Very simple stash-buster blanket.

Well done witzend

My yarn group have been knitting patchwork blankets with no sewing in ends. The mitred square:
www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/335447872242188792/

However, it's not mindless enough for me so I think yours is easier.

What a brilliant idea. I might copy it, if you don't mind.
A few years ago there was an organisation which wanted blankets for babies somewhere, so I used up left over wool for that. I don't know if they still exist.

P.S The organisation, I mean.

Yes, I’ve seen a few mitred patterns, Grammaretto - they do look brilliant, and I’d love to be able to knit one without frequently going wrong, having to undo a row and cursing most foully, but alas I’m afraid it would never happen!

Could you crochet them together Witzend? Instead of using invisible stitches, make them a feature?

You mentioned the 'N' word

I made one of those mitred square blankets several years ago Grammaretto. It was so lovely not having any ends to sew in! The only downside is you do have to be aware of colour placement because, unlike blankets made from individual squares, once it's done you can't change your mind!

Witzend

Yes, I’ve seen a few mitred patterns, Grammaretto - they do look brilliant, and I’d love to be able to knit one without frequently going wrong, having to undo a row and cursing most foully, but alas I’m afraid it would never happen!

After your fabulous 'N' word sets last year, you would have no difficulty at all - they are so easy to do. Seriously! Give it a try

Apologies for using the ‘N’ word, Callistemon - I hope it didn’t bring you out in shivers of dread of Things Left Undone (assuming they still are...)

Alas I never did learn to crochet, and I don’t feel like starting now, so that’s not an option. Looks as if it’s going to be a not very neat edge to edge stitch, then.

I have Left Undone Those Things which I Ought to have Done!

I only just taught myself to crochet last year, Witzend
Two different stitches only so far.

I should learn, I know, esp. since I inherited a whole set of crochet hooks from my mother, as well as her collection of knitting needles.

But dare I say I’ve got a bit of a Thing about crochet? I know it’s irrational, but it dates back to a housemate I had for a year or two before I was married - she was endlessly crocheting absolutely hideous ponchos in the most garish colours. She was lovely, but I lived in dread of her making me one, and not only having to pretend to like it, but having to wear it!

I’m a great fan of the mitred blanket. I belong to an online group which supports lots of charities who welcome blankets. The group received a large donation of yarn packs normally given free with magazines, 4 of which I used to make a very colourful lap blanket with no sewing up?

Anything that doesn't require sewing up is fine with me!