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Knitted Scrap Blanket Flower Square Motifs

This pattern is a great way to use up leftover yarn scraps and create a beautiful and colorful blanket. Each square motif features a flower design that adds a cheerful touch to the blanket. Let's get started!

Materials:

• Assorted yarn scraps in various colors (worsted weight)
• Knitting needles (US size 8 / UK size 6 / 5mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical for this project. Use the recommended needle size for your yarn to achieve a square that measures approximately 6 inches (15cm) in width and height.

Abbreviations:

• K: knit
• P: purl
• YO: yarn over
• SSK: slip slip knit
• K2tog: knit two stitches together

Instructions:

Flower Square Motif

Circular Cast-On:

1. Cast on 8 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.
2. Divide the stitches evenly onto four double-pointed needles (2 stitches on each needle).
3. Join in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches.

Round 1:

Knit all stitches.

Round 2:

Purl all stitches.

Round 3:

*K1, YO; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 4:

Knit all stitches.

Round 5:

Purl all stitches.

Round 6:

K1, *YO, SSK, K1, K2tog, YO, K1; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 7:

Knit all stitches.

Round 8:

Purl all stitches.

Round 9:

Knit all stitches.

Round 10:

Purl all stitches.

Round 11:

K2, *YO, SSK, K3, K2tog, YO, K2; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 12:

Knit all stitches.

Round 13:

Purl all stitches.

Round 14:

K3, *YO, SSK, K5, K2tog, YO, K3; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 15:

Knit all stitches.

Round 16:

Purl all stitches.

Round 17:

K4, *YO, SSK, K7, K2tog, YO, K4; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 18:

Knit all stitches.

Round 19:

Purl all stitches.

Round 20:

K5, *YO, SSK, K9, K2tog, YO, K5; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 21:

Knit all stitches.

Finishing:

• Repeat the above instructions to make as many flower square motifs as desired.
• Weave in loose ends and block each motif to ensure they are all the same size.
• Join the motifs using your preferred seaming method, such as mattress stitch or whipstitch, to create your blanket.

Enjoy making your knitted scrap blanket flower square motifs! Remember to use the hashtag #purljam on social media to share your progress and finished projects with the knitting community.