Front of Square in the Round.
Here is another pattern for an 8 inch (20 cm) square, suitable for the knit-a-square project.
Your gauge, yarn and needle size aren’t important. Start with 4 stitches, join to work in the round, then keep increasing every second row until the square measures 8 inches.
Materials:
- small amounts of DK (8-ply) yarn, preferably wool, in 2 or more colours (Sample uses Bendigo Woollen Mills Classic 8ply)
- 4 mm knitting needles, suitable for knitting in the round (I use 1 long circular and magic loop, but you could use DPNs or 2 circulars if you prefer)
- larger needles (if needed) for loose bind-off
- 4 stitch markers
- blunt needle for sewing in ends
You can use any combination of yarn and needles that results in a fabric you like. If your squares are for knit-a-square, wool yarns are best for warmth and fire retardant properties, but other yarns are okay too.
Back of Square in the Round
Instructions:
Cast on 4 st. Join to work in the round.
R1: * Kfb, repeat from * to end of round. (Result: 8 st.)
R2: Purl.
R3: * Kfb, repeat from * to end of round. (Result: 16 st.)
R4: Purl.
Arrange stitches in 4 groups of 4, placing markers between each group.
R5: *Kfb, K to 1 st before marker, Kfb, slip marker, repeat from * to end of round. (Result: Increased 8 st.)
R6: Purl.
Repeat rounds 5 and 6 until the square measures 8 inches (20 cm) across.
If you like, switch colours occasionally on odd rounds to create stripes.
Bind off loosely using a larger needle if necessary to keep the edge stretchy.
Sew in ends and block if desired.
