RBG Resistance as Duty Blanket | Overlay Mosaic Crochet Pattern

Stitch a blanket with a message. This overlay mosaic blanket features a portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg alongside her words, "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty," worked in just two colors with clean, graphic mosaic stitches.

What You’ll Make

A large, cozy throw that makes a statement on the couch, over a chair, or as a meaningful gift for someone who shares her spirit. The blanket is worked flat, row by row, and finished with an envelope border that neatly hides all of your ends.

Skill Level

Adventurous Beginner / Intermediate

Perfect for crocheters who are comfortable with single and double crochet and ready to take on a larger mosaic project. Only two colors are used, so there's no juggling — just one simple, steady rhythm.

Techniques Used

• Overlay mosaic crochet
• Back loop only single crochet (BLOsc)
• Front loop only double crochet (FLOdc)
• Foundation single crochet (FSC)
• Beginning and ending border stitches
• Envelope border with half double crochet
• Reading mosaic crochet charts

Finished Size: Approximately 54" x 63"

Materials

Yarn:
Medium weight (#4) yarn in 2 colors, approx. 5,800 yards total
Color A: approx. 3,200 yards
Color B: approx. 2,600 yards
Sample shown in Loops & Threads Petite Purl (Winter White and Mauve)
Substitutions: Bernat Future Hope, Sheepjes Little Darling, or another heavy worsted yarn

Hooks:
G / 4 mm crochet hook (blanket)
H / 5 mm crochet hook (border)

Other:

• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

17 stitches x 17 rows = 4" x 4" square

Pattern Includes

• Written row-by-row instructions for all 289 rows
• Full overview chart plus 16 close-up section charts
• Overlay mosaic crochet cheat sheet
• Video tutorial link for the envelope border
• Helpful notes and tips throughout
• Printable, ad-free PDF

Delivery Format

Digital PDF crochet pattern
Available as an instant download after purchase.

Helpful Notes

• This pattern is written for overlay mosaic crochet, working one color per row and alternating Color A and Color B.
• Every row is worked on the right side and the yarn is cut at the end of each row.
• The ends are enclosed in the envelope border, so there's no weaving in hundreds of tails.
• Mosaic blankets can lean while you work. A gentle wash and blocking at the end will square it up.

Languages

This pattern is available in:

• English

Licensing / Use

This pattern is for personal use only.

You may sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities with credit to Juniper & Oakes.

Pattern resale, sharing, or redistribution is not permitted.

Cross-Links / Upsells

Join the Juniper & Oakes Crochet Collective for tutorials, CALs, and community support.

Watch the YouTube tutorials for overlay mosaic crochet techniques.

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