I crocheted a new pattern for a blanket for the Veteran’s Outreach Program. It is a stitch sampler pattern that uses a different stitch every row. I really love the center panel as it just has such a pretty design.

I did do some light blocking on the center panel to get it to lay down flat. It wanted to cup at the center but now as shown in the photo, it blocked out nicely.

The free crochet pattern for the stitch sampler blanket is found here at Canoe Mtn Designs. It is a pretty pattern that is written well and has good resources to show the different unique stitches used in the pattern.

Here is a photo of my completed blanket which I was only able to crochet through row 47 as I ran out of yarn. I did add a trim row of single crochet stitches around the entire blanket.

The finish size of this blanket is 50 inches wide. It will be a good size for a throw or lap blanket for the Veterans group who donates the blankets to people who need them.