Rainbow Sampler Blanket
Also available as a free pattern . The paid PDF adds photo tutorials, crochet diagrams, and a print-friendly version.
The Rainbow Sampler Blanket is as colourful as it is exciting! With over 13 different stitch types, this sampler blanket is perfect for the ambitious beginner who wants to learn new stitches and create a rainbow blanket in the process.
- Finished size
195 x 190 cm (75 x 77 in)
- Hook size
5.0mm (US size H/8), testers worked the blanket on 4.5mm (US size 7)
- Yarn
- Colour Crafter
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Languages
- English & Dutch
A pattern you can actually follow
Step-by-step photo tutorials
The pattern contains full-colour photo tutorials for the stitches, so you can always check your work.
Crochet diagrams
I've included crochet diagrams so you can easily see how the pattern is constructed. Perfect for when you're on the go!
What's in this pattern
The pattern for the Rainbow Sampler Blanket is extensive. The printable PDF consists of 69 pages, divided into 11 chapters. Each chapter has accompanying photo tutorials for the different stitches, a written pattern that's written in a way so beginners can read along easily, and a full-colour crochet diagram. A print-friendly version is also included, which consists of 20 pages of condensed pattern and all charts.
What you'll need
Yarn quantities are for the project as shown. Labels (A, B, C…) match the colour codes used throughout the pattern instructions and diagrams.
| Label | Colour name | Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour A | Rotterdam | 1063 | 4 balls |
| Colour B | Barneveld | 1005 | 1 ball |
| Colour C | Deventer | 1425 | 1 ball |
| Colour D | Urk | 1034 | 1 ball |
| Colour E | Texel | 1019 | 1 ball |
| Colour F | Leerdam | 1263 | 1 ball |
| Colour G | Gouda | 1081 | 1 ball |
| Colour H | Den Bosch | 1241 | 1 ball |
| Colour I | Sittard | 1130 | 1 ball |
| Colour J | Leiden | 1020 | 1 ball |
| Colour K | Almelo | 1316 | 1 ball |
| Colour L | Assen | 1065 | 1 ball |
| Colour M | Leek | 1132 | 1 ball |
| Colour N | Tilburg | 1083 | 1 ball |
| Colour O | Roermond | 1123 | 1 ball |
| Colour P | Hoorn | 1067 | 1 ball |
| Colour Q | Venlo | 1080 | 1 ball |
| Colour R | Tiel | 1023 | 1 ball |
| Colour S | Den Helder | 1068 | 1 ball |
| Colour T | Utrecht | 1009 | 1 ball |
| Colour U | Meppel | 1061 | 1 ball |
| Colour V | Hengelo | 1084 | 1 ball |
| Colour W | Amersfoort | 1390 | 1 ball |
| Colour X | Maastricht | 1246 | 1 ball |
| Colour Y | Alkmaar | 1708 | 1 ball |
Crochet hook
5.0mm (US size H/8), testers worked the blanket on 4.5mm (US size 7)
Measurements
195 x 190 cm (75 x 77 in)
Gauge/tension
Gauge is not critical for this pattern. It’s cumbersome to match gauge for all the different stitch patterns, and since you’ll be making the blanket in one go you don’t have to worry too much about your tension changing over time. We’ll have enough yarn leftovers to allow for some flexibility. If you want to make sure your blanket measurements are similar to the sample blanket, try to match this gauge: 15 hdc and 11 rows measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) with a 5.0mm hook.
Check your gauge by working a gauge square:
With Colour O, ch26.
Row 1 (RS) Starting in the second chain from hook, work 25hdc, ch1, turn. [25 hdc]
Rows 2-15 25hdc, ch1, turn.
Row 16 25hdc, cut yarn.
Shop the yarn!
You can find Scheepjes Colour Crafter via your local Scheepjes retailer or order online in these webshops:
Stitch key
The pattern uses standard US crochet terms. A full legend appears in the PDF. Here are the abbreviations you'll meet most often.
- chchain
- dcdouble crochet
- hdchalf double crochet
- RSRight Side
- WSWrong side
Additional information
The product you make following this pattern is yours and you are free to sell the product in small quantities, as long as you credit Haak Maar Raak as the original designer. Please do not reproduce, share or copy the pattern, full or in part, in any way.
The pattern will be sent to you in an e-mail as a digital download after your payment has been processed. Keep an eye on your inbox!
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Customer reviews
I haven't had the opportunity to try the pattern yet but I am pleased that it is so detailed.
I bought this pattern a few years ago now. It was very enjoyable to make and the pattern was easy to follow. I learnt loads of new stitches and love the end result.
This is a beautifully presented pattern. It is very well organised, and absolutely every step is crystal clear. Even if you've never tried one of the stitches, the mini tutorials are so well photographed that they are effortless to learn on the spot without having to go find a YouTube video for it. I am loving this pattern, using up lots of left over yarns to make a memory blanket.
I loved making this blanket for my sister! I used a thicker yarn, so I used fewer stitches and fewer rows, but it was really nice to have the overall pattern structure to work with. The pattern was easy to read and I loved having the stitches and then, later in the PDF there was a pattern drawn out. It helped so much when I was making new-to-me rows.
Loved the pattern I am fairly new to crocheting, the instruction are very easy to follow & novice friendly. I am feeling a real sense of accomplishment.
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