Never held a pair of knitting needles before? No problem! Knitting a 7” x 9” blanket block is a great starter project. There are no increases or decreases—just a straightforward rectangle worked in classic Garter Stitch.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: 1 ball worsted weight (medium #4) acrylic yarn.
- Needles: US Size 8 (5.0 mm) or Size 9 (5.5 mm).
- Ruler: The ruler printed on the ball band, or any standard measuring tape.
- Tapestry Needle: To weave in your yarn ends.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cast On
Cast on 30 stitches.
Step 2: The Garter Stitch
Every single row is worked in the knit stitch:
- Insert right needle into the front of the first stitch from left to right.
- Wrap working yarn counter-clockwise around the right needle.
- Pull the new loop through and slide the old stitch off the left needle.
- Repeat across the row!
- Hint: there are LOTS of videos available!
Step 3: Knit Until 9 Inches
Continue knitting every row until the piece measures 9 inches from your cast-on edge. (Note: 9” x 7” is also fine—direction doesn’t matter!)
Step 4: Bind Off
- Knit two stitches.
- Use the left needle to lift the first stitch over the second stitch and off the needle.
- Knit the next stitch and repeat until one loop remains.
- Cut the yarn leaving a 6-inch tail, pull through the loop, and tighten.
Ready to Turn In Your Square?
Bring your completed block to the Pickcode booth at the conference, or email us at blanketstatementproject@gmail.com for shipping instructions!