Long Hauler

This blanket features the front profile of a large truck.

Interlocking & Mosaic

Long Hauler comes with the fully written pattern and charts for both of my preferred colorwork techniques: interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet.

The mosaic version is solid because it uses a chart that was adjusted from the interlocking version. Learn more about these techniques at https://ashleeslint.com/tutorials/interlocking-and-mosaic-crochet/.

Design Process for the Long Hauler Blanket

I originally created this pattern as a custom design for a friend. She made it for her husband who is a trucker (here in Canada we also say Long Hauler).

If you’re unfamiliar with that term, it means his job is to drive these great big trucks all across the country and deliver goods. We call it a semi truck, but I think it’s also called an 18-wheeler, a big rig, or a tractor trailer (there are probably a few more titles that all mean the same thing).

When I shared her picture to my Facebook Group, Ashlee Brotzell Designs, there were a lot of people interested in the pattern!

Long Hauler

Custom Long Hauler crocheted by “Anonymous Squirrel”

Do You Love A Trucker?

My dad was a trucker for a few years, and my brother-in-law has done it for a few years as well. Based on the responses I received, it seems like everyone knows someone who has been a long-hauler or is still doing it even now!

If you’d like a customized piece, with a name or date like the customized one, please contact me and we can go over some details. I will not be refunding your purchase of the non-customized pattern if you choose to add customization.

Long Hauler

Comparing the dotted, meshy interlocking crochet version next to the solidified, adjusted mosaic crochet version.

Get the Pattern

Your purchase includes the written instructions and chart for the interlocking crochet technique and the written instructions and X-marked chart for the overlay mosaic technique.

*Customization is available – contact me before purchasing this pattern!

June 2022 UPDATE: I have updated both the interlocking file and the mosaic file. If you purchased this pattern on Etsy please email me with your order number and I will send you the update. Ravelry users already have the update.

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Important Details for Long Hauler

My designs always come with the fully written patterns and charts for two colorwork techniques: interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet.

Check out my tutorials here!

Interlocking crochet / LFM crochet file includes:

  • line-by-line written pattern (view key)
  • a one-page chart (good for viewing on a screen
  • a 16-page chart (better for printing)

Interlocking Crochet Details

  • Chart: 205 x 207
  • 4.5 mm hook (US7)
  • Gauge: 8 (dc, ch) x 8 rows = 4”
  • 51″ x 52″ / 130cm x 131cm
  • Worsted weight yarn (3000 – 3150 yards total)
    • Main Color (MC), truck – 1500 yards plus 150 yards for optional border
    • Accent Color (AC), background – 1500 yards

Overlay Mosaic Crochet

The mosaic crochet version of Long Hauler uses an adjusted chart. This means I’ve removed the interlocking mesh dots and unneccessary border lines. Read more about the differences at https://ashleeslint.com/tutorials/interlocking-and-mosaic-crochet/.

Click here to learn more about the options for dealing with the cut ends at the end of each row when doing overlay mosaic crochet.

Overlay Mosaic Crochet file includes:

  • line-by-line written pattern (view key)
  • instructions for optional envelope border (view)
  • instructions on reading a chart (view)
  • a 16-page chart marked with X’s

Mosaic Crochet Details

  • Chart: 201 x 203
  • 5mm hook (H-8)
  • Gauge: 14 sc in BLO x 15 rows = 4″
  • 54″ x 58″ / 136cm x 147cm
  • Worsted weight yarn (3975 –  4575 yards total)
    • Main Color (MC), truck – 2025 yards
    • Contrasting Color (CC), background – 1950 yards
    • Plus, optional envelope border – 600 yards
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