November - Blanket Club - Snowflake Square

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 3rd Nov 2023

The Blanket Club - Long Cross Stitch Square

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 1st Sep 2023

the kitten and the goat - knitting with kitten blanket club - long cros sti Long Cross Stitch Square

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 1: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Work row 1: and row 2: again

The pattern:

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3, purl 6 wrapping the yarn twice round the needle for each stitch, knit 3, purl 6 wrapping the yarn round the needle twice, purl 3, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3, slip the 6 purled stitches onto the right hand needle dropping the extra wrap, put these same stitches back onto the left hand needle and lift the last 3 stitches over the top of the first 3 stitches to cross them over – keep them in the crossed over order on the needle and knit these 6 stitches, knit 3, slip the 6 purled stitches onto the right hand needle dropping the extra wrap, put these same stitches back onto the left hand needle and lift the last 3 stitches over the top of the first 3 stitches to cross them over – keep them in the crossed over order on the needle and knit these 6 stitches, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

These last 4 rows make up the pattern – work them a total of 6 times

Row 28: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 29: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 30: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 31: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

The Blanket Club - Ladder Stitch

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 4th Aug 2023

blanket club - ladder stitch You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

1 Technique is used in this pattern – knit 1 below. Put the point of the needle into the loop of the stitch below the next one – knit into it – drop both loops.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *k1, purl 3, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 1 into the loop below, purl 3– repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1 into the loop below, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 1 into the loop below, bring the yarn to the front of the work, slip 3 purl wise, take the yarn to the back of the work, knit 1 into the loop below – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1 into the loop below, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1. (Do not pull the yarn loops at the front of the work too tight – aim for the work to sit flat with the loop running round the stitches).

Row 10: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 7: - 8: - 9: - 10: form the pattern. Repeat just these rows until you have completed row 28:

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Blanket Club - Wheat Germ Square

Posted on 12:10am Friday 7th Jul 2023

Wheat Germ Square

wheatgerm pattern

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 28 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to end of row.

Work row 1: 3 more times

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 6: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: *knit 1, purl 1 – repeat from * to end of row.

Row 8: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, * knit 1 working into the centre of the stitch loop 2 rows below the next stitch – gently pull all loops off the needle, purl 1 – repeat to last 5 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 10: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 12: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, knit 1, purl 1, * knit 1, purl 1 – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 14: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1 * knit 1 working into the centre of the stitch loop 2 rows below the next stitch – gently pull all loops off the needle, purl 1 – repeat to last 5 stitches, knit 1

knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 16: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

repeat rows 5: through 16: once more

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Blanket Club - Alternating Lace Blocks Square

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 2nd Jun 2023

the kitten and the goat - knitting with kitten blanket club - alternating l Alternating Lace Blocks

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 3, bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle – repeat from * to last 7 stitches, knit 3 purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 3, bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle – repeat from * to last 7 stitches, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 3, bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle – repeat from * to last 7 stitches, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 10: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *knit 3, bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle – repeat from * to last 7 stitches, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 12: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle, knit 3 – repeat from * to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 14: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle, knit 3 – repeat from * to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 16: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4 knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 17: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle, knit 3 – repeat from * to last 4 purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 18: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 19: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *bring yarn forward under needle, slip 1 knit wise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over the worked stitch and off the needle, bring yarn forward under needle, knit 3 – repeat from * to last 4 purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 20: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl across all stitches to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 21: to 28: work rows 5: to 12: again

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Blanket Club - May - Stocking Stich Square

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 5th May 2023

Stocking Stitch Square

the kitten and the goat - knitting with kitten blanket club - stocking stit

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

You will need;

Double knitting or chunky weight yarn – about 20g

6mm knitting needles

• If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.

• If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.

• Remember to count the rows as you work up the square

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 5: and 6: form the central pattern – repeat these rows until you get to

Row 27: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 28: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Blanket Club - Bamboo Pattern

Posted on 12:05am Friday 13th Jan 2023

Untitled design Bamboo Square

The idea behind this series is to expand your knowledge and build your confidence by tackling new techniques with small, simple projects. Each square knits up to the same size and has the same border frame so that you can sew them together and make larger projects. 4 sewn in a square make the front of a cushion – back with another 4 squares or plain fabric. Several in a row will make a scarf – 3 x 3 or 4 will make a baby blanket – 4 x 6 or 8 will make a lap throw - or go the whole hog and make a bed throw. You can make each square the same pattern – you can make each square different – you can create your own design by placing the squares in a pattern – knit in 1 colour – knit the rainbow - just experiment – shout me if you get stuck – and have fun.

The squares worked in DK measure about 4 ½” square – and the larger ones 8” square. You could use 3 strands of DK together – working on 8mm knitting needles – and the square will be bigger

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 27 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, *(yarn forward, knit 2, pass the yarn forward loop over the 2 knitted stitches, knit 1) - repeat from * to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 5: and 6: form the pattern - repeat until you reach

Row 28: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

I use 100% acrylic yarn for all my knitting work. If you are using pure wool, or a wool mix you will need more as the yarn is heavier.

**** This is my own original work. Use it for your own use or for charity selling. Use it to inspire you, and to lead you on to other projects. But, please do not resell the pattern as your own workings. It takes me years of learning, and months of work to produce a final pattern.

The Kitten and The Goat

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Blanket Knit Along - December - Christmas trees

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 2nd Dec 2022

The Square Collection – Christmas Tree

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The squares worked in DK measure about 4 ½” square – and the larger ones 8” square. You could use 3 strands of DK together – working on 8mm knitting needles – and the square will be bigger

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Remember to count all the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 9, knit 3, purl 9, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 9: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 9, purl 3, knit 9, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 10: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 9, knit 3, purl 9, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 11: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3, purl 15, knit 3, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 12: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 13: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 4, purl 13, knit 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 14: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 15: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 5, purl 11, knit 5, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 16: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 17: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 6, purl 9, knit 6, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 18: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 19: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 7, purl 7, knit 7, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 20: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 21: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 8, purl 5, knit 8, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 22: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 23: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 9, purl 3, knit 9, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 24: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 10, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 25: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 26: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1

Row 27: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit to last 4, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 28: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl to last 4, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Cast off.

Blanket Knit Along - Double Moss Stitch Square

Posted on 10:00am Friday 1st Jul 2022

Double Moss Stitch

The squares worked in DK measure about 4 ½” square – and the larger ones 8” square. You could use 3 strands of DK together – working on 8mm knitting needles – and the square will be bigger

You will need;

1 strand of double knitting to be worked on 4mm knitting needles – about 12g

Or 2 strands of double knitting (equal to chunky weight yarn) to be worked on 6mm knitting needles – about 20g

If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.
Don’t forget to count the rows as you work up the square.

Cast on 29 stitches.

Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, *purl 1, knit 1, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, purl 2, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.

Row 6: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.

Row 7: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, *knit 1, purl 1, repeat from * to last 5 stitches knit 2, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.

Rows 5: to 8: form the central pattern – repeat these rows 4 times more, until you get to

Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1.

Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last stitch, purl 1.