This blanket was designed primarily for teaching the basics of Tunisian crochet. The squares are in order of complexity and start with Beginner level stitches leading into Advanced Beginner techniques towards the end. The aim is for people of any skill level to join and (hopefully) learn something new and have a finished product to showcase at the end! The sizes of the squares might vary a little and that is okay. The joining technique used to join the squares will mask the difference.
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Tried and True Beginner Blanket
I have been teaching beginners (read: novice/first time crocheters) to crochet for a couple of years. My favorite projects are any that include a super bulky yarn and a 15 mm hook. Why? These projects can be started and finished in one class and the beginner can leave with a hat on their head (or a cowl around their neck). I designed this blanket with the true beginner in mind. Maybe you took a class, or a friend taught you the single crochet. You've made a stack of hats, but you want more! This is the project for you. You will learn the four basic stitches and how to work in rows (working in rows is a beginner skill, but I don't like teaching it for a first time crocheter). I have added notes here and there to help guide you and give you an understanding on the basics of pattern-reading. I have also included a full photo tutorial for each stitch to help you along your way.
Stitch Sampler Stripe Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
If you want to try and incorporate all different kinds of stitches into one blanket, a sampler blanket is the perfect project for you. This Stitch Sampler Stripe Blanket Free Crochet Pattern has a versatile and flexible color scheme, which makes it great for any room in your house. It is also a great trial and error project. You can play with the different stitches, textures, and colors. It would be a great stash buster crochet pattern as well. Thanks Kirsten Ballering from haakmaarraak.nl and Hannahfrom notyouraveragecrochet.com for sharing the wonderful free crochet patterns. The links for the free patterns are provided below photos. Happy crocheting.
Winter Sampler Throw Blanket
This beautiful sampler crocheted blanket is so much fun to make and the result is absolutely stunning! Made with super bulky yarn and a large crochet hook, it works up fairly quickly. You won't get bored as you work through a variety of simple stitch patterns which take your eyes on a creative journey. The warm, wool blend yarn with keep you warm and cozy and the coldest of winter days. Add poms or tassels for a super trendy look.
Afghan Sampler, Square 2: Basket Weave
It's Square 2 (February) of the 2015 Afghan Sampler! Crochet along to make a contemporary afghan sampler over the course of one year -- have a finished blanket in time for Christmas giving
Rainbow sampler blanket
How many stitches can you crochet? If you want to try them all out in one crochet pattern, try out the Rainbow Sampler Blanket. This is a great trial and error project that doesn't have to be perfect because it'll look really cool anyway it turns out. You can play with the different stitches, textures, and colors. It would be a great stash buster crochet pattern as well. This is a great experiment for any intermediate level crocheter out there.
