Baby Block Sampler Pattern - Quick and Easy Free Crochet Pattern

This project is great for a beginner - you get to practice the basic stitches, then practice using a single crochet stitch to connect them all into a block shape. This project is also perfect for babies to play with - soft and cuddly, lightweight yet big and brightly colored. Little fingers can hold on easily and if you like, add a bell or two to the middle of the stuffing (make sure it's secured well so it won't fall out - bells are a big choking hazard!).
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Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: 4" x 4" x 4"
Materials: size I/5.50 mm hook, worsted weight yarn in 3 colors for the block sides and 1 color for connecting the blocks
Side with Color A (make 2):
ch 11.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (10 sc). Turn.
Rows 2- 11: ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Tie off at the end of row 11. (photo 1)

Side with Color B (make 2): ch 12.
Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook. hdc in each st across. Turn.
Rows 2 - 7: ch 2 (does not count as a st, only a turning ch), hdc in each st across. Turn.
Tie off at the end of row 7. (photo 2)

Side with Color C (make 2): ch 11.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch* repeated across. Turn.
Rows 2-8: ch 1. *sc, dc* repeated across. Turn.

To assemble block: Attach Color D to any corner (photo 4). Work a sc stitch through both layers of two pieces, lining up evenly (photo 5). Add another piece, lining up sides (photo 6).

​Continue adding in pieces, working sc around the outside edges. work 3 sc in each corner stitch (photo 7). Add stuffing when you near the end (photo 8). Add a bell to center of stuffing if you like. After all pieces are connected, tie off and weave in all loose ends (photo 9).