Akita Blanket

**Level 2-Advanced**  (angle stitches)
Honor the loyalty and quiet strength of the Akita with this mosaic crochet blanket pattern. Inspired by the breed’s noble spirit and protective heart, this design combines bold texture with refined detail—creating a striking blanket that’s as strong and steadfast as the Akita itself.

This mosaic crochet pattern is an advanced skill level and is recommended for crocheters with experience in mosaic overlay crochet.  Detailed instructions, photos, and video tutorials will guide you through each step of the project. With a little bit of patience and practice, you'll be a pro in no time!

If you are new to angle stitches, I highly recommend trying them first with this free Heart Mug Rug pattern.  This small 7”x 7” project is a great introduction to my angle notation system and includes my full stitch key.

There is space in the design to personalize your blanket with a name.  I have several alphabet font patterns available that fit this space nicely (sold separately). 

Written for Mosaic Overlay Crochet, this pattern includes:
•    Charts
•    Written Pattern
•    Detailed Instructions packet 
•    Stitch Key
•    Photo tutorials
•    Video tutorials for each type of stitch used in the pattern

🌟 What You’ll Love
•    Step-by-step guidance from a trusted mosaic crochet educator
•    Clean pattern layout designed for easy reading and printing
•    Perfect as a statement throw, wall hanging, or personalized gift for dog lovers
•    Matches beautifully with other breeds in my Dog Breed Collection

Size:  40”x 52”
(160 sts x 207 rows)
*Size will vary depending on yarn weight and hook.  
This calculation was based on weight 4 worsted/aran yarn and hook size of 4mm.  Gauge:  4 stitches and 4 rows=1 inch

Yarn: It is important for Color A to be your dark color due to the use of shadow in this design.    

Color A (Dark color/design/paw prints/shadows) – 967 yds
Color B (Light color/background/dog fur) –1341 yds
2” Double Border –571 yds

Check out all my Dog Breed designs! 

This pattern is divided into 6 sections (5 pages each) and is worked from the bottom up. I would suggest using the Knit Companion app (my personal preference as it is brilliant and saves on printer ink and paper), but I have also included layout instructions for the charts if you prefer to print out your pages. The written pattern sections correlate with the charts so they can be used together. I have also included a full chart on one page for those who wish to use Knit Companion (or similar technology) without all the page breaks.

Special thanks to Kimberly Splawn and Julie Colburn for testing this pattern. 

The instructions packet and video tutorials should answer any questions you may have. I also have a Facebook group dedicated to answering questions and building community around my patterns. Please join us! Sign up for my newsletter for exclusive offers and never miss a sale! https://linktr.ee/heathernobledesigns