Two Stitch Rib Square

Knit Square_Two Stitch Rib PDF

Pattern for use by kind permission of Helen Flagg

Here is another delightful pattern to knit.

This square, as well as being warm, will provide the children with a tactile pattern
to explore.

Materials and Tools

• Light worsted weight yarn (American)/DK (UK)/8 ply (Aus)
• 4.5mm/US 7 needles

Instructions

To make the Two Stitch Rib Square, cast on a multiple of 2 stitches plus 1, i.e. 34 + 1.

If using 2 strands of yarn, you will not need as many stitches.

Row 1: Knit to end of row

Row 2: P1 *k1, p1* repeat *to end of row

Next row: Repeat rows 1 and 2 until work measures 8” (20cm).

Cast off, leaving a 20” (50cm) tail which is used for sewing the squares together.

Finishing Instructions

Weave in all yarn ends.

Leave a 20” (50cm) tail, used for sewing the squares together. Butterfly the tail to the square.

How to “butterfly the tail”

Use contrasting yarn and follow these directions:

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