Essential Stitches Sampler Blanket by Kristine Mullen

Essential Stitches Sampler Blanket

Crochet
February 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
5.0 mm (H)
5.5 mm (I)
- #3 DK yarn - 49” x 49” - #4 worsted - 57” x 57”
US
English
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If you’ve ever wanted to learn new crochet stitches, the ones that many crocheters talk about, you’re not alone. Now you can learn them by trying just a small section to see if you’ll love it before diving into an entire blanket with a stitch.

The Discover: The Essential Stitches Blanket is a beginner-friendly sampler blanket that teaches foundational stitches in a simple, approachable way, all while creating something beautiful.

Finished Sizes:

  • #3 DK yarn - 49” x 49”
  • #4 worsted - 57” x 57”

Yarn:
Blanket can be made in either #3 DK or #4 worsted weight
Sample used:

  • #3 - 2510 yds
  • #4 - 1910 yds

Crochet Hook:

  • H/8 (5 mm) for #3 DK weight
  • I/9 (5.5 mm) for #4 worsted weight

Skill Level: This pattern is a beginner skill level pattern. You will need to be familiar basic stitches. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.