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Knitting Patterns
Instructions for Making Squares
Squares for Wraps are to measure 25cm x 25cm (10 inches x 10 inches).
Knitted Squares
To knit a 25cm x 25cm square use No.8 (4mm) needles with 8 ply yarn, cast on 50-55 stitches, and knit each row plain (ie garter stitch).
Note
Test your tension to measure 10 inches.
Do Not Knit Stocking stitch
Do not knit one row plain, one row purl (ie stocking stitch) as your square will curl up.
No Knots
Start each ball of yarn at the beginning of a row and sew in ends. Do not cut ends off short as your square will unravel. When starting or finishing a square, sew in all ends.
Crochet squares
Crochet squares to measure 25cm x 25 cm as for knitted squares – any pattern will do. Some people crochet the whole Wrap in one piece.
Completed Wraps are Preferred
They are made up of 28 squares as per diagram.
Across: 4 squares = 100cm (40 inches).
Down: 7 squares = 175 cm (70 inches).
Please keep joins on the same side and flat and alternate the squares vertically and then horizontally.The squares can also be joined using a crochet stitch and finished with a crochet edge. (Optional).
Wraps can be knitted, woven or patchwork lined to finish at approximately 100 cm x 175 cm (40 inches x 70inches).
Instructions for Diagonal Squares
- Cast on 3 stitches.
- Row 1: K1, increase 1 in next stitch, knit to end of row.
- Repeat Row 1 until side edge measures 10 inches (25 cm).
- Next Row: K1, K2 together, knit to end of row.
Repeat this row until 3 stitches remain, cast off.
In some instances you may have to decrease 2 stitches per row (beginning and end) towards the last 3 inches of the square due to the tension of various yarns. This will ensure a perfect 25cm square.
Instructions for Crochet Squares
The variety of crochet patterns seems to be endless! One method(see the blue and white photo below) is called “Corner Start Stitch” or “Diagonal Crochet Stitch”. Here are some Crochet pattern ideas. Please check your tension so that your squares measure 25cm x 25cm. Have fun!
Crochet Corner to Corner Pattern
To Start: Chain 7.
Row 1: Treble into the 4 Ch from the hook, Tr into next two Ch – 1 Block Made
Row 2: Chain 7, Tr into 4th Ch from hook and following two, slip st into ch3 space of previous block, Ch3 Tr3 into same space 2 Blocks made
Repeat Row 2: Adding a new block each row until you reach the desired length along the side of the square (ie 25cm)
Decrease by Sl st across the top of the block in place of ch 7 *Sl st 3ch 3 tr in each 3ch space of previous row repeat * to end
Repeat until last single block is formed
To change colour : Work last Tr before colour change until 2 loops are left on hook, drop colour in use, with next colour to be used draw through 2 loops on hook and continue with new colour
NB: this pattern can be used to make an entire wrap by forming the work into the desired size
A tutorial from Bella Coca
Granny Square Pattern
To start: 6 Ch in light colour, join into a ring with a sl st.
Round 1 : light; 2 ch, 2 tr 3 ch, * 3 tr, 3 ch into ring, repeat from * twice, sl st to first 2 ch.
Round 2 : Dark; sl st to first sp (2 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) into first 3 ch sp,* (1 ch, 3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) into next 3 ch sp, repeat from * twice, join with a sl st.
Round 3 : Light; sl st to first sp (2 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) into first 3 ch sp,* 1 ch, 3 tr into 1 ch sp (1 ch, 3 tr, 3 ch,3 tr) into each corner, repeat from * ending 1 ch, sl st to join.
Round 4 : Dark; sl st to first sp (2 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) into first 3 ch sp,* 1 ch, 3 tr into each 1 ch sp (1 ch, 3 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr) into each corner, repeat from * , ending 1 ch, sl st to join.
Continue until square measures 10 inch square or 25 cm square..
Fasten off, leave a thread long enough to join squares with a tapestry needle when making up.
Solid Granny Square Pattern
Here is a link to a page that has a tutorial on how to crochet a solid granny square curtesy of Lucy Kate Crochet