Crochet Stitch Sampler Blanket Class Made Easy for Beginners + Gifts for Crafters and More from Annie’s

Welcome to the Chic Throw by Marly Bird – a ” go at your own pace” crochet-along designed especially for you! This unique beginner sampler crochet blanket features 12 blocks. The blocks are worked in a combination of four beautiful neutral colors. Together, you have a wide variety of patterns and stitches to learn. All of these are made cohesive with a three-round border. Therefore, you will learn how to crochet each block, then how to join them into a stitch sampler afghan. You’ll be surprised what you can accomplish as a beginner but my detailed step-by-step Annie’s class makes it easy for you.

PLUS!!! I’ve updated this post to include ten other things from Annie’s that I think you’ll love. You’ll find other crochet stitch sampler projects, gifts for crafters, and craft organizing tools.

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Chic Crochet Stitch Sampler Throw Class With Marly Bird

Inside my Chic Throw Class with Annie’s you will find 12 different lessons. Each lesson is a different square, which will teach you new crochet skills. Each square is 12 x 12 inches making them perfect for use in this project. Moreover, this is a common sampler crochet blanket square size. Therefore, you can mix and match these with squares from other sampler blankets that you find. Combine all 12 blocks together and you will have a beautiful throw that is 38 inches wide by 50 inches long.

Even within this crochet stitch sampler blanket itself, you can personalize it to your own tastes. Mix and match the blocks throughout the blanket to make the pattern that you enjoy best. Each square in this Chic Throw class will teach you a new skill and stitch pattern. Continue to build your crochet skills with me in this great beginner crochet blanket class. And at the end, you have a blanket that you can be really proud of. Plus you have amazing new crochet skills.

The 12 Sampler Crochet Blanket Squares

In this class, you’re going to get to learn so much! And yet, you only need beginner crochet skills to get started. As you go, you’ll build upon those skills. This is why crochet stitch sampler projects are so great for beginners. After all, you get to learn a lot really quickly. Here are the one dozen different squares that you’ll create when you take my Annie’s class.

Square 1: Herringbone Block
Square 2: Popcorn Stripes Block
Square 3: Honeycomb Block
Square 4: Almond Ridges Block
Square 5: Layered Long Bobbles Block
Square 6: Buffalo Plaid Block
Square 7: Mosaic Block
Square 8: 3D Posy Block
Square 9: Single Crochet Entrelac Block
Square 10: Sawtooth Block
Square 11: Cable Columns Block
Square 12: Hugs and Kisses Cable Block

Sampler Crochet Blanket Class Materials

You can get all of the information that you need about this crochet stitch sampler blanket from the class page. But to get you started, here are the materials that you’ll want for the class:

• Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird medium (worsted) weight merino wool yarn (31/2 oz /186 yds/100g per skein): 7 skeins #5640 platinum (A), 5 skeins #5641 sterling (B), 5 skeins #5311 lace (C), 3 skeins #5312 stiletto (D)
• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers (optional)

10 Other Things You Might Like At Annie’s Creative Studio

I hope that you’re excited about my crochet stitch sampler blanket class over at Annie’s. If you make the blanket, or even just any of the squares, remember to tag me on social media #marlybird #marlymademedoit to make sure that I get to see your amazing work. That said, there are also a lot of other great things over on the Annie’s website. So, here are ten additional things I think you might like if you check them out:

1. Annie’s Book Collection

This is a set of five crochet books that will take your techniques even further. If you’re interested in Tunisian crochet, there’s even a Tunisian stitch sampler crochet blanket book here. You’ll also learn waterfall crochet including waterfall granny squares, 2×2 textured crochet colorwork, and the design for a top-down crochet beanie.

2. 40 Stitches Sampler Afghan Crochet Pattern

If you want to take your crochet stitch sampler skills even further, then this 222 page ebook is the way to go! This is a vinage-inspired afghan designed by Ann Parnell. Therefore, you’ll have the chance to learn some classic, vintage crochet stitches.

3. Motley Hues Sampler Scarf Crochet Pattern

Okay, just one more crochet stitch sampler pattern before I move on to other things that you might like. If you want to continue practicing stitches but don’t want to make another sampler crochet blanket, then a scarf is a good next choice. This is an intermediate two-skein color blocked crochet scarf.

4. Knit and Crochet Now!

Have you ever watched this show? There are so many amazing designers showing you how to do so many creative things. And there are 12 full seasons! You can start with a free trial. Then, if you like it, you can continue binge watching and learning knit and crochet.

5. Annie’s 2021 Fall Collection

You can sort by fall knit patterns, fall crochet patterns, or a bicrafty selection of autumn home decor patterns. You’ll find crochet and knit patterns for pets, babies, gifts, yourself, and everyone you know. If you enjoy searching for new patterns, this is a page worth checking out.

6. Yarn and Thread

Obviously, we can’t leave yarn off the list. Who doesn’t want more yarn? If you do other crafts besides knitting and crochet, be sure to check out their thread selection as well. There’s a really interesting new Indigo thread set, for example, great for embroidery. But there’s also yarn in every weight from lots of brands.

7. Project Tote Bags

When you’re working on your sampler crochet blanket squares, it’s nice to be able to take them on the go. Take these or any other WIP with an easy-to-organize project tote bag. Annie’s has several of them to choose from. And here are some of my other favorite crochet project bags.

8. Affordable Yarn Bowl

If you’re looking for gifts for crafters you know this season, an affordable but adorable yarn bowl is a great choice.

9. Button Coasters

Speaking of unique gifts for crafters, what about these adorable button coasters?

10. Gifts for Crafters: Mugs

And here’s one more on the list of great gifts for crafters (including yourself). Annie’s actually has quite a cute array of mugs, which you can use for drinking your tea and coffee while you craft. Alternatively you can use them to hold and display your crochet hooks and other tools. This scissors mug is one of their best sellers.

Do You Know About BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters?

You don’t have to be a knitter to benefit from BiCrafty Bootcamp. I teach you crochet from the ground up (just with special bonus tips for knitters learning to crochet.) There are step-by-step lessons, instant gratification projects, and video tutorials.