Skybound Sampler Blanket Crochet Along

Something I’ve become more and more passionate about lately is helping crocheters challenge themselves to move past basic stitches.

Sure those basics are amazing and very versatile, but crochet has so much more to offer! It can be very scary to try out anything more advanced techniques such as post stitches, filet crochet or bobbles.

That’s why I’m so excited to share something that will help crocheters like you move past the basics: the Skybound Sampler Blanket crochet Along!

Challenge yourself to move past basic stitches in this FREE crochet blanket pattern. Discover new techniques, crochet stitches and craft this beautiful feather and birds inspired sampler blanket.

Choose as many colors as you like to create eight beautiful stripes, making a blanket that’s uniquely yours. A simple yet striking border ties it all together, with contrasting dividers between each stripe for an extra pop of visual interest.

No time right now? Pin this free crochet blanket pattern for later!

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What is a Crochet-Along (aka CAL)?

A crochet-along (CAL) is a fun and inspiring event where crocheters from all over the world come together to work on the same pattern at the same time. While CALs can vary in style and format, they always share a strong sense of community—offering support, encouragement, and a chance to learn from one another.

If you’re new to crochet-alongs, don’t worry! They may seem a little intimidating at first, but they’re a wonderful way to build your skills, connect with fellow makers, and most importantly—have fun along the way.

Upgrade Your Crochet-Along Experience

We know not everyone likes to jump around the website to follow the CAL, so I have put together an eBook for the Skybound Sampler Blanket which includes all the 8 different blanket stripe patterns, divider for in between stripes and border pattern. With over 49 pages of detailed instructions, step-by-step photo tutorials for any special stitches (as well as charts and videos) the blanket eBook is very convenient to follow along.

In addition to the ebook, you can choose to upgrade to the Journey Pass for the FULL Crochet-along experience with ad-free access to the videos in a convenient portal, a 30-day free trial to my Stitching Squad membership as well as 1 bonus stripe designs!

You can already get a head start and upgrade here.

Whether:

Share Your Progress

Share your progress in my Facebook group Make with Yarn Facebook Group.

Use hashtag #SkyboundSamplerCAL and tag me @knittingwithchopstick

Add your project to Ravelry

What Are the Size Options?

The Skybound Sampler Blanket CAL is designed for 2 sizes: throw and lapghan.

Blanket size:

• The Throw Blanket size is designed to be approximately 137 cm / 54” wide by 162 cm / 64” long.
• All sections have varying heights
• The Divider section is approximately 3 cm / 1.25” tall..
• The Blanket border is approximately 5 cm / 2” wide.

Lapghan size adjustments:

• Start with 180 stitches
• Skip part 4 or 6
• Approximatively 110 cm / 43” wide by 132 / 52”

Note: For the lapghan size you’ll need 15% less yarn for each section you’ll make.

What You’ll Need for the Skybound Sampler Blanket Crochet-Along Pattern?

The Yarn

WeCrochet Wool of the Andes (worsted weight (4), 100% superwash wool, 50g/1.75oz, 100m/110yd) in Icicle Heather, Fjord Heather, Brass Heather and Oyster Heather.

Different color combinations kit options are available on WeCrochet.

Grab the Kit

I’ve teamed up with WeCrochet to offer you kits for the Skybound Sampler Blanket 20% off during the live CAL.

As we know picking beautiful color combinations to work well together while highlighting the beautiful textured stitches can quickly become a real headache, the kits feature 4 specially curated color combinations for you to choose from.

Option 1: Sample Colors

Option 2: flowers

Option 3: Bright Morning

Option 4: Neutrals

Non Wool Alternatives

If you’re allergic to wool or making it for someone who might be here are some non-wool alternative recommendations:

• WeCrochet Comfy Worsted: A soft cotton blend yarn.
• LionBrand Color Theory: A 100% soft acrylic yarn in a beautiful modern color palette.

You can also substitute with any worsted weight yarn you’d like. I do recommend you avoid fuzzy yarns or yarns with a lot of halo and variegated colorways as they tend to have a lower stitch definition and you’re final project will not show off the beautiful stitches you’ve worked up as well.

Crochet Hooks

Material List

• WeCrochet Wool of the Andes (worsted weight (4), 100% superwash wool, 50g/1.75oz, 100m/110yd) in Icicle Heather, Fjord Heather, Brass Heather and Oyster Heather.
• Crochet Hooks:
  • 4 mm / US G – 6
  • 4.5 mm / US 7
  • 5 mm / US H-8
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends
• Measuring tape
• Optional: Stitch markers to help you keep track of repeats

More or Less Colors?

What if you want to make the Tidal Textures Throw with more or less colors? Great idea! As each stripe has a different stitch design, it will look great in one or more colors.

Here are the individual stripe yarn requirements (used for the sample blanket) so you can plan accordingly:

Divider

• 35g / 70 m / 77 yd per divider section.

Stripes

• Part 1 Chicken Feet: 120g / 240 m / 265 yd.
• Part 2 Bird Prints: 35g / 70 m / 77 yd.
• Part 3 Fans and V’s: 122g / 244 m / 267 yd.
• Part 4 Hummingbirds: 200g / 400 m / 440 yd.
• Part 5 Flight Formation: 75g / 150 m / 160 yd.
• Part 6 Eagle Flight: 230g / 460 m / 506 yd.
• Part 7 Plume Scales: 160g / 320 m / 352 yd.
• Part 8 Feathers: 140g / 280m / 308 yd.

Border

• 25g / 50m / 60 yd in Oyster heather.
• 50g / 100m / 110 yd in Brass Heather.
• 125g / 250m / 275yd in Fjord Heather.

Note: For the lapghan size you’ll need 15% less yarn for each section you’ll make.

Note: Keep in mind that these are approximate yardages, make sure you have some extra in case your tension is a little different.

Gauge

The gauge for this blanket is 17.5 st for a 10 cm by 10 cm / 4” by 4” square. The row height gauge is different for every section. Refer to the individual pattern sections below.

The Blanket is designed with a 4.5 mm / US 7 crochet hook. 

Since each stripe has a different stitch pattern, to meet gauge for each stripe and have even edges on your blanket, we recommend you go down or up a hook size for some sections so you can get the same gauge for every section as some stitch patterns are tighter or looser than others.

Start by identifying which hook size you need to get the base gauge of 17.5 st / 10 cm or 4” in alternating rows of single and double crochet. This will be your base hook size.

Refer to the blanket sample notes for any adjustments depending on the stripe stitch pattern.

The row height gauge is not as important for this design since each section has a different width for an intentional irregularity, this makes it very flexible for variations in gauge and will not impact the overall look of your blanket.

Level

The crochet-a-long blanket is a beginner to intermediate-level crochet blanket pattern inspired by the beauty of birds. Step-by-step photos as well as videos are provided for any special stitches featured. The CAL is a great opportunity to get extra support and improve your crochet skills!

Overall Notes

• All pictures are taken with a left-handed crocheter. When any difference is needed for right-handed crocheters, instructions for both right and left-handed crocheters are given.
• Start your blanket with Part 1: Chicken feet. Once you finish part 1, work a divider section. After which you will move on to Part 2 followed by another divider section, and continue in this manner until you finish Part 8. Finally, you’ll work the border around the entire blanket.

Skybound Sampler Blanket Sections

Part 0: Divider

Work this part AFTER each section to separate it from the next section.

Materials

•  4.5 mm / US 7 hook 
• WeCrochet Wool of the Andes (worsted weight (4), 100% superwash wool, 50g/1.75oz,  100m/110yd) in Oyster Heather. You will need about 35g / 70 m / 77 yd per divider  section.
• Tapestry needle to weave in your ends. 

Size

The Divider section is approximately 3 cm / 1.25” tall and 127 cm / 50” wide.  It doesn’t require any stitch multiple. 

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern, in hdc, is 17.5 st for 10 cm / 4”. 

Abbreviations  

This pattern uses US notations.  

• st = stitch 
• hdc = half double crochet

Notes

Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row /  round. The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.  

The turning ch 1, ch 2 don’t count as stitches throughout the pattern except if mentioned otherwise.

The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:  

• “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch, 
• “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
• and “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next st. 

Video Tutorials

Find the right-handed video tutorial here on my Youtube channel. 

Find the left-handed video tutorial here on my Youtube channel.

The Actual Crochet Blanket Divider Pattern Free

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc across, turn.  

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop (loop below the front loop of the stitch) across,  turn.  

Row 3 – 4: Repeat Row 1 – 2 once.

Part 1: Chicken Feet

We’re kicking things off with some simple stitches and a fun twist: this section introduces the back post single crochet, and the texture it creates totally reminds me of little chicken feet — thanks to the way the three dc posts stand up in a row.

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it includes a video tutorials for right- and left-handed crocheters.

Part 2: Bird Prints

This section introduces front post treble and post double treble crochet stitches, placed just right to create a trail of little bird footprints across your blanket.

It’s not a symmetrical section, so your dominant hand (right or left) will determine which direction your bird prints point — a fun little detail that makes each version unique!

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it includes a video tutorials for right- and left-handed crocheters.

Part 3: Fans and V’s

In this section you’ll discover the beauty of the crochet fan stitch in this easy 4-row repeat pattern—each delicate fan reminds me of elegant peacock feathers!

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it includes a video tutorials for right- and left-handed crocheters.

Part 4: Hummingbirds

In this section you’ll create graceful hummingbird outlines with this filet crochet pattern—just simple double crochets and chains come together for a beautifully delicate design!

Because the hummingbirds aren’t symmetrical, the instructions for right-handed and left-handed crocheters vary in this section.

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it also includes a video tutorial.

Part 5: Flight Formation

In this section you’ll see how front-post-treble crochet stitches create elegant V shapes that remind me of birds soaring across the sky—simple yet full of motion and grace! You will be working with basic crochet stitches to make this gorgeous texture.

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it includes a video tutorials for right- and left-handed crocheters.

Part 6: Eagle Flight

In this section you’ll create flying eagle outlines with this filet crochet pattern—just simple double crochets and chains come together for a beautifully delicate design!!

Because the eagles aren’t symmetrical, the instructions for right-handed and left-handed crocheters vary in this section.

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it also includes a video tutorial.

Part 7: Plume Scales

Using just basic crochet stitches, you will create beautiful feathery scale shapes that add texture and elegance to your blanket project! This part does eat up yarn so make sure you have plenty of it.

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it includes a video tutorials for right- and left-handed crocheters.

Part 8: Feathers

This section has an easy 2-stitch repeat which will create a feather-like, reversible texture—perfect for blankets because it will look great from both sides!

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it includes a video tutorials for right- and left-handed crocheters.

Part 9: Border

This super-easy and quick blanket border uses just half double crochet stitches to create a clean, knit-like look—perfect for a polished finish!

Find the complete free crochet pattern for this sections here. In addition to the written instructions, it includes a video tutorials for right- and left-handed crocheters.