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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!
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!
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.
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.
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 #SpiralRibbedSquare for a chance to be featured! Instagram @noorsknits Facebook @noorsknits1
A fun fall event with free knitting blanket square patterns! Join us for a fun charity free knit along 2022!
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A fun charity makealong for Cure Childhood Cancer featuring 20 free crochet square patterns 20 free Tunisian crochet square patterns, and 20 free knitting square patterns.
I am so excited to announce that in the month of October, Hortense from Knitting With Chopsticks and I will be hosting the Charity Cozy Fall Makealong! Both of us have personal stories that led us to host this event to create awareness and to raise some funds for the charity Cure Childhood Cancer.
How the Charity Cozy Fall MAL will work:
Each weekday from Oct. 3rd to the 28th, we will be sharing free square patterns (one knit, one crochet, and one Tunisian crochet square) from different designers. Make sure to come to this post and check back each day to see the crochet squares of the day below under the heading FREE Crochet Square Patterns. Check out the FREEknitting squares of the day HERE and the FREE Tunisian crochet squares of the day HERE.
The blanket that you’ll be making will be a truly special one. All the squares can be donated to a charity from the list provided. That’s not all, you will have the opportunity to donate to Cure Childhood Cancer by purchasing a complete bundle of all the squares at a discounted price. Thirty percent of proceeds from each bundle sale will be donated to Cure Childhood Cancer.
Cure Childhood Cancer’s mission is to help fund research for childhood cancer and support the kids and their families going through these tough times. From meals and counseling to financial assistance, CURE is committed to walking alongside families throughout their cancer journey. You can find more information over on their website here.
MAL PARTICIPATION GIVEAWAY – Share Your Knitting Blanket Squares:
The MAL is a great opportunity for you to learn some new stitches and techniques. I hope you’ll follow along and join in on the fun!
Share your squares on social media (Instagram, Facebook groups) with hashtag #CozyFallMAL during the makealong for a chance to win. Make sure to tag us on Instagram @noorsknitsand @knittingwithchopsticks so we can see!
Cozy Fall Crochet, Tunisian Crochet, and Knitting Blanket Squares Pattern Bundles:
Each bundle will be available for $16 (that’s just a few cents per pattern and you get a total of 20 complete square patterns in each bundle!). Save even more when you purchase all 3 bundles (the knit and crochet and Tunisian crochet square bundles! You’ll get the 3 bundles at a discounted price!
Thirty percent of proceeds from bundle sales will go towards Cure Childhood Cancer. This is a great opportunity for us to use our crafting skills to raise funds and awareness! By the end of October, you’ll have made 60 completely unique knit, crochet, and Tunisian crochet 8” squares by different designers.
What’s Included in the Bundle?
20 Gorgeous fall inspired crochet square patterns (crochet square bundle) and 20 Gorgeous fall inspired knit square patterns (knit square bundle) and 20 gorgeous fall inspired Tunisian crochet square patterns (Tunisian crochet square bundle).
Each square is designed for an 8″ square to form the coziest fall blanket. Many patterns include instructions to adjust the size for other projects.
Each square is designed in worsted weight yarn so you can use up your stash.
Designed with beginners to more advanced crafters in mind to help you expand your crochet and knitting skills. These squares are a great opportunity to learn new skills and try new techniques.
Purchase 1 or all pattern bundles, each purchase counts as an entry to win one of the three prize bundles. 3 chances to win. 1st prize, 2nd prize, and 3rd prize.(Open worldwide)
If you follow me on Instagram you probably already saw my post but I lost a sweet baby nephew to cancer last year and I would like to honor his memory and do something to give back to other families experiencing hardships as a result of childhood cancer.
Cure Childhood Cancer is a great organization working towards funding research for childhood cancer and supporting the kids and their families going through these tough times. From meals and counseling to financial assistance, CURE is committed to walking alongside families throughout their cancer journey
Cure Childhood Cancer has recently:
Funded $34,000,000 in research
Provided $1,926,727 in Financial Assistance
Served 124,373 Meals in the Hospital
You also have the opportunity to help CURE reach their goals by grabbing one or both of the pattern bundles! Help us make a difference! Remember each purchase counts as an entry into the raffle where you can win 1 of 3 amazing prize bundles!
Where to Donate Finished Knitting Blanket Squares/Blankets:
Below is a list of organizations where you can donate your finished squares and blankets. You should still contact each organization before sending in the squares just in case they have specific requirements/restrictions regarding Covid safety.
Crochet for Cancer – Find your nearest chapter location, you can send anywhere. Get the complete list of locations HERE and read the full FAQ HERE.
Project Linus – Click on the state to find chapter locations where you can donate HERE
Knit for Kids – Find out where to send your completed items by clicking HERE.
When sending your items, please do not use tags, labels or pinning of sizes on any of the items as they will need to be removed prior to shipping.
Please send them to:
Knit for Kids
c/o World Vision
210 Overlook Drive
Sewickley PA 15143
Binky patrol – Check out the main website for details HERE
Find your local chapter from the drop down on the upper right hand corner.
The main chapters are below:
Carolyn Berndt, Director Binky Patrol 145 North Lemon Orange, CA 92868
BPHQ Susan Finch, Founder PO Box 652 Beaverton, OR 97005
Share-a-Square – Find them on Instagram, send squares to:
14 Box Leaf Court Greer, SC 29650
Downtowner Gallery 231 East Main St. Suite 160 Round Rock, TX 78664
UK Drop Off Locations: 16, Buckleigh Avenue Sw20 9JZ, Merton, London, UK
Meghna Kishore Highline Building, 10 Steedman St. London SE173AF
