I think my girlfriends had a secret meeting and decided to all have babies at the same time. Since I am done having babies myself this, of course, means that I get all the baby cuddles and newborn smells without the dirty diapers annnnd that I need to crochet faster. Ha! Creighton’s blanket is an extremely customizable crochet stitch sampler pattern that can be used for a baby blanket, a lapghan, or a full blown king size blanket!
Creighton’s Blanket
To break this crochet blanket pattern into bite-sized pieces, I decided to make it two parts. In part one we will crochet the different squares (the more squares you have, the bigger the blanket) that we will then piece together in part two, along with adding the border.
Each block should be about 6″ square, depending on your gauge. These squares work up SUPER fast! Great for crocheting while watching Netflix, or listening to a free audio book! Which, by the way, if you’re listening to audio books, I invite you to join my virtual book club!
Crochet Stitch Sampler Blanket
Materials:
Worsted weight/Aran/Size 4 yarn
*this is what I’m using for the new squares pictured below, this is the midnight blue/silver completed blanket
-approx. 925 yards for baby blanket
-approx. 2200 yards for small throw
-approx. 3800 yards for large throw
-approx. 5600 yards for full
-approx. 7600 yards for king
Crochet hook in size I/5.5mm
Find part TWO of Creighton’s Blanket here.
What size of Creighton’s blanket are you crocheting? This chart will tell you how many squares you’ll need…
You can mix and match the squares any way you like, for Creighton’s baby blanket I made 25 squares comprised of:
Half Double Crochet
Bobble
Crossed Double Crochet
Lemon Peel
Moss Stitch
Mini Bean
Waffle Stitch
Crochet Squares
Of course, if you’d like to throw in a few other crochet stitches into this stitch sampler blanket, use your creative license to do so! Just make sure they all end up the same size (within 1/2″) when the squares are finished. We’ll block the squares before connecting them, but it’s always nice to have the closest size as possible at any rate.
Don’t worry about the border being exactly the same number of stitches on each square, but do make sure you crochet them as evenly as possible. If you need help with adding a border to crochet, this border tutorial will help!
Bobble Stitch
Here’s a Bobble Stitch tutorial.
Row 1: Ch-20, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each to end. (19)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in 2 sts. * bobble in next st, sc in 3 sts * repeat to end, sc in last 4 sts.
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (19)
Row 4: Ch-1, turn, sc in 4 sts. * bobble in next st, sc in 3 sts * repeat to end, sc in last 2 sts.
Row 5: Repeat row 3.
Row 6: Repeat row 2.
Row 7: Repeat row 3.
Row 8: Repeat row 4.
Row 9: Repeat row 3.
Row 10: Repeat row 2.
Row 11: Repeat row 3.
Row 12: Repeat row 4.
Row 13: Repeat row 3.
Row 14 Repeat row 2.
Row 15: Repeat row 3.
Border: Ch-1, sc in each st around entire square, placing 2 scs in each corner.
Lemon Peel Stitch
Here’s a Lemon Peel stitch tutorial.
Row 1: Ch-19, * dc in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next * repeat to end. (17)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, * sc in next, dc in next * repeat between * * to end, sc in last. (17)
Row 3: Ch-2, turn, * dc in next, sc in next * repeat between * * to end, dc in last. (17)
Row 4 – 15: Repeat row 2 & 3 six times.
Row 16: Repeat row 2.
Border: Ch-1, sc in each st around entire square, placing 2 scs in each corner.
Crossed Double Crochet
Here’s a Crossed Double Crochet tutorial.
Row 1: Ch-20, dc in 3rd ch from hook. * Sk next ch, dc in next. Dc in skipped st. * repeat between * * to end. Dc in last ch. (18)
Row 2: Ch-2, * Sk next st, dc in next. Dc in skipped st. * repeat between * * to end. (18)
Row 3: Ch-2, dc in first st, * Sk next st, dc in next. Dc in skipped st. * repeat between * * to end, dc in last. (18)
Repeat rows 2 & 3 three more times.
Border: Ch-1, sc in each st around entire square, placing 2 scs in each corner.
Half Double Crochet
Here’s a Half Double Crochet tutorial.
Row 1: Ch-20, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each to end. (19)
Rows 2 – 14: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (19)
Border: Ch-1, sc in each st around entire square, placing 2 scs in each corner.
Moss Stitch
Here’s a Moss Stitch tutorial, and here’s how I carry the yarn up each row instead of weaving in a million ends. I hope it helps!
Row 2: Ch-2, turn, * skip next st, sc in next, ch-1* repeat to end, ending with a sc in last st.
*change colors here and every other row, carrying yarn each time*
Rows 3 – 20: Ch-2, turn, sc in first ch-1 sp from previous row. *ch-1, sc in next ch-1 sp* repeat to end, ending with a sc in the beg ch-sp from previous row.
Row 21: do not change color here – Ch-1, turn, sc in each ch and st to end. (22)
Border: sc in each st around entire square, placing 2 scs in each corner.
Mini Bean
Here’s a Mini Bean tutorial.
Row 1: Ch-21, mini bean in 3rd ch from hook. *sk st, mini bean in next * repeat between * * to end. (10 MBs)
Rows 2 – 15: Ch-1, turn, MB in side of MB from previous row to end. (10 MBs)
Border: Sc in each st around entire square, placing 2 scs in each corner.
Waffle Stitch
Here’s a Waffle Stitch tutorial.
Row 1: Ch-22. Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20)
Row 2: Ch-2, turn, dc in first 2 sts, * fpdc around next post, dc in next 2 sts * repeat between * * to end. (20)
Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st, fpdc in next. * dc in next st, fpdc around next 2 sts * repeat between * * 4 more times, dc in next st, fpdc in next, dc in last. (20)
Rows 4 – 13: Repeat rows 2 & 3
Row 14: repeat row 2.
Border: Ch-1, sc in each st around entire square, placing 2 scs in each corner.
Make as many squares in varying colors/crochet stitches as you like. Like I said above, do not be afraid to use your own creative license! Just make sure they are all roughly the same size. Ready for part TWO? Head right on over here!
In part two of Creighton’s Blanket we learn how to join the squares, and add the border. I am making a small throw size and I can’t wait to share more photos of it with you as I work on it! I’ll share some on my Instagram, so be sure to follow there and feel free to tag me in your photos with @HeartHookHome so I can see yours too! ♥
More free crochet patterns:
Easy Foldover Crossbody Bag: Free Crochet Pattern
The Bee’s Knees Face Cloth: Small Face Cloth Free Crochet Pattern
Sweet Summertime Lightweight Hooded Vest: Free Crochet Pattern
Sunday Ballet Slippers Free Crochet Pattern
The Hedonist’s Housecoat: Free Crochet Housecoat Pattern (Medium, One-Size and Plus Size)
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