Lil’ Sampler is a fun and easy intermediate level crochet project inspired by long traditions of country style samplers where varying textural stitch squares are sewn together to create one-of-a-kind handmade heirlooms. Practice 5 different stitches from the classic cluster stitch to a bobbled heart motif. The elegant knit look border gives the blanket a clean and tidy finish while not competing with the sampler stitches, and pompoms at each corner add a touch of whimsy. While this blanket is relatively small and intended for babies, you can enlarge the size by adding more of your favorite sampler squares, you’ll just need more yarn for the design. As is, this pattern makes a perfect little cozy wrap for bundling baby or a lovely handcrafted gift for someone special. Enjoy the process and as always, crochet something beautiful! CM

Experience Level
Intermediate

Materials
• Yarn: 655 yds, Red Heart Super Saver Aran (ivory) worsted weight # 4
• H (5.00 mm) Hook
• Large eye blunt yarn needle
• Pompom Maker 2.5” diameter

Pattern Key
• approx – approximately
• blo – back loop only
• bob – bobble stitch
• ch – chain
• CL – cluster
• cont - continue
• dc - double crochet stitch
• flo – front loop only
• fptr – front post treble crochet
• kst – knit stitch
• rem – remaining
• rep - repeat
• sc - single crochet stitch
• sk – skip
• slst – slip stitch
• sp – space / sps - spaces
• st – stitch / sts – stitches

Gauge
14 sc and 14 rows = approx 4 ¼” x 4 ¼”
14 sc and 10 alternating sc/dc rows = approx 4 ¼” by 4 ¼”
Each five squares are different but the pattern is designed to lend similar size results.
It is recommended to block each square before assembly if any squares are off.
The ribbed square sample is deliberately designed slightly smaller than the others as it has a lot of stretch and fits easily with the overall blanket assembly.

Finished Measurements
23” x 23” with border, lying flat (infant size small)