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8INCH SQUARE

Hi I would like to share this pattern for a 8" square that is sure to work each time no matter what size needles or wool weight.

Cast on 3st

knit in garter st , increase at the beginning of each row until side measures 8" or 21cm

Decrease at the beginning of each row to 3st

Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass the slipped st over and pull through yarn to complete square. Hope this helps

Tess Breakwell

 

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Permalink Reply by Enid Mary Shaw on January 28, 2010 at 2:30pm
it is very useful to me. is also good start for knitted shawl, which I can never remember, but is now on here!!!! :))
Permalink Reply by Donna Overton on January 29, 2010 at 2:56pm
Thanks for the pattern and being a member of KAS! This looks simple and that's exactly what I need these days!! Something simple helps me keep my serenity!
Permalink Reply by Tess Breakwell on January 29, 2010 at 5:03pm
Hi Donna I'm glad you like the pattern it is simple and it works which is great when trying to achieve a 8" square. I am happy to have found this site and have been busy knitting hats and squares and thank you for making me feel welcome.
Tess
Permalink Reply by Enid Mary Shaw on January 29, 2010 at 6:08pm
oh Tess, sorry, I had a senior moment with my last post, and forgot to welcome you to the group.

Great to have you!!!
xx
Permalink Reply by jane simpson on February 25, 2012 at 12:43am

Ive knitted two squares using this method but I'm having problems they do look square so Im going back to original pattern just adjust number of stitches I cast on thanks for all you help   :) .

Permalink Reply by Christine Johnson on February 25, 2012 at 12:58am

Jane, they can tend to look a bit diamond-shaped and lopsided but they pull into squares when joined to others. If I make diagonals I usually do the increases in the second or third stitch of each row rather than the first because I prefer the neater edge. This photo posted by Heather shows what I mean http://forum.knit-a-square.com/photo/feb-2012-stripey-squares?conte...

Permalink Reply by jane simpson on February 25, 2012 at 7:27am

thanks christine I will have another go as its so much easier can knit whilst watching tv .

Permalink Reply by Janet Lloyd on February 26, 2012 at 2:54am

Hi Tess thanks for the pattern. I was having probl with wool and needles and getting 8 inch square prob solved.

Have knitted two now and really easy to do.Thanks again Jan

Permalink Reply by Christine Johnson on February 26, 2012 at 4:39am

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