How do you knit a mitered square?

How to Knit and Use Mitered Squares

1. Cast On. The first thing you’ll do is cast on the number of stitches you need for one side of the square.
2. Start the Miter Stitch Pattern. Row 1 (WS): Knit across, slipping the marker.
3. Repeat These Two Rows Until You Have Four Stitches Left.
4. Finish the Square.

How many stitches do you need for a mitred Square?

All internal squares in the mitred square blanket will be knit in the same way as square 4. Pick up and knit 24 stitches along the left edge of square 3, place the stitch marker, then pick up and knit 23 stitches along the top edge of square 2.

What is a mitred square?

A miter square or mitre square is a hand tool used in woodworking and metalworking for marking and checking angles other than 90°. Squares are tools designed for marking and checking specific fixed angles, usually 90° or 45°, though most squares are exclusively for working with 90° angles.

How many rows and stitches make a square?

Keep on going, knitting every row until you have a square – this will be about 120-130 rows. It should be approximately 12 inches by 12 inches but don’t worry if it’s a bit bigger or smaller – we will still be able to use it. Once you have finished knitting all your rows, cast off all the stitches.

What can you make from a knitted square?

8 Homemade Gifts from a Knitted Square (or Rectangle)

1. Napkin Holders. Take two opposite corners of the square and sew them together.
2. Coffee Cozy. Measure the circumference of a paper coffee cup.
3. Fingerless Gloves.
4. Pot Holder.
5. Head Bands.
6. Baby Booties.
7. Phone/Camera/Sunglasses Case.
8. Checkers Game.

How many stitches do I cast on for a blanket?

If you want a medium sized blanket, then try casting on 120 stitches. For a large lap blanket, cast on 160 stitches. For an extra-large lap blanket, cast on 200 stitches.

Where are the squares on a mitred blanket?

You’ve finished your first mitred square. This is square 1 which is in the bottom right corner of the blanket. The joy of knitting the mitred square blanket is that the squares are joined together as you go, so no sewing together of squares and minimal finishing. Square 2 will be attached to the left edge of square 1.

How do you knit a square in mitred knitting?

Row 1 (WS) : knit 24 stitches, place marker, knit 24 stitches. Row 2 (RS): knit to 2 stitches before the marker, k2tog, slip marker, k2tog, knit to end. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until 2 stitches remain. You’ve finished your first mitred square. This is square 1 which is in the bottom right corner of the blanket.

How big is a square of mitred yarn?

Each mitred square weighs 6g. I didn’t worry if I hadn’t enough yarn to finish a square, I just used a different yarn to finish the square. My Mitred Square Blanket is 11 squares x 15 squares in size (165 squares). It weighs approximately 1 kilo.

What kind of knitting needles do I need for a mitred square blanket?

I used two 3.25mm (US 3) 20cm (8″) long Clover Takumi bamboo double pointed needles. You need to have the double points. I prefer the bamboo needles as I find them easier on my hands when I’m doing a lot of knitting. There is a lot of knitting in a mitred square blanket.