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Small Knitted Scrap Blanket

Stay cozy and use up your leftover yarn with this small knitted scrap blanket. It's perfect for keeping warm on chilly days or as a decorative accent piece for your home.

Materials:

• Assorted scrap yarn in various colors and weights
• US size 8 / UK size 6 / 5mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

Not crucial for this project.

Abbreviations:

• K: knit
• P: purl
• St(s): stitch(es)
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together
• P2tog: purl 2 stitches together

Instructions:

1. Using your favorite cast-on method, cast on 120 stitches.

2. Row 1: Knit across.

3. Row 2: Purl across.

4. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your blanket reaches desired length, ending with a purl row.

5. Bind off all stitches.

6. Weave in any loose ends with a tapestry needle.

Finishing:

After weaving in the ends, give your blanket a gentle block to even out the stitches and help it lay flat. Wash and block according to the care instructions of the yarn used.

Enjoy your beautiful small knitted scrap blanket!