Scrap Wool Square Blanket Pattern

This pattern is perfect for using up your scrap wool and creating a cozy and colorful blanket made up of little squares. You can mix and match different colors, textures, and weights of wool to create a unique and vibrant blanket.

Materials

• Scrap wool in various colors (worsted weight)
• US size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Gauge

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

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• CO: Cast on
• BO: Bind off
• Rep: Repeat

Instructions

Follow these instructions to create each square:

1. CO 20 stitches using your preferred method.
2. Work in stockinette stitch (K on right side, P on wrong side) until the square measures 4 inches (10 cm) in length.
3. BO all stitches.
4. Weave in any loose ends with a darning needle.

Assembling the Blanket

Once you have made several squares, arrange them in your desired pattern. You can sew the squares together using a darning needle and scrap yarn in a matching color. Remember to leave a small border between each square for easy joining.

Continue adding squares and sewing them together until your blanket reaches the desired size.

Note: If you want a bigger or smaller square, adjust your needle size and/or number of cast-on stitches accordingly. Feel free to get creative with the colors and textures of the squares. This pattern is a great opportunity to experiment and have fun with your scrap wool!