8×8 knitted square patterns free – 14 FREE square knitting patterns

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Are you looking for 8×8 knitted square patterns free? You’re in the right place! Check out these fun squares using different knitting techniques to create beautiful textures. Whether you are looking for squares to complete a blanket or for some dishcloth inspiration, be sure to look through these free square patterns!

Mossinette Square 8×8 knitted square by Noor’s Knits

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Crema Square by Christa Co Design

C2C Herringbone Knit Square by Made by Gootie

Apple Blanket Knit Square by Knitting With Chopsticks

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Gabi Washcloth 8×8 knit square by Exquisite Crochet UK

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Spiral Ribbed Knitted Square by Noor’s Knits

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Zig Zag Seed Square 8×8 knitted square patterns by Noor’s Knits

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Arrowwood Blanket 8×8 Knitted Square by Knitting with Chopsticks

Cable Rib Stitch Square by Knitting with Chopsticks

X Marks the Spot Square by Knitting with Chopsticks

Leni Washcloth by Exquisite Crochet UK

Weaving Wheat Knit Square by Jojodabomb Crafts

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Wave Knit Stitch Square by Knitting with Chopsticks

Abi Washcloth by Exquisite Crochet UK

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Cozy Fall Knitalong 2022 – 20 FREE 8×8 Knit Square Patterns

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Knit Blanket Squares Pattern Spiral Ribbed Square

Want free knit blanket squares pattern to practice the knit broad spiral stitch in a fun pattern? See the FREE Spiral Ribbed Square pattern!

Want free knit blanket squares pattern to practice the knit broad spiral stitch in a fun pattern? See the FREE Spiral Ribbed Square pattern!

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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 2022 to form a cozy fall blanket. You can find all the MAL info and all the knit square patterns HERE!

Want free knit blanket squares pattern to practice the knit broad spiral stitch in a fun pattern? See the FREE Spiral Ribbed Square pattern!

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 knitting squares from the Cozy Fall MAL so you don’t have to wait for new squares to be released. 30% 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 prize bundles!

GRAB ALL 20 KNIT BLANKET SQUARES PATTERNS HERE AS PART OF THE BUNDLE

Want free knit blanket squares pattern to practice the knit broad spiral stitch in a fun pattern? See the FREE Spiral Ribbed Square pattern!

FREE Knit Blanket Squares Pattern About the Pattern:

This beginner-friendly pattern is for a knitted square that is worked up flat in alternating broad spiral stitch and ribbed patterns giving a spiral effect! This easy blanket squares knitting pattern is for an 8 x 8 in. knit square using a combination of the broad spiral stitch and 2 x 2 rib stitch to give a fun play on textures.

Yarn: Knit Picks Mighty Stitch in Chocolate70 yards Size 4 Weight (80% Acrylic 20% Superwash Wool; 100 g/3.5 oz; 208 yds/190 m)

Needles & Hooks:

Notions: 

Gauge:

  • Gauge is 20 st. by 20 rows for a 4 x 4 in. square in stockinette 

Finished Size:

  • The finished size is 8 by 8 in.

Abbreviations:

Abbreviations:

K: Knit 

P: Purl 

K2tog: Knit two stitches together

Helpful video tutorials:
Cast on and knit:
 

YouTube video

Purl:  

YouTube video

Bind off:

YouTube video

Broad Spiral Stitch (Rows 6 to 9 in the pattern):

YouTube video

2 x 2 Rib stitch (Rows 10 to 17 in the pattern):

YouTube video


Pattern:

Cast on 28 sts on your knitting needles.

Rows 1 to 5: Knit across

Row 6 (Wrong Side): k4 K2,*p4, k2; rep from * to end until you reach the last 4 sts, k4.

Row 7: k4, P2, *(k2tog but do not sl from needle, insert right hand needle between the sts just knitted tog, and knit the 1st st again; then sl both sts from needle tog) twice, p2; rep from * to end until you reach the last 4 sts, k4

Row 8: k4 K2,*p4, k2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4

Row 9: k4, P2, *k1, k2tog and knit 1st st again as in row 7; k1, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4

Rows 10 to 13: Repeat Rows 6 to 9

Rows 14 to 17: k4, *k2, p2 rep from * to end until you reach the last 4 sts, k4.

Rows 18 to 21: Repeat rows 14 to 17

Continue repeating rows 6 to 21 until the piece measures 7.5 inches. Knit for 5 rows.

Bind off, cut yarn, and weave in all loose ends. Steam block to the 8 x 8 in. dimensions.

Want free knit blanket squares pattern to practice the knit broad spiral stitch in a fun pattern? See the FREE Spiral Ribbed Square pattern!

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, ©2022. 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.

If you liked this pattern, be sure to try out the Mossinette Square and Sunny Vines Square!

Pin this fun knit blanket square to practice some easy knit stitches

Want free knit blanket squares pattern to practice the knit broad spiral stitch in a fun pattern? See the FREE Spiral Ribbed Square pattern!

Free Knitted Square Patterns Zig Zag Seed Square

Want free knitted square patterns to practice the knit seed stitch in a fun zig zag pattern? Check out the FREE Zig Zag Seed Square pattern!

Want free knitted square patterns to practice the knit seed stitch in a fun zig zag pattern? Check out the FREE Zig Zag Seed Square pattern!

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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!

Want free knitted square patterns to practice the knit seed stitch in a fun zig zag pattern? Check out the FREE Zig Zag Seed Square pattern!

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!

Want free knitted square patterns to practice the knit seed stitch in a fun zig zag pattern? Check out the FREE Zig Zag Seed Square pattern!

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

Share your finished wrap with me on social media using the hashtag #ZigZagSeedSquare for a chance to be featured!
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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.

Pin this fun knit blanket square to practice some easy knit stitches

Want free knitted square patterns to practice the knit seed stitch in a fun zig zag pattern? Check out the FREE Zig Zag Seed Square pattern!

Knit Blanket Square Mossinette Square

Make this fun knit blanket square pattern to practice knit moss stitch and stockinette stitch. Check out the FREE Mossinette Square pattern!

Make this fun knit blanket square pattern to practice knit moss stitch and stockinette stitch. Check out the FREE Mossinette Square pattern!

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The blanket square knitting pattern is part of the Charity Cozy Fall MAL. Twenty unique knit and crochet square designs are released 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!

Looking to practice fun Tunisian crochet stitches. Check out this FREE Tunisian Arrowhead Square crochet blanket square pattern!

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 an 8 x 8 in. knit square using a combination of the moss stitch and stockinette stitch to give a fun play on textures.

Yarn: 

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): *K, p, rep * across

Row 2: *P, k rep * across

Rows 3 and 4: Repeat rows 1 and 2 

Row 5: K across

Row 6: P across

Rows 7 to 12: Rep rows 5 and 6

Row 13 to 16: Rep rows 1 and 2

Rows 17 to 22: Repeat rows 5 and 6

Row 23 to 26: Repeat rows 1 and 2

Rows 27 to 32: Repeat rows 5 and 6

Row 33 to 36: Repeat rows 1 and 2

Bind off and weave in all loose ends. Steam block to the 8 x 8 in. dimensions.

You are done! Have any questions? The best way to reach me is via email: noorsknits@gmail.com

Share your finished square with me on social media using the hashtag #MossinetteSquare and #CozyFallMAL for a chance to be featured and to win the MAL participation prizes!
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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.

Pin this fun knit blanket square to practice some easy knit stitches

Make this fun knit blanket square pattern to practice knit moss stitch and stockinette stitch. Check out the FREE Mossinette Square pattern!

Easy Cable Knit Square Pattern Sunny Vines Square

Give this easy cable knit square pattern a try! A mix of knit and purl stitches creates a beautiful texture for a classic knitting pattern!

Give this easy cable knit square pattern a try! A mix of knit and purl stitches creates a beautiful texture for a classic knitting pattern!


If you’re looking for a free easy knit square pattern to make a quick throw, this pattern is a perfect match!

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I haven’t really dived into knit cable patterns yet and this is only the second time I designed something using this type of knit stitch! Have you tried the knit broad spiral stitch? I like that it creates cables without needing a cable needle! It is so fun to do and it creates a beautiful texture. Add to your cable knit stitch library by practicing this broad spiral cable knit stitch.

If you are here in search for knit cable squares, I have just the pattern for you! This pattern is for a free knitting cable blanket square.

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How the Sweet Summer Baby Blanket KAL Works

I’ve teamed up with Marie from Underground Crafter, Pia from Stitches ‘N’ Scraps, Joanita from Creative Crochet Workshop, and five other knitting designers to bring you a beautiful baby blanket knit in 12” squares. These are all free knit afghan square patterns!

Every other Wednesday from April 7 through July 28, 2021, we’ll share a free knitting pattern. For more 12 inch knitted square patterns, check this post. We’ve partnered with some of our favorite companies to bring you great prizes in our end-of-KAL giveaway. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway in this post on Underground Crafter by Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

How To Join the Sweet Summer Baby Blanket KAL

  • You can join in by knitting each square pattern as you have time.
  • Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #KALCorner on all social media.
  • If you’d like to chat with other knitters, join the KAL Corner Facebook group.
  • By the end of the KAL, you’ll have an adorable baby blanket to keep, gift, sell, or donate. You’ll also have the chance to win great prizes!

Visit Underground Crafter to learn more about the prizes, enter the end-of-KAL giveaway, and get links to each Sweet Summer Baby Blanket KAL pattern as it is released.

These are all perfect knitting sampler squares free pattern ideas. The free knitting patterns blanket squares can all be found at this link.

Give this easy cable knit square pattern a try! A mix of knit and purl stitches creates a beautiful texture for a classic knitting pattern!

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I love the pop of texture this braided cable knit stitch gives against the purl stitches. The alternating knit and purl stitches really create a beautiful design. The winding nature of these stitches reminds me of vines hence the name Sunny Vines Square!


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About the Pattern:

Skill Level: Intermediate


Yarn:

Nikkim Vinnis Colours in Sunshine (130 yards) (100 g; 240 yds; 100% cotton,; size 3 DK light worsted weight). Thanks to Vinnis Colours for sponsoring this yarn. You can grab some from here if you are in the US or Sourth Africa.

Alternate yarns according to yarn sub: Rowan Denim Revive, Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Jeans, Paintbox Cotton DK Yarn, Knit Picks CotLin, Check out the full list here.


Needles:

  • US 6 (4.0 mm) 16 in. circular knitting needles, I used my Hiya Hiya needles, you can get them on Amazon here

Notions: 

Gauge:

  • Gauge is 14 sts. over 26 rows in stockinette for a 4 x 4 in. square. Pattern for gauge: Cast on 38 sts and complete stockinette rows (Knit one row, purl one row) until piece measures 8 inches

Actual Finished Size:
12 x 12 in.


Pattern Notes:

This pattern is for a modern baby blanket knit square. It’s The perfect square to practice the basic knit stitches. In this pattern, you will learn the broad spiral stitch which is a fun four-row repeat. 

If you’re looking for free cable knit patterns, you are in the right place. Keep reading for a step-by-step stitch photo tutorial.

Abbreviations:

K: Knit stitch

P: Purl stitch 

St: Stitch

Sts: Stitches

K2tog: Knit two stitches together

Sl: Slip stitches


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Broad Spiral Cable Knit Stitch Pattern Photo Tutorial:


Step 1: K2tog


Step 2: Do not sl from the needle, insert the right-hand needle between the sts just knitted together


Step 3: Knit the first stitch again


Step 4: Then sl both sts from needle together

Now you can add this stitch to your cable knit stitch library!
Pattern Instructions:

Note: The stitch count should be the same at the end of each row.

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Easy Cable Knit Pattern Baby blanket square

Cast on 44 sts

Row 1: K across 

Row 2: k2, (p4, k2)* rep * to end 

Refer to the photo tutorial above for the broad spiral stitch pattern.

Rows 3: p2 [(k2tog, but do not sl from the needle, insert right-hand needle between the sts just knitted together, and knit the first stitch again, then sl both sts from needle together) twice, p2]* rep * to end 

Row 4: Rep Row 2

Row 5: p2, (k1, k2tog and k first st as in row 3, k1, p2)* rep * to end

Repeat Rows 2 to 5 until the piece measures 12 in. from cast-on edge. 

Last row: knit across

Bind off and cut yarn and weave in the ends.

Before blocking, laid flat the square measures approximately 12 in. x 10 in.

Stretch and block to dimensions (12 x 12 in.). Check out this blocking kit from Knit Picks:

Give this easy cable knit square pattern a try! A mix of knit and purl stitches creates a beautiful texture for a classic knitting pattern!


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You are done! Make a few more squares to create a beautiful baby blanket! Have any questions? The best way to reach me is via email: noorsknits@gmail.com

Share your finished square with me on social media using the hashtag #SunnyVinesSquare for a chance to be featured!
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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.

For more free knit square patterns, don’t forget to check out the KAL corner Sweet Summer Baby Blanket blog post here.

Pin this knitted square free pattern to your favorite knitting boards on Pinterest

Give this easy cable knit square pattern a try! A mix of knit and purl stitches creates a beautiful texture for a classic knitting pattern!


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You are done! Have any questions? The best way to reach me is via email: noorsknits@gmail.com

Share your finished square with me on social media using the hashtag #SunnyVinesSquare for a chance to be featured!
Tag me on Instagram @noorsknits and Facebook @noorsknits1

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.

If you liked this square, be sure to check out my Cute as a Button Newborn Wrap Knitting Pattern!