Crochet Stitch Sampler Afghan Pattern
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If you’re looking for an excellent way to learn new crochet stitches, or if you prefer smaller crochet projects during the warmer months, this crochet stitch sampler afghan pattern is for you! Join me as I make 12″ squares that we will then attach to create a gorgeous stitch sampler blanket.
Crochet Stitch Sampler
I don’t know about you, but my crochet game always seems to slow down in the summer months. That could be simply because it’s hot out, or because we are out and about enjoying the sun. I am taking the opportunity this summer to go back through my old crochet tutorials. I am retaking the photos, reshooting the video tutorials, and generally making lots of updates. Some of which were very badly needed. 😅
Since I have to make a new swatch of each stitch as I update them for photos etc, I thought why not make them all 12″ squares?! When I’m finished updating all of the tutorials that need it, I’ll have a good stash of squares that I will then compile into a crochet stitch sampler afghan. I’m so excited to share these updated tutorials and the afghan idea with you!
Here’s how the Stitch Sampler will work…
The crochet stitch tutorials I plan to update include (but are not limited to) my Lemon Peel stitch tutorial, my Waffle Stitch tutorial, my Mini Bean tutorial, my Waistcoat stitch tutorial, my Front Post/Back Post stitch tutorial, my Corner to Corner tutorial, my Moss Stitch tutorial, my Crocodile Stitch tutorial, my Treble Crochet stitch tutorial, and more.
I will also be adding new to Heart Hook Home tutorials, including the Basket Weave, the Blanket Stitch, and more.
Although I have no definitive schedule for which date each tutorial will be updated, I plan to do at least one per week. Each time I update another tutorial I will add the corresponding 12″ square pattern to this post below. Since I have already revamped the Lemon Peel stitch post, that is the first square pattern available for you to start on!
I hope you love this idea, and that you will join me as I both update old tutorials and add a few new ones to the mix as well. 😍 If you need help reading a crochet pattern, make sure you head over here and check out this detailed post.
Find PART TWO here!
For all of these squares I am using Brava Worsted yarn in the “Dove Heather”, “Custard”, and “White” colorways. Note that you could purchase these in the regular size (218 yard) skeins, or all of these colors are available in the ginormous Brava 500 skeins, which have 1090 yards each! 😲
For the hook I am using my Furls Odyssey in size H/5mm. You could, of course, use whichever brand of hook you like.
Afghan Square Patterns
And now it’s time for the square patterns! Keep checking back this summer as I add more and more square patterns to this list.
Note that because these stitches are all different widths/heights not all of the squares will have the same number of stitches/rows. As long as the squares are all 12″ that is perfectly fine! When compiling these squares at the end of this project, we will learn how to stitch together two items that do not necessarily match counts. Woot!
Lemon Peel:
Head over for the full Lemon Peel stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 157 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Ch-37, sc in second ch from hook, dc in next. * sc in next, dc in next * repeat between * * to the end of the row. (36)
Rows 2 – 35: Ch-1, turn, * sc in next, dc in next * repeat between * * to the end of the row. (36)
Border: Rotate the square and sc evenly down row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across bottom edge, 3sc in corner, sc evenly up row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across, placing 2 sc in same as first border stitch. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Waffle Stitch:
Head over for the full Waffle Stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 178 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Ch-44, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each chain to end. (42)
Row 2: Ch-2, turn, dc in first stitch. * Fpdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts * repeat between * * 12 more times. Fpdc around next st, dc in last st. (42)
Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in the first 2 sts. * Fpdc around next 2 sts, dc in next st * repeat between * * 12 more times. Dc in last st. (42)
Rows 4 – 29: alternate rows 2 & 3 (42)
Row 30: repeat row 2 (42)
Border: Rotate the square and sc evenly down row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across bottom edge, 3sc in corner, sc evenly up row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across, placing 2 sc in same as first border stitch. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Blanket Stitch:
Head over for the full Blanket Stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 162 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Ch-42, 2dc in 3rd ch from hook. * sk-2 chs, (sc, 2dc) in next ch * repeat between * * 11 more times. Sk-2 chs, sc in last ch. (39)
Rows 2 – 31: Ch-2, turn, 2dc in first st. * sk-2 sts, (sc, 2dc) in next st* repeat between * * 11 more times. Sk- 2 sts, sc in turning ch. (39)
Border: Rotate the square and sc evenly down row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across bottom edge, 3sc in corner, sc evenly up row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across, placing 2 sc in same as first border stitch. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Feather Stitch:
Head over for the full Feather Stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 202 yards of yarn.
Note that we are starting with a Foundation Half Double crochet because I like the stability that gives the entire square when paired with a finishing Half Double Crochet row. 😁
Row 1: Fhdc-39 (or you can ch-40, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end). (39)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hdc in first st. * ch-1, sk next st, hdc in next * repeat between * * to end. (39)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, hdc in first st, ch-1. * Yo and pull up a loop in same ch-sp (3 loops on hook), yo and pull up a loop in the skipped st directly below from row 1 (5 loops on hook), yo and pull up a loop in next ch-sp (7 loops on hook). Yo pull through all 7 loops, and ch-1 to close the stitch. * Feather stitch made. Repeat between * * to end, hdc in last st. (18 feathers and 1 hdc in each end of row)
Rows 4 –33: Ch-1, turn, hdc in first st, ch-1. * Yo and pull up a loop in same ch-sp (3 loops on hook), yo and pull up a loop in the ch-sp directly below from previous row (5 loops on hook), yo and pull up a loop in next ch-sp (7 loops on hook), yo pull through all loops, ch-1. * Repeat between * * to end. Hdc in last st.
Row 34: ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. Do not fasten off.
Border: Ch-1, and turn. Sc across, 3sc in corner. Rotate the square and sc evenly down row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across bottom edge, 3sc in corner, sc evenly up row ends, 2sc in same as first border stitch. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Mini Bean Stitch:
Head over for the full Mini Bean Stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 165 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Ch-45, Mb in 3rd ch from hook. * sk-next ch, Mb in next * repeat between * * to end. (22 Mbs)
Rows 2 – 35: Ch-1, turn, Mb across. (22 Mbs)
Border: Rotate the square and sc evenly down row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across bottom edge, 3sc in corner, sc evenly up row ends, 3sc in corner, sc across, placing 2 sc in same as first border stitch. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Classic Granny:
Head over for the full Classic Granny Square tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 125 yards of yarn.
Round 1: Magic Circle. Ch-3, 2dc in circle, ch-3. * 3dc in circle, ch-3 * repeat between * * two more times. Join to top of first chain 3.
Round 2: Sl st in next 2 sts, sl st around ch-sp. Ch-3, (2dc, ch-3, 3dc) in ch-sp. * Ch-1, (3dc, ch-3, 3dc) in corner * repeat between * * two more times. Ch-1, join to top of first chain 3.
Round 3: Sl st in next 2 sts, sl st around ch-sp. Ch-3, (2dc, ch-3, 3dc) in ch-sp. * Ch-1, 3dc in ch-sp, ch-1, (3dc, ch-3, 3dc) in corner * repeat between * * two more times. Ch-1, 3dc in ch-sp, ch-1, join to top of first chain 3.
Round 4: Sl st in next 2 sts, sl st around ch-sp. Ch-3, (2dc, ch-3, 3dc) in ch-sp. * Ch-1, 3dc in ch-sp, ch-1, 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1, (3dc, ch-3, 3dc) in corner * repeat between * * two more times. Ch-1, 3dc in ch-sp, ch-1, 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1, join to top of first chain 3.
Rounds 5 – 10 (or until 12”) continue growing granny square.
Border: Sc in next 2 sts, * (2sc, ch-1, 2sc) around corner ch-sp, sc in each dc and ch-sp to corner * repeat between * * three more times. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Moss Stitch:
Head over for the full Moss Stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 135 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Fsc-44 (or Ch-45, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end.) (44)
Row 2: Ch-2, sk-first st, sc in next. * Ch-1, sk-next st, sc in next * repeat between * * to end. (44)
Rows 3 – 48: Ch-2, turn, sc in next ch-sp. * Ch-1, sc in next ch-sp * repeat between * * to end. (44)
Border: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st/ch-sp to end. 3sc in corner st, sc evenly down row ends, 3sc in corner st, sc across bottom edge, 3sc in corner st, sc evenly up row ends, 2sc in last. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Sultan Stitch:
Head over for the full Sultan Stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 120 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Ch-45, (dc, ch-2, dc) in 6th ch from hook. * Sk-3 chs, (dc, ch-2, dc) in next ch * repeat between * * until only 3 chs remain. Sk-2 chs, dc in last ch. (42)
Row 2: Ch-3 (counts as dc here and throughout) turn, 4dc in each ch2-sp to end. Dc in top of turning chain. (42)
Row 3: Ch-4 (counts as dc + ch-1 here and throughout) turn, dc in space between first 2 dcs. * sk-4 sts, (dc, ch-2, dc) in between next set of dcs * repeat between * * to end. (dc, ch-1, dc) in space before turning ch. (42)
Row 4: Ch-3, turn, 2dc in first ch-sp. 4dc in each ch2-sp to end, 3dc in turning space. (42)
Row 5: Ch-3, turn, sk-first 3 sts, * (dc, ch-2, dc) in space between next set of dcs, sk-4 sts * repeat between * * to end. Sk last 2 sts, dc in top of turning ch. (42)
Rows 6 – 21: repeat rows 2 – 5 (42)
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Row 22: repeat row 2 (42)
Border: Rotate square and sc evenly down row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc across bottom edge. 3sc in corner st, sc evenly up row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc in each st across, 2sc in same as starting.
Sc evenly around entire square, placing 3sc in each corner st. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Crocodile Stitch:
Head over for the full Crocodile Stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 260 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Fdc-39, (or ch-41, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each to end.) (39)
Row 2: Ch-3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2dc in next st. * ch-1, sk-2 sts, 2dc in next st * repeat between * * to end. Dc in last st. (40 sts or 13 V-sts)
Row 3: Ch-1, Croc around first V-st. * sl st in center of next V-st, croc in next V-st * repeat between * * to end. Sl st to top of ch-3. (7 scales)
Row 4: Ch-3, 2dc in center of scale. * ch-1, 2dc in between scales, ch-1, 2dc in center of next scale * repeat between * * to end. Dc in top of final dc (behind scale). (13 V-sts)
Row 5: Turn, sl st in 2 sts, turn back, * croc in next V-st, sl st in center of next V-st * repeat between * * to end. Sl st to top of ch–3. (6 scales)
Row 6: Ch-3, 2dc in center of next V-st. * ch-1, 2dc in center of next scale, ch-1, 2dc in between scales * repeat between * * to end. Dc in last st. (13 V-sts)
Row 7: Ch-1, Croc around first V-st. * sl st in center of next V-st, croc in next V-st * repeat between * * to end. Sl st to top of ch-3. (7 scales)
Rows 8 – 31: repeat rows 4 – 7
Border: Ch-1, sc across top of croc scales, 3sc in corner st. Sc evenly down row ends, 3sc in corner st. Sc across bottom, 3sc in corner st, sc evenly up row ends, 2sc in last. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Front Post/Back Post:
Head over for the full Front Post/Back Post stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 200 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Fdc-41 (or ch-43, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end.) (41)
Row 2: Ch-2, turn, hdc in first st. * Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next * repeat between * * 18 more times. Fpdc around next, hdc in top of final st. (41)
Row 3: Ch-2, turn, hdc in first st. * Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next * repeat between * * 18 more times. Bpdc around next, hdc in top of final st. (41)
Row 4: Ch-2, turn, hdc in first st. * Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next * repeat between * * 18 more times. Fpdc around next, hdc in top of final st. (41)
Rows 5 – 30: repeat rows 3 & 4 (41)
Border: Rotate square and sc evenly down row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc across bottom edge. 3sc in corner st, sc evenly up row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc in each st across, 2sc in same as starting. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Waistcoat:
Head over for the full Waistcoat stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 174 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Ch-41, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (40)
Rows 2 – 55: Ch-1, turn, Sc in first, wc in next 38 sts, Sc in last. (40)
Border: Rotate square and sc evenly down row ends (I find that with this stitch it is best to place one sc in every other row end when working down/up the sides). 3sc in corner st, sc across bottom edge. 3sc in corner st, sc evenly up row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc in each st across, 2sc in same as starting. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Alpine Stitch:
Head over for the full Alpine stitch tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 153 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Fdc-39 (or ch-40, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (39)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (39)
Row 3: Ch-2, turn,* dc in next, fptc around st two rows down * repeat between * * to end. Dc in last. (39)
Row 4: repeat row 2 (39)
Row 5: Ch-2, turn, dc in first 2 sts * Fptr around dc from two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * until 3 sts remain. Fptr around next, dc in remaining 2 sts. (39)
Row 6: repeat row 2 (39)
Rows 7 – 34: repeat rows 3 – 6 (39)
Row 35: repeat row 3 (39)
Border: Rotate square and sc evenly down row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc across bottom edge. 3sc in corner st, sc evenly up row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc in each st across, 2sc in same as starting. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Herringbone Double Crochet:
Head over for the full Herringbone Double Crochet tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 129 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Ch-36, hbdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each to end. (34)
Rows 2 – 25: Ch-2, turn, hbdc in each at to end. (34)
Border: Rotate square and sc evenly down row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc across bottom edge. 3sc in corner st, sc evenly up row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc in each st across, 2sc in same as starting. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Treble Square:
Head over for the full Treble Crochet tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 126 yards of yarn.
Row 1: Fsc-37 (or ch-38, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end.) (37)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (37)
Row 3: Ch-3, turn, Tr in each at to end. (37)
Rows 4 – 6: Ch-1, turn sc in each at to end. (37)
Rows 7 – 26: repeat rows 3 – 6 (37)
Row 27: repeat row 3
Rows 28 & 29: repeat row 4
Border: Rotate square and sc evenly down row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc across bottom edge. 3sc in corner st, sc evenly up row ends. 3sc in corner st, sc in each st across, 2sc in same as starting. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Corner to Corner:
Head over for the full Corner to Corner crochet tutorial if needed. This square should use approximately 138 yards of yarn.
Crochet a corner-to-corner square that is 16 squares wide.
Border: Rotate square. * Ch-2, sc in between blocks * repeat to corner, ch-2, 3sc in corner st. Continue all the way around the square in the same manner. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
We now have 15 total squares in our pattern selection. You choose how many you make, and in what colors.
Since each square is 12″ tall and wide, you can easily determine the end size of your afghan. For example…
*Note that the dimensions listed here are before adding the border, which will add approximately 4″ to both width and height.
Make sure you share photos of your squares in the Heart Hook Home Community on Facebook and head over to THIS POST for part two – in which we assemble our squares and add the border!
More fun blanket patterns:
Creighton’s Blanket: Free Stitch Sampler Crochet Pattern
Open Ripple Chevron Blanket: Free Crochet Pattern
Waffle Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
I’m enjoying working through this and learning new stitches! It’s my go-to to bring with me to kids’ sports or when I’ll be waiting.
I love this idea and will be learning new crochet stitches, I’m ready to get started, thank you so much
Hello Ashleigh, inspired by your sampler blanket pattern, I’m making a blanket with about 5 different stitches eg lemon peel, moss, mini bean, sultan etc (any stitch that uses a multiple of 2). It’s going to be broad stripes with a different colour for each stitch. Nice and simple. Or so I thought. Having done a broad stripe of lemon peel stitch, I’ve changed colour and started a row of moss stitch. I’m finding that the moss stitch is much, much tighter than the lemon peel. I know that I can do the moss stitch with a bigger sized hook to make it looser, but is that the only solution to the problem? Would you have time to think about what you would do if you were trying to make such a blanket? I don’t want to make squares or stripes and sew them together. Thanking you in advance (if you have time). I love your work and your website, by the way. Alison (Australia).
I just discovered your site and I will definitely be crocheting your samplers.
You have invested a lot of time, work and effort into this project. Sharing your knowledge and talent is absolutely appreciated. Thank You!
My intention is not to make into an afghan as I’ve already crocheted dozens. Instead, while learning new stitches, these squares will be for babies as security blankets. 12″ size perfect for easy ‘take with’ wherever they go, not cumbersome and less likely to trip as with larger blankets. Easy for moms to toss in washer and dryer. I may make two of the same each so one can be in washer and the other with the baby/toddler…who won’t be without his/her beloved blankie and will be none the wiser.
My daughter is a doula and mid-wife…so lots of newborns to gift.
Again…THANK YOU!
Thank you, Lee! That sounds like a lovely use for the squares!!
I have been crocheting these squares for an afghan. I’m using other paþerns for squares as well so no duplicating. Mine are not 12″ but are roughly the same size. It has been fun trying the new patterns. Thanks.
I’m terrible at reading patterns, so you have a diagram for the squares?
Thanks!
I am sorry, but I do not do diagrams.
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This is just gorgeous. You have told in easy step. Anyone can follow this easily.
I would love to follow this pattern. I found this really easy and i can do it. Thanks for sharing this cool pattern.
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Thank you for these great patterns. I just finished the lemon peel and doing the border. I really struggle with borders. It seems to me that each side should have 36 sc ( not counting the extra for the corners) because the last row you crochet has 36 stitches, but I just can’t make it come out like that! Every side has a different number of border stitches, with only the top having 36 sc. Is that ok? If not, help! Each side of the square is 12 inches.
Are we going to block these squares ? My front post back post shrunk, but can stretch to match the other squares. Can’t wait to join them !!
Yes, I will be blocking before sewing the squares together =)
I like this idea, have been working up the stitches as I see them, even ‘stood on me head’ for a few.
The Waistcoat Stitch is not going as smooth or as quick as the others. 🙁
Thank you for this. I have been crocheting like crazy but don’t know what to do next and feel lost. This will take my game up a notch and give me something to work on over the summer without having a giant project on my sweaty lap.
Working on the sultan stitch square. Will you be blocking squares before joining? I’m thinking it would be easier to block several as I go. Love the idea of learning new stitches this way. Plus easy to carry one for those waits at doctor or on ride to son’s. Thanks.
Hi Ashley,
I have finished the first 4 squares. I assume you will guide us on a final border and connecting them all to make the blanket. Is the finished blanket 4 squares width and 4 length?
So far your instructions and videos help tremendously.
Last year I crocheted the poncho shawl for myself and my granddaughter – love that pattern.
Love the pics! The depth of field on the hook pic looks great, too!
Ashley, thanks for the reminder! I am looking forward to doing this… I got some catching up to do
Started on the first 2 squares, they come together very quickly. Can’t wait to start the next 2! Just love this idea! Thank you for lighting a spark!
Started on the first 2 squares, they come together very quickly. Just love this idea! Thank you for lighting a sparking!
Maybe I’m missing something, but these squares don’t all have the same stitch count… how are they going to fit together for a blanket in the end?
I just completed another CAL using different stitches for the squares. I learned there that as long as the squares are the same size they are simple to sew together, even with different stitch counts.
The stitch count should make it a 12” x 12” square it does work out
This is a great collection of stitched squares. Whether using all the stitches, just one stich, single or multi colors, this will make a lovely afghan.
Thanks for sharing this idea. It may make my crocheting spark come back.
Great patterns. I crochet all year around.
Thank you. Can’t wait to try them
I like this idea. Thank you for sending me info on it. Gonna try the 1st one.
Great pattern
Making Lemon Peel square now. After 28 rows it is square.
Are the blocks supposed to be square or just blocks?
Lived many years in Kansas.
Retired in Florida
Are we going to end up with only one of each stitch or multiples?
How big overall ate you aiming for?
I would like to know how many blocks will be made for the completed afghan.
If I use just use the 3 colors you
suggested how much yarn of each
color will I need to buy. Thx
She said on FB that she is going to make 2 of each herself and the blanket would be about 4ft x 6ft with that… I guess it is up to each individual though, based on what size you want to end up with.
I’m love these stitches . I’m excited to try the myself Thankyou so much for sharing.
Love this idea! Had a hard time with the sc edging but look forward to more patterns!
Do you have an estimate of yardage for each color? Also, if I decided to use DK weight yarn, what hook size would you recommend?
I did lemon peel square just like direction said. My square came out 11 x 10. I added extra row to make it 11×11. I know I crochet tight, so what should I do different?
Mine came out 12 and a half inches Nancy, using same Brava yarn and the correct hook. I love the stitch though- very pretty in the custard color that I chose
I would love to start a sampler blanket with your squares. Will you be engineering these patterns so that (given the correct tension, hook, etc) they will all be the same size?
PS Yours are the best patterns, ideas, and tutorials!
Thank you.
Hi Carol! Yes, that is the plan. I will be using the same hook for all of these squares and making them to be as close to 12″ square as I can =)