Also known as “A Sampler Afghan”

From the book description:

“Begin your adventure into afghan-stitch crochet by making the 48x65-inch afghan at left. You’ll learn the basic afghan stitch and eight other pattern stitches. Each panel of the afghan is worked in a different pattern stitch. After all the panels are made, crochet them together, and add the fringe.”

Gauge: gauge in pattern attributes taken from center panel (in Tunisian simple stitch) being 8 inches wide; side strips are meant to be 5 inches wide

Calls for 12 balls of ecru, and 5 each of light heather blue and medium heather blue.

Center panel is basic afghan stitch/Tunisian simple stitch with cross stitch embellishment; other panels feature Lattice Pattern, Basket-Weave Pattern, Mock Cable Pattern, Ribbed Pattern, Raised Horizontal Pattern, Fabric Pattern, Chevron Pattern, and Honeycomb Pattern.