Rows 1–15 – Foundation of Your Crochet Stitch Sampler Blanket
Start your crochet journey with Rows 1–15, where you’ll build the foundation of your blanket and learn the essential stitches used throughout the pattern. In this section, you’ll practice key techniques like double crochet, V-stitches, clusters, and granny stitches, each row helping you grow your skills while creating a beautifully textured base for the rest of your project
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About This Pattern
Welcome to the first section of your crochet journey! In these initial rows, you'll establish the base of your blanket, setting the stage for the beautiful textures and patterns to come. This section focuses on mastering fundamental stitches and techniques, ensuring a solid foundation for the rest of your project.
Throughout rows 1 to 15, you'll work with a variety of stitches, including:
- Double Crochet (dc): A versatile stitch that provides height and texture.
- V-Stitch: A combination of double crochet and chain stitches, creating a lacy effect.
- 5dc Cluster: A stitch that groups five double crochets together, forming a textured cluster.
- 3dc Granny Stitch: A classic stitch that adds a traditional granny square feel to your blanket.
- Tulip Stitch : Rows 8 and 9 of pattern is based on the popular flower stitch , please see full tulip stitch tutorial for more
Each row introduces a new stitch or technique, allowing you to build your skills progressively. By the end of this section, you'll have a beautiful, textured foundation that sets the tone for the rest of your blanket.
Materials & Tools
| Hook | 4mm Crochet Hooks |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Wool Acrylic Blend Yarns |
| Other Tools |
Pattern Instructions
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Ultimate Crochet Stitches & Terms Guide (US & UK Abbreviations)
Start with your foundation row
The number is the stitch count per row will be the width of your blanket.
Chain 208 stitches
Starting chain and staring row
These two rows are not included in the row count for this pattern,
Chain 208, 1hdc into 3rd chain from hook, work 1 hdc into each chain stitch of starting chain. See detailed instructions below.
- Start with chaining the number of chains required for your blanket size according to the required stitches mentioned on the blanket, or starting chain stitches determined by your premade size swatch.
- Chain 2 more, work 1hdc stitch in the 3rd chain from the hook, this counts as your first hdc st of your foundation row.
- Work 1 hdc stitch into each of the chain stitches,
- work 1 hdc into the last stitch, do not finish off the color,
- chain 3, will count as the first stitch of the next row and the first row of your pattern, follow pattern instructions from here onwards.
Rows 1 & 2
Working the first row of the pattern
- Chain 3, counts as the first dc of row 1, as mentioned in the section above,
- Work 1 dc into each stitch of the row,
- work 1 dc in the last stitch of the row and finish of yarn color, turn work after completing the row
Working your next row - Row 2
Always start a new row on top of the last leg worked,
- Join the new color with sl, and 1sc over tails of the previous row,
- follow the starting chain stitch indicated in the pattern, at the start of each row, eg, (ch3) chain 3 for the first leg of row 2, counts as first dc st,
- follow the pattern and and take note of the pattern repeat, always remember to work one stitch into the last stitch of each row, (in row 2 the last stitch in the ch3 from row 1. ).
Working away your ends as you go along
To make life easier you can work in your tail ends as you go.
- Fold the tail behind your work, and work stitches over your tail, like in the example above.
Quick Stitch Guide
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.
UK : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek
Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.
UK : sl st - slip stitch
AFR : gls - glysteek
1. Insert hook into the stitch or space.
2. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook (one motion).
3. Used to join rounds or move without height.
UK : dc - double crochet
AFR : kb - kortbeen / kortbeentjies / enkelhekel
1. Insert hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Yarn over and pull through both loops. → 1 sc complete.
UK : htr - half treble crochet
AFR : hlb - Halwe Langbeentjie / Half Lang Been / half-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
UK : tr - treble crochet
AFR : lb - Langbeentjie / dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 remain).
4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
UK : v st - V-stitch
AFR : Vst - V steek (lb,ks,lb)
1. Work dc, ch1, dc into same stitch/space.
2. Skip per pattern and repeat; creates an open V motif.
UK : ch-sp - chain space
AFR : Ks sp - Kettingsteek spasie
1. Make a slip knot on the hook.
2. Yarn over (yo).
3. Pull yarn through the loop on the hook. → 1 ch made.
4. Repeat for desired number of chains.
UK : sp before - space before
AFR : spv - Spasie Voor
Insert hook in space before marked stitch.
UK : sp after - space after
AFR : spa - Spasie Agter
Insert hook in space after marked stitch.
UK : nxt - next stitch
AFR : volg - Volgende
1) Finish current stitch.
2) Move hook to the following stitch/space.
3) Insert hook as instructed and work the stitch.
UK : sts - stitches
AFR : sts - Steke
1) Identify the stitch’s top “V”.
2) Insert hook as pattern instructs (both loops or FLO/BLO).
3) Work the stitch to completion. 4) Count stitches regularly.
UK : rep from * - repeat from *
AFR : her * - Herhaal van *
1) Find the *.
2) Work the instructions after it.
3) When told, go back to * and repeat the sequence the required number of times.
4) Stop when the pattern says.
UK : rep rows - repeat rows
AFR : Her/herh - Herhaal
Work rows as written for repetition count.
UK : yo - yarn over
AFR : dop/sdop - Draad oor pen / Slaan draad om pen
1) Hold yarn in non-dominant hand.
2) Bring yarn from back to front over the hook.
3) Pull yarn through loops as pattern requires.
Step by Step
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Stitch Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- (sc/dc) = single crochet
- (hdc/htr) = half (double crochet/treble crochet)
- (dc/tr) = (double crochet/treble crochet)
- (tr/dtr) = (treble crochet/dc
- V-st = (1 (dc/tr), ch 1, 1 (dc/tr) in the same stitch)
- 5-(dc/tr) cluster = work 5 (dc/tr) stitches into the same space, join together at the top
Starting Row / Foundation:
Ch 208. (hdc/htr) in the 3rd ch from the hook. (hdc/htr) in each ch across. (206 sts) Fasten off if changing colors.
See resizing notes if you wish to have a different size blanket.
Note foundation row is not mentioned in diagrams of pattern
Rows 1 – 6
Ch 3, (dc/tr) in each st across. (206 sts) Fasten off at the end of each row if changing colors.
Row 7
Ch 2, (hdc/htr) in each st across. (206 sts) Fasten off.
Row 8
Ch 3, Skip 1 st, * V-st in next st, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across. (dc/tr) in the last st. Fasten off.
Row 9
Ch 3, * Ch 1, 5-(dc/tr) cluster in the ch-1 space. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, (dc/tr) in the last st. Fasten off.
Row 10
Ch 3, Work 3 (dc/tr) into each ch-1 space between clusters. Skip last cluster space, (dc/tr) in the last st. Fasten off.
Rows 11–14
Ch 3, * 3 (dc/tr) into the space before each 3-(dc/tr) group from the previous row.
Repeat from * across. (dc/tr) in the last st. Fasten off each row.
Repeat for Rows 12–14, changing colors if desired.
Rows 15–17
Ch 3, (dc/tr) in each st across. Fasten off each row.
Tips for Beginners
- Color Changes: Finish the last stitch of the previous row with the new color for a clean edge.
- Weaving in Ends: Work in yarn tails as you go to keep your blanket neat.
- Stitch Markers: Use markers to track the first stitch in each row, especially for V-stitches, clusters, or popcorn stitches.
- Remember US/UK Terminology: Check the notes for each stitch to follow the pattern correctly.
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