Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
I just love the look of sampler stitch projects. Years ago, I combined 6 fun stitch patterns to create one singular crochet project full of lovely textures, and I've been hooked ever since! With the different stitch section, you'll love this sample style crochet shawl, and want to just keep going to make it to the next section.
This is PART 1.
PART 2: youtu.be/U51zBdtby7w
PART 3: youtu.be/fxfaFiOYvfI
PART 4: youtu.be/dBm41phQSKY
PART 5: youtu.be/T69o30NcqKw
PART 6: Coming October 14th
PART 7: Coming October 28th
Looking for other projects from the Volume One series? Check out the:
- 12" Afghan Square: youtu.be/ziNBjnxBkAk
- Hand Towel: youtu.be/HwLCd3HTTx0
- Blanket, Part 1: youtu.be/2WOqPIsqmvU
Looking for another rectangle shawl tutorial? Check out the:
- Grace Tinley (granny stitch): youtube.com/watch?v=giLDFtzSUJY
- Haylee (half double crochet): youtube.com/watch?v=ixSnL0VMFbo
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
You'll need 1166 (1628, 2370) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I'm using Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Pumpkin Spice colorway, an H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle.
Material Notes:
Feel free to substitute the Pound of Love for your favorite worsted weight yarn. If the finished size is essential to you, then check your gauge, but if not, then just start crocheting.
Shop Lion Brand Pound of Love in my Yarn Shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
- Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
- Shop SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Time Spent:
Working the 16" x 60" size, I completed the half double crochet section in just under an hour and a half.
Total Measurements with Border; Note: Height is currently estimated:
- 16 1/2" wide by 60" tall
- 18 1/8" by 75"
- 19 7/8" by 100"
Measurements for Half Double Crochet Section only (no border):
- 16" wide by 10 1/8" tall
- 17 5/8" by 12 1/8"
- 19 3/8" by 16 3/8"
Gauge (Not essential):
In Pattern, 14 HDC by 12 Rows = 4" Wide by 4 1/8" Tall
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 14 HDC wide by 12 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 20 stitches by 18-20 rows, but a swatch is not necessary for this project unless the finished size is essential to you.
When working the pattern, the border will add about 1/2" to the width and 5/8" to the height.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2025/08/crochet-sampler-rectangle-shawl-free-pattern.html
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Add it to your queue on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/volume-one-rectangle-shawl
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
03:53 How to Make a Slip Knot
04:37 How to Crochet a Chain
05:12 How to Count Crochet Chains
05:27 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
05:31 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
07:36 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
08:48 Chart: How Many Stitches by Size
10:09 Row 2
14:32 Remaining Rows
15:44 Overview of the Total Height
16:15 Determine the Right Side and Wrong Side of Half Double Crochet
17:26 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
18:05 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
18:37 Outro
I just love the look of sampler stitch projects. Years ago, I combined 6 fun stitch patterns to create one singular crochet project full of lovely textures, and I've been hooked ever since! With the different stitch section, you'll love this sample style crochet shawl, and want to just keep going to make it to the next section.
This is PART 1.
PART 2: youtu.be/U51zBdtby7w
PART 3: youtu.be/fxfaFiOYvfI
PART 4: youtu.be/dBm41phQSKY
PART 5: youtu.be/T69o30NcqKw
PART 6: Coming October 14th
PART 7: Coming October 28th
Looking for other projects from the Volume One series? Check out the:
- 12" Afghan Square: youtu.be/ziNBjnxBkAk
- Hand Towel: youtu.be/HwLCd3HTTx0
- Blanket, Part 1: youtu.be/2WOqPIsqmvU
Looking for another rectangle shawl tutorial? Check out the:
- Grace Tinley (granny stitch): youtube.com/watch?v=giLDFtzSUJY
- Haylee (half double crochet): youtube.com/watch?v=ixSnL0VMFbo
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
You'll need 1166 (1628, 2370) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I'm using Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Pumpkin Spice colorway, an H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle.
Material Notes:
Feel free to substitute the Pound of Love for your favorite worsted weight yarn. If the finished size is essential to you, then check your gauge, but if not, then just start crocheting.
Shop Lion Brand Pound of Love in my Yarn Shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
- Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
- Shop SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Time Spent:
Working the 16" x 60" size, I completed the half double crochet section in just under an hour and a half.
Total Measurements with Border; Note: Height is currently estimated:
- 16 1/2" wide by 60" tall
- 18 1/8" by 75"
- 19 7/8" by 100"
Measurements for Half Double Crochet Section only (no border):
- 16" wide by 10 1/8" tall
- 17 5/8" by 12 1/8"
- 19 3/8" by 16 3/8"
Gauge (Not essential):
In Pattern, 14 HDC by 12 Rows = 4" Wide by 4 1/8" Tall
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 14 HDC wide by 12 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 20 stitches by 18-20 rows, but a swatch is not necessary for this project unless the finished size is essential to you.
When working the pattern, the border will add about 1/2" to the width and 5/8" to the height.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2025/08/crochet-sampler-rectangle-shawl-free-pattern.html
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Add it to your queue on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/volume-one-rectangle-shawl
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
03:53 How to Make a Slip Knot
04:37 How to Crochet a Chain
05:12 How to Count Crochet Chains
05:27 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
05:31 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
07:36 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
08:48 Chart: How Many Stitches by Size
10:09 Row 2
14:32 Remaining Rows
15:44 Overview of the Total Height
16:15 Determine the Right Side and Wrong Side of Half Double Crochet
17:26 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
18:05 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
18:37 Outro
