Crocheted Stitch Sampler Blanket
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Hi there. Thanks for stopping by. I've been busy working on this huge blanket for my daughter.
Her favorite color is pink but to my surprise she asked for a multi-colored blanket. Something different than the blankets I've made previously.
I knew right away that she would love, love, love a crocheted stitch sampler blanket.
I didn't want to completely copy Hannah's blanket so I used her instructions as a guideline.
I used my favorite hook which is 5.00 mm. And I didn't go out to purchase yarn. I just used whatever I had in my stash. Which some full balls of yarn and bits and pieces from other projects.
Hi there. Thanks for stopping by. I've been busy working on this huge blanket for my daughter.
Her favorite color is pink but to my surprise she asked for a multi-colored blanket. Something different than the blankets I've made previously.
I knew right away that she would love, love, love a crocheted stitch sampler blanket.
Inspiration
The blanket on the right was made by Hannah at not your average crochet. Isn't it gorgeous?
I found it on Pinterest and immediately decided to make this blanket. Or something very similar.
To see the pattern and written instructions for Hannah's blanket just click on the picture.
My Crocheted Stitch Sampler Blanket
I didn't want to completely copy Hannah's blanket so I used her instructions as a guideline.
My foundation row is 194 chains. Then I thought hmmm. Maybe I should make mine a little bigger so I added two multiples of 24.
In retrospect I should have kept to the 194. Oh well. Live and learn.
I followed Hannah's pattern right up to the 54th row.
Instead of repeating rows 1 to 54 I continued to crochet different stitch patterns in between the dc and granny square stitch rows.
I really like the crocheted puff stitch. You can see it in the picture to the left. It is the yellow row.
I still have several rows to complete the blanket but so far my daughter is loving her new blanket.
I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day a little bit brighter.
I really like the crocheted puff stitch. You can see it in the picture to the left. It is the yellow row.
I still have several rows to complete the blanket but so far my daughter is loving her new blanket.
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I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day a little bit brighter.
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Bye for now. Wishing you the best, Darlene
Featured
Thank you so much Joy for featuring my Stitch Sampler Blanket at Treasure Box Tuesday.
Thank you Maz for featuring my blanket on your blog.
I LOVE this blanket, I have pinned similar in the past and always promised myself that I will have a go one day. Just. So. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMe too. That's why I was happy that my daughter wanted one
DeleteI love it! I might have to make this my next project :)
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Colletta
You should definitely make a sampler blanket. I enjoyed making it.
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What a beautiful sampler blanket, if I only new how to crochet!!
ReplyDeleteThank you. You should learn how. Its pretty easy and I find it very relaxing and rewarding.
DeleteJust beautiful! I think it's just awesome :) Great way to try new stitches and use leftover and odd yarns. Can't wait to see when it's finished :)
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Thank you Joanita you're so sweet.
DeleteA beautiful blanket!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra. I appreciate you taking the time to leave me a wonderful comment.
DeleteI would so love to be able to do this! My sister in law crochets beautiful stuff- but I'm a scaredy cat! Going to pin it though, in case I get brave in the near future! Just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteDon't be a scaredy cat. Start off with something simple and go from there. Before you know it you'll be wondering what took you so long to get started.
DeleteThis is on my ever growing to do list! I have one more blankie for a charity on I am working on and my first ever BIG WIP http://acitywithoutaswing.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-1st-big-project.html I am now following you, can't wait to see your daughters finished piece. Your doing a fantastic job! Hugs, Kim
ReplyDeleteThanks Kimberly for stopping by. I am following you too. Your blanket is lovely.
DeleteBeautiful blanket. I don't crochet, but my mom and Grandma do and I treasure everything they make for me. Thanks for sharing on Small Victories Sunday link up.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel for the wonderful compliment. There's nothing better to a crocheter than to have their work appreciated.
DeleteI love this blanket. It's so cool to see all of those stitches since I only know 2. I need to learn a lot more. I would love for you to link up at the Stitch It, Blog It, Share It Link Party going on now at behindtheseamssewing.com.
ReplyDelete~Bonnie
Glad you like it Bonnie. And guess what. I only know a couple of stitches too but that's what most of the patterns are made of sc or dc. It just depends on where you place the stitch or group them.
DeleteDarlene, this is beautiful! I am featuring it at Treasure Box Tuesday this week- we get started tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST! Thank you for linking up with us! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you so much Joy for featuring my blanket.
Deleteomg i love it!! I am doing a mystery scrap CAL and when done I am using the rest of my scraps for one of these!! well actually thinking it might be cool for the newborns in need group to make for the babies. So I will make one (or several) and share the idea/pattern with the ladies at our next meeting. Too awesome! you use some pretty colors over there! I might have to scrap the scrap and buy some yarn actually, a lot of my scraps are boring lol
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it. It took me a while to find all the colors I wanted for my daughters blanket.
DeleteI love all the bright, fun colors and the different stitches!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm actually having fun finding different stitches to include in my blanket.
DeleteOooh this is so colorful! Thanks for posting. Hello from Treasure Box Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I'd be more than happy if you use the crossed double crochets stitch from my tutorial for your sampler blanket!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thank you for sharing this on my What Are You Doing? Blog hop!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool blanket! This will be one of my features at this week's Yarn Fanatic Party!
ReplyDeleteThis wonderfully creative post is being featured on my blog today - you received the most" clicks" on the May #GreatBlogTrain: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2015/05/may-2015-great-blog-train-results-with_25.html
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
Angie
What a great way to use up a stash AND learn/practice new stitches at the same time! The result is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with Fiber Tuesdays!
Susie
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I started and tore apart Hannah's pattern twice. For some reason, everything went wrong after the catherine wheels. I counted my stitches after each row. One end of the blanket looked lovely but the other end was crooked to the point where it couldn't even be fudged a little. Now I've started another stripey blanket but I'd love to get back to this one. Any advice?
ReplyDeleteThat is such a drag that you had to pull it out twice. It sounds like the catherine wheels are giving you the trouble. Did you take her advice and use a larger hook? I didn't use a larger one but I did make sure my stitches were loose. The stitches have to be loose or the edge will be uneven.
ReplyDeleteI'm just learning crochet, have done a simple blanket with a giant hook an chunky yarn, but really want to learn more. I am going to have a go at one of these, I've just bought a few balls of lovely bright yarn. I am hoping it's a good way to learn a lot of stitches!
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