my eye first. Once inside the wall hanging resembling stained glass is beautiful! It will be perfect to display on the wall behind you during Zoom or Face Time calls! Also appreciated the many photos and step by step instructions explaining each pattern! What a great idea and timesaver! Lots of thoughtful hard work went into these patterns and putting this great book together and, as said, I appreciated it all! Highly recommended, especially to understand the mosaic process, with patterns to help you learn along the way. Thanks again!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

These designs all look pretty neat, but I'm not sure how practical most of them would be-- the technique doubles stitches to create the designs, so the resulting piece would be heavy. Several of the patterns seem not to match the weight.

The instructions seemed understandable. Crocheters should come to this book already able to do most basic things beyond rectangles (increasing, decreasing, etc.), but don't need to be super-proficient.

Likely a very optional purchase for crafters, but an interesting addition to library collections where crafting books with alternative edges are popular.

[J]

I'm going to wait to rate this after I try at least one of the patterns. I checked this out from the library but I haven't had the chance to make anything yet. There's quite a few projects here that I'd like to attempt.

I follow Alexis on Instagram and have found her take on crochet interesting. I love people that are this creative and bring something new to the table.

My POV will be a beginner that never starts with the usual easy projects. I pick something I want to make, and fail a lot. 😆

To be continued...

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always admire someone who makes up and clearly explains a new thing. A couple of the designs would make gorgeous throw-pillows, and the fabric looks like it would actually be rugged enough to handle the life of a couch pillow seeing nearly constant use. Sadly, most of the designs are not listed on Ravelry, making it harder to add them to the queue, and with no way to learn from others' projects.

[Claire]

No rating. The designs are pretty but I forgot that this is the technique I despise because of the right side only aspect. Five trillion ends to weave in (tassels are not god's answer to every project) and it makes extremely heavy and bulky fabric.

[Denise]

possible rug pattern pg 103

[Manda PandaMonium · Rating 5 out of 5]

So excited to get this book

I've been following Sixel for a while and I'm jumping in. I wish some of her other patterns were in here too but some of these are definitely perfect!!

[Sarah Mchale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book, so many amazing projects

[Morganne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a very visual person, and this has been the easiest form of crochet for me to learn. I love this book.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I checked this out on Libby and read it on the kindle app on my phone. The images are beautiful. I want to make every single pattern in this book. It includes detailed instructions for all of the techniques used. I have eyed the author’s patterns online for ages and have felt a little intimidated by them, but after reading this book I feel confident enough to step into the world of mosaic crochet. This is one to add to your personal library.

[Seana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this book, my only complaints are that