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# GRANNY-STYLE MITRED SQUARE CARDIGAN

A modern take on modular knitting! This adult cardigan is constructed entirely from 15cm (6-inch) mitred squares with decorative eyelet details that echo the beloved granny square aesthetic. Each textured square is knitted individually, then seamed together for a customizable, eye-catching garment. Perfect for using multiple colours or working in a single shade.

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Worsted weight (10-ply) yarn
- **Small**: approximately 950m (1040 yards)
- **Medium**: approximately 1100m (1200 yards)
- **Large**: approximately 1250m (1370 yards)
- **XL**: approximately 1450m (1585 yards)
- **2XL**: approximately 1600m (1750 yards)
- **3XL**: approximately 1800m (1970 yards)

*Sample shown in Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 295m/100g)*

**Needles**: 
- 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) needles for squares
- 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles for edging and bands
- Or sizes needed to obtain tension

**Notions**:
- Tapestry needle for seaming
- Stitch markers
- 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) buttons, approximately 20mm diameter
- Sewing needle and thread for attaching buttons
- Blocking mats and pins

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## TENSION (GAUGE)

**18 stitches and 24 rows = 10cm (4 inches)** in stocking stitch on 4.5mm needles, after blocking

**Each mitred square = 15cm × 15cm (6" × 6")** after blocking

**ESSENTIAL**: Tension must be accurate for proper fit. Each square MUST measure 15cm after blocking. Work a test square and adjust needle size if necessary.

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## SIZES

Finished chest measurements (buttoned):
- **Small**: 90cm (35.5") - fits 81-86cm (32-34") bust
- **Medium**: 100cm (39.5") - fits 91-97cm (36-38") bust  
- **Large**: 110cm (43.5") - fits 102-107cm (40-42") bust
- **XL**: 120cm (47.5") - fits 112-117cm (44-46") bust
- **2XL**: 130cm (51") - fits 122-127cm (48-50") bust
- **3XL**: 140cm (55") - fits 132-137cm (52-54") bust

Finished length from shoulder: 60cm (23.5") for all sizes
Sleeve length: 45cm (17.5") for all sizes

*Note: Length and sleeve measurements are easily adjustable by adding or removing rows of squares*

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- **k** = knit
- **p** = purl
- **st(s)** = stitch(es)
- **RS** = right side
- **WS** = wrong side
- **yo** = yarn over
- **k2tog** = knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
- **ssk** = slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- **sl1** = slip 1 stitch purlwise
- **k3tog** = knit 3 stitches together
- **pm** = place marker
- **sm** = slip marker
- **[ ]** = repeat instructions within brackets

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## PATTERN NOTES

**Construction**: This cardigan is made from individual mitred squares worked from the outside edge to the centre. Each square begins with 53 stitches and decreases to a single stitch at the centre point, creating a diagonal texture. Squares are then blocked and seamed together following the assembly diagram.

**Mitred Square Technique**: Each square features a centre decrease line running diagonally from corner to corner. Eyelets on either side of this centre line create the "granny square" aesthetic.

**Colour Options**: 
- Work all squares in one colour for a unified look
- Alternate two colours in a checkerboard pattern
- Create a scrappy, multi-coloured version using different colours for each square
- Work centres in contrast colours

**Blocking**: Proper blocking is ESSENTIAL. Each square must be blocked to exactly 15cm × 15cm for the garment to fit correctly.

**Seaming**: Use mattress stitch or your preferred invisible seaming method. Seam with right sides facing you for invisible joins.

**Square Count Required**:
- **Small**: 36 squares (12 back, 8 each front, 4 each sleeve)
- **Medium**: 42 squares (15 back, 9 each front, 4.5 each sleeve*)
- **Large**: 49 squares (16 back, 10 each front, 6.5 each sleeve*)
- **XL**: 56 squares (20 back, 12 each front, 6 each sleeve)
- **2XL**: 64 squares (24 back, 14 each front, 6 each sleeve)
- **3XL**: 72 squares (28 back, 16 each front, 6 each sleeve)

*For half squares in Medium and Large sleeves, see Special Instructions below.

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### MITRED SQUARE (Make required number for your size)

Using 4.5mm needles, **cast on 53 sts**.

**Set-up Row (WS)**: Purl.

**Row 1 (RS)**: K24, yo, k1, pm, k1, pm, k1, yo, k24. *[55 sts]*

**Row 2 and all WS rows**: Purl.

**Row 3**: K23, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k23. *[55 sts - NOTE: eyelets created, but stitch count maintained by decreases]*

**Row 5**: K22, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k1, ssk, k22. *[55 sts]*

**Row 7**: K21, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k21. *[55 sts]*

**Row 9**: K20, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk, k20. *[55 sts]*

**Row 11**: K19, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k4, ssk, k19. *[55 sts]*

**Row 13**: K18, k2tog, k5, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k5, ssk, k18. *[55 sts]*

**Row 15**: K17, k2tog, k6, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k6, ssk, k17. *[55 sts]*

**Row 17**: K16, k2tog, k7, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k7, ssk, k16. *[55 sts]*

**Row 19**: K15, k2tog, k8, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k8, ssk, k15. *[55 sts]*

**Row 21**: K14, k2tog, k9, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k9, ssk, k14. *[55 sts]*

**Row 23**: K13, k2tog, k10, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k10, ssk, k13. *[55 sts]*

**Row 25**: K12, k2tog, k11, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k11, ssk, k12. *[55 sts]*

**Row 27**: K11, k2tog, k12, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k12, ssk, k11. *[55 sts]*

**Row 29**: K10, k2tog, k13, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k13, ssk, k10. *[55 sts]*

**Row 31**: K9, k2tog, k14, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k14, ssk, k9. *[55 sts]*

**Row 33**: K8, k2tog, k15, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k15, ssk, k8. *[55 sts]*

**Row 35**: K7, k2tog, k16, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k16, ssk, k7. *[55 sts]*

**Row 37**: K6, k2tog, k17, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k17, ssk, k6. *[55 sts]*

**Row 39**: K5, k2tog, k18, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k18, ssk, k5. *[55 sts]*

**Row 41**: K4, k2tog, k19, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k19, ssk, k4. *[55 sts]*

**Row 43**: K3, k2tog, k20, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k20, ssk, k3. *[55 sts]*

**Row 45**: K2, k2tog, k21, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k21, ssk, k2. *[55 sts]*

**Row 47**: K1, k2tog, k22, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k22, ssk, k1. *[55 sts]*

**Row 49**: K2tog, k23, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k23, ssk. *[53 sts]*

**Row 51**: K2tog, k22, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, k22, ssk. *[51 sts - NOTE: Now beginning final decreases]*

**Row 53**: K2tog, k21, k2tog, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, ssk, k21, ssk. *[47 sts]*

**Row 55**: K2tog, k19, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k19, ssk. *[43 sts]*

**Row 57**: K2tog, k17, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k17, ssk. *[39 sts]*

**Row 59**: K2tog, k15, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k15, ssk. *[35 sts]*

**Row 61**: K2tog, k13, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k13, ssk. *[31 sts]*

**Row 63**: K2tog, k11, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k11, ssk. *[27 sts]*

**Row 65**: K2tog, k9, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k9, ssk. *[23 sts]*

**Row 67**: K2tog, k7, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k7, ssk. *[19 sts]*

**Row 69**: K2tog, k5, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k5, ssk. *[15 sts]*

**Row 71**: K2tog, k3, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k3, ssk. *[11 sts]*

**Row 73**: K2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, sm, k1, ssk, k1, ssk. *[7 sts]*

**Row 75**: K2tog, k3tog, ssk. *[3 sts]*

**Row 77**: K3tog. *[1 st]*

Break yarn and pull through final stitch to fasten off.

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