Sampler afghan shows off fun and interesting crochet stitches. Shown in Patons Decor. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

MATERIALS
Patons® Decor (100 g/3.5 oz)
Main Color (MC) (Aran) 5 balls
Contrast A (Green) 4 balls
Contrast B (Teal) 4 balls
Contrast C (Light Green) 4 balls
4 colors, 17 balls total

Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain tension.

TENSION
15 sc and 18 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
Each motif (before edging) measures approx 7 ins [18 cm] square.

Make one of each motif in Contrasts A, B and C. There will be 42 motifs in all (14 in each color). All motifs have identical edging worked in MC.

Some motifs are worked flat, others are worked in the round (granny square).

Join motifs as shown in assembly diagram. Work 2-row edging to finish.

Written patterns and photo illustration for each are provided in pdf download (September 2009).

See also Sampler Afghan to Knit