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The blanket square knitting pattern is part of the Charity Cozy Fall MAL. Twenty unique knit and crochet square designs will release throughout the month of October 2021 to form a cozy fall blanket. You can find all the MAL info and all the knit square patterns HERE!
You can get the free pattern below or grab the Ad-FREE PDF from my Etsy and Ravelry Shops. You can also grab all 20 crochet squares from the Cozy Fall MAL so you don’t have to wait for new squares to be released. 50% from each bundle purchase will be donated to Cure Childhood Cancer! You will also be entered into a raffle to win 1 of 3 epic pirze bundles!
About the Pattern:
This beginner-friendly pattern is for a knitted square that is worked up flat in a simple seed stitch pattern giving a zig zag effect!
Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love in Cranberry- 80 yards (Size 4 Weight; 454 g/ 16 oz, 1020 yd; 100% acrylic)
Needles & Hooks:
Notions:
Gauge:
- Gauge is 12 st. by 17 rows for a 4 x 4 in. square in stockinette
Finished Size:
- The finished size is 8 by 8 in.
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
Helpful video tutorials:
How to cast on and knit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsT0qGj6jcc&
How to Purl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opJqnONyCqk
How to bind off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-nlgMTEivY&
Pattern:
Cast on 24 sts on your knitting needles.
Row 1 (RS): *P1, K5. rep * across
Row 2: *P4, k1, p1, rep * across
Row 3: *K2, P1, K3, rep * across
Row 4: *P2, K1, P3, Rep * across
Row 5: *K4, P1, K1, Rep * across
Row 6: *K1, P5, Rep * across
Row 7: *K4, P1, K1, Rep * across
Row 8: *P2, K1, P3, rep * across
Row 9: *K2, P1, K3, rep * across
Row 10: *P4, K1 , P1, Rep * across
Repeat rows 1 through 10 until the piece measures 8 in. from cast on edge ending with Row 7 (this will be your last row).
Bind off, cut yarn, and weave in all loose ends. Steam block to 8 x 8 in. dimensions.
You are done! Have any questions? The best way to reach me is via email: noorsknits@gmail.com
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This is an original pattern from Noor’s Knits, ©2021. Please do not reprint, repost, or sell any parts of this pattern, but feel free to link back to my blog. You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern but please kindly link back to my website. Send questions to noorsknits@gmail.com.