This unique blanket features a beautiful design of olive motifs in each square. The pattern is created using a combination of knit and purl stitches, and does not require any crochet techniques. Follow the instructions below to create your own Olive Squares Blanket.
Using olive green yarn, cast on 36 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 6 inches.
Switch to cream yarn.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: *Knit 3, slip next stitch knitwise, bring yarn to front, slip same stitch back, turn work; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: *Purl 3, slip next stitch purlwise, bring yarn to back, slip same stitch back, turn work; repeat from * to end.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the square measures 6 inches.
Bind off all stitches.
Make a total of 25 squares following the above instructions.
Arrange the squares in a 5x5 grid, alternating between olive green and cream squares.
Using cream yarn, seam the squares together using whip stitch or your preferred seaming method.
Weave in all ends and block the blanket to measurements.
Your Olive Squares Blanket is now ready to use and enjoy!