Quake Square Pattern

This pattern creates a textured square inspired by the earth's movement during an earthquake.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, AU: 10 ply), approximately 50g in any color of your choice
• Knitting Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm)
• Crochet Hook: US H/8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm)
• Yarn needle

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Instructions

Cast on 40 stitches.

Knit row: Knit all stitches.

Purl row: Purl all stitches.

Repeat the knit and purl rows for a total of 10 rows.

Begin quake pattern:

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Row 3: K3, *k2tog, yo, k3; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 4: Purl all stitches.

Row 5: Knit all stitches.

Row 6: Purl all stitches.

Row 7: K1, *k2tog, yo, k2, ssk, k1; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 8: Purl all stitches.

Repeat rows 1-8 until square measures 6 inches (15cm) from cast on edge.

Knit row: Knit all stitches.

Purl row: Purl all stitches.

Repeat the knit and purl rows for a total of 10 rows.

Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

Weave in ends and block your square to measurements. Use it as a decorative square, build more to create a quilt, or incorporate it into other projects!

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