Challenge yourself to move past basic stitches in this FREE 9-week blanket crochet-along
Join us to discover new techniques and craft a beautiful feather-and-birds inspired sampler blanket with 8 unique stitch combinations alongside crocheters around the world.
MAY 28 - JULY 23, 2025
Presented by Knitting with Chopsticks
WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO TO LEARN WHAT TO EXPECT AT SKYBOUND SAMPLER BLANKET CROCHETALONG
THE BLANKET YOU'LL CROCHET DURING THE SKYBOUND SAMPLER BLANKET CROCHET-ALONG IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A BEAUTIFUL FEATHER-AND-BIRD-INSPIRED BLANKET
Building up your skills from simple stitch combinations to more sophisticated textures with sections featuring 8 different crochet stitches and techniques, such as post stitches, filet crochet, fans and more, the Skybound Sampler Blanket is designed intentionally to build up your skills and confidence from one section to the next.
DURING THE SKYBOUND SAMPLER BLANKET CROCHET-ALONG YOU'LL CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO MOVE PAST BASIC STITCHES
Build up your confidence to crochet more advanced stitches and combinations
Add new skills and techniques to your crochet toolbox
Have fun, connect & make new crochet friends
Make a beautiful blanket ready for gifting
Learn 8 unique stitch combinations you can reuse in future projects
Join us for the Skybound Sampler Blanket Crochet-Along and discover new techniques while crafting this beautiful sampler blanket alongside crocheters around the world.
SKYBOUND SAMPLER BLANKET DETAILS
WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE THE SKYBOUND SAMPLER BLANKET UP CLOSE!
Here is exactly what you'll be making over the 9 week crochet-along:
The Skybound Sampler Blanket comes in 2 sizes:
- Throw size: approximately 137 cm / 54” wide by 162 cm / 64” long
- Lapghan size: approximately 110 cm / 43” wide by 132 cm / 52” long
The blanket is made out of 8 different strip patterns worked on top of eachother (no joining or sewing here!) and the border is then worked around the blanket.
Designed in 3 main colors plus a neutral contrast color, the blanket can easily be worked up in just one or up to 8 colors. Making it a great scrap buster project.
Each section is separated with a simple contrast color divider section to add uniformity and a give the blanket a modern look.
The blanket is designed with worsted weight (category 4) wool yarn
🔷 The Skybound Sampler Blanket comes in 2 sizes:
- Throw size: approximately 137 cm / 54” wide by 162 cm / 64” long
- Lapghan size: approximately 110 cm / 43” wide by 132 cm / 52” long
🔷 The blanket is made out of 8 different strip patterns worked on top of eachother (no joining or sewing here!) and the border is then worked around.
🔷 Designed in 3 main colors plus a neutral contrast color, the blanket can easily be worked up in just one or up to 10 colors. Making it a great scrap buster project.
🔷 Each section is separated with a simple contrast color divider section to add uniformity and a give the blanket a modern look.
🔷 The blanket is designed with worsted weight (category 4) wool yarn
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT IS A CROCHET-ALONG?
A crochet-along is an event where crocheters from around the world work on the same pattern together. They can take a lot of forms and shapes but the common thread is always a community helping each other and learning together.
If you’re new to crochet-alongs, don’t worry! They might look intimidating but they are a great opportunity to learn and lots of fun!
WHEN
The Skybound Sampler Blanket Crochetalong will run from Wednesday May 28 to Wednesday July 23, with new blanket sections being released every Wednesday.
The crochet-along is free to join and patterns will be available (and remain) for free to view on the blog.
WHERE
The event is held 100% virtually online, so you'll be able to join from the comfort of your couch!
After signing up for the free ticket, you'll get an email with all the crochet-along details, schedule, material list and how to access the patterns and videos.
LEVEL
The crochet-along blanket is designed for adventurous beginner level crocheters looking to challenge themselves to move past basic single and double crochet.
Step-by-step photo tutorials as well as detailed right-handed and left-handed videos for each section.
The crochet-along is a great opportunity to get extra support and improve your crochet skills!
PATTERNS
The Skybound Sampler Blanket is made out of 8 unique sections, and a simple divider section to break them up as well as a beautiful border.
The pattern for each section comes with written instructions and a detailed right-handed and left-handed video tutorial.
In addition, some sections also come with chart instructions where relevant.
Your free ticket includes access to view all patterns on the ad-supported blog.
COMMUNITY
Connect with fellow crocheters from all over the world inside the Facebook group!
Ask questions about the patterns, connect with the designer and other crocheters and show off your progress!
UPGRADE FOR A VIP EXPERIENCE!
After signing up for your free ticket, you'll get a chance to upgrade your ticket to get the printable PDF of all the pattern sections, ad-free access to all the videos, a bonus section and alternate divider section to make your blanket truly unique and more!
You'll get all the details (and even a special offer) after grabbing your free ticket!
MEET YOUR HOST
Hey! I'm Hortense
My mom taught me to knit, one summer when I was bored on the beach at age 10. From there my love (some would say obsession) of yarn was born and I never stopped stitching.
A few years ago I started to dig into the online world of yarn and discovered so many techniques, constructions and concepts I had never heard about before.
Slowly I started to move away from following patterns until 2018 when I finally launched my blog Knitting with Chopsticks where I share my easy knitting & crochet patterns.
My goal is to break down knitting and crochet so they become simple enough for you to create exactly what you want, the way you want it through my patterns, blog, ebooks, courses, the Stitching Squad and events like this one.
And blankets are the perfect place to start!
Grab your ticket and join me for a crochet-alomg like no other where you'll discover new techniques and craft this beautiful blanket alongside crocheters around the world.
YOU'RE READY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO MOVE PAST BASIC STITCHES IN THIS FREE 9-WEEK CROCHET-ALONG
It's time to stop second guessing yourself, spending hours crocheting blindly or sticking to the same old crochet blanket pattern you know. You have what it takes to move past the basic single crochet and double crochet stitch and craft this beautiful sampler blanket alongside crocheters around the world.
YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS? I'VE GOT YOU COVERED
When is this happening?
We kick off on Wednesday May 28 and new sections will be released every Wednesday by 8 am ET with the border section releasing on Wednesday July 23.
You’ll also be able to join our Facebook group as soon as you register, so you can join in on the fun right away!
What materials do I need?
The blanket is designed in WeCrochet Wool of the Andes (worsted weight (4), 100% superwash wool, 50g/1.75oz, 100m/110yd) and 4.5 mm / US 7 crochet hook.
Once you signup for your free ticket you will get more detailed information about the materials needed and advice to pick your colors.
What if I'm not able to keep up?
No worries! You're welcome to join us for the entire event, jump in late and catch up or just work a few sections while the live event is running.
The patterns are not going anywhere. After release they will remain available on the blog (with their video and other resources).
The crochet-along schedule is designed to keep us all moving through the blanket together so I can best assist you section by section and to make sure you actually finish your blanket but you won't be "punished" if you don't finish it with us!
We're here to have fun first and foremost!
Blankets aren't my thing, should I still join?
Although this is a blanket crochet-along you can easily adapt each section to make smaller items like scarves or dishcloths and use the crochet-along as a learning opportunity!
How long will I have access to the patterns?
Your free ticket gives you access to all the patterns on the ad-supported blog. After release all the patterns will remain available on the blog.
Once you signup for your free ticket you'll get a chance to upgrade to get an ad-free printable PDF pattern, ad-free access to all the videos as well as a bonus section and more!
What size(s) is the blanket
The Skybound Sampler Blanket comes in 2 sizes:
- Throw size: approximately 137 cm / 54” wide by 162 cm / 64” long
- Lapghan size: approximately 110 cm / 43” wide by 132 cm / 52” long
I just started crochet last week, is this for me?
The Skybound Sampler Blanket was designed with adventurous beginners in mind, whether you've been crocheting here and there for years or you just picked up hook for the first time a few weeks ago, you'll learn A TON during the crochet-along.
As long as you know how to chain and single crochet or double crochet I'd love to have you join us!
I've been crocheting for a long time, should I join?
So have many others!
You'll probably already know a lot of the techniques shared during the crochet-along but with so many crocheters sharing their tips and tricks I would be very surprised you don't learn anything new. And you've probably not crocheted all the blanket stitches and combinations of the blanket.
Plus, even if you're such an expert that you're not learning anything new, you will still have crocheted a gorgeous feather and bird-inspired throw.
I'm not on Facebook, can I still participate?
Yes! All the patterns will be accessible from the website while the community is held on Facebook. You will not be able to connect with other crocheters as much without Facebook, but it's definitely not a requirement to participate.
I still have questions!
If you still have questions, I encourage you to go ahead and register. Your questions will likely be answered during the event or in the Facebook group, which you'll be able to join right away after grabbing your free ticket.
However, if you need to ask me a question before registering, just send me an email at hortense@knittingwithchopsticks.com.
Join us to discover new techniques and craft this beautiful feather and bird inspired sampler blanket alongside crocheters around the world.
MAY 28 - JULY 23, 2025
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