12 Free Crochet Sampler Afghan Patterns
You'll find crochet sampler squares as well as full size afghan patterns in this collection.
A throw with a lot of texture can make a stunning decor piece. Elevate your living space with these free crochet sampler afghan patterns and squares!
What is a crochet sampler throw? This is a beautiful blanket crocheted in a variety of stitches. These patterns are wonderful for experienced beginners to try their hand at new stitches and, in some cases, color changing techniques, too! Once you get a feel for each new stitch, you can discover your favorites and use this knowledge to choose your next crochet project!
Not only are sampler patterns great for learning new stitches, but they make for stunning finished projects! Make an afghan you'll be excited and proud to drape over the living couch or give as a baby shower gift.
You'll also find sampler square patterns below. Some of these patterns allow you to devote an entire square to practicing a new stitch, while others invite you to create a uniquely lovely sampler square in itself.
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Free Crochet Sampler Afghan Patterns
Junebug Stitch Sampler Baby Blanket
Practice your essential crochet stitches with this fun and easy crochet baby blanket pattern! Grab a couple skeins of cozy chenille yarn and get ready to kick back and relax with the stress-free pattern. This simple pattern uses crocheter favorite Bernat Blanket yarn in a pretty pink variegated color scheme for effortless color that works up in a snap.
via AllFreeCrochet
Autumn Rhapsody Blanket
This is a gorgeous fall-themed stitch sampler. A loving homage to all things fall. Featuring two brand new stitches designed specifically for this blanket – the Sunflower Stitch and the Mum Stitch!
via Nana's Crafty Home
Rainbow Sampler Blanket
This gorgeous blanket combines a variety of stitches with a rainbow of colors! 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.
via Haak Maar Raak
Baby Rainbow Sampler Blanket
The Baby Rainbow Sampler Blanket contains all the versatility of the original version in a smaller size. 13 different stitch patterns make this blanket the perfect learning project for any ambitious beginner who wants to venture into some new stitches and create something colourful in the process.
via Haak Maar Raak
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.
via Mama in a Stitch
Spring Rhapsody Blanket
The Spring Rhapsody Blanket is a stitch sampler style blanket with many spring themed stitches throughout the blanket! Featuring 2 brand new stitches - the Cherry Blossom & Magnolia Flower Stitches!
via Nana's Crafty Home
Winter Rhapsody Lap Blanket
A winter approved stitch sampler lap blanket. A cozy and fun blanket featuring several stitches including pom pom edging, cluster stitch, faux knit stitch and spike stitch. This blanket could easily be made with scrap yarn to make a happy scrappy stash busting blanket.
via Nana's Crafty Home
Crochet Sampler Squares Free Patterns
Granny Square Tunisian Throw
This Granny Square Tunisian Throw will look great draped over your family room sofa and will definitely add a pop of color to any room of your home. This throw is made from four each of 9 different Squares. Each of the 9 different Squares is worked in a different color and a different Tunisian crochet pattern stitch.
via Lion Brand Yarn for AllFreeCrochet
Crochet Along Afghan Sampler
As the designer puts it, "three colors, ten stitches, twenty squares: crochet two squares a month and snuggle under a finished Afghan Sampler in one year! The afghan will be comprised of twenty solid-color, 9-inch squares arranged in five rows of four squares each."
via The Inspired Wren
Ansh Tunisian Sampler Blanket
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.
via Knitter Knotter
Traveling Afghan Crochet Square #15
This is a simpler sample square pattern featuring granny stitches, post stitches, and more. Beginners and seasoned crocheters alike will love that this Traveling Afghan Crochet Square pattern uses simple crochet stitch pattern repeats to create the textured design, making it perfect for those days when you need to sit, crochet and decompress.
via A Crocheted Simplicity
Primrose & Proper Ruffled "Granny" Square Pattern
A delicate ruffle frames the center of the square giving it plenty of romantic charm. This square would make a great addition to any sampler afghan, or it can be used as a stand-alone square if you prefer.
via Kirsten Holloway Designs