Very simple stash-buster blanket.

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

You mentioned the 'N' word

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!

P.S The organisation, I mean.

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.

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.

Thank you Witzend so one would increase by Kf&b on the centre stitch of each row? I might start it now, 6 rows in ...

From experience of knitting much smaller things, e.g. the triangular head ‘cloths’ of my Nativity shepherds! - the central increase makes a slightly curved item - if that’s what is wanted.

I’ve finished the first 2 pieces (of 4) of my blanket, each 20 inches square. (My cloth tape measure is ancient and doesn’t do cms.).
Only problem now, is how to join the non-fringe edges. I’ve found an ‘edge to edge’ stitch, but a trial run in red isn’t the neatest in the world. Not that I expect Gdcs will be looking too closely and tut-tutting, but a more perfect finish would be satisfying.

Kalu I like knitting triangular shawls or scarves but I don't understand your suggestion of increasing in the centre, surely for a triangle the increases are at each end of the row only?

Beautiful.
I'd also recommend the ripple crochet blanket from the Attic24 site. Repetitive but not boring.

I think they're gorgeous- I've picked up 2 like new stash busters at charity shops that are well thought out and beautiful- One is several shades of off white and the other reminiscent of the traditional Pendleton wool blanket called Glacier National Park-

MiniMoon only yesterday i was watching a utube about crocheting and the American lady showed how to weave loose ends in so they dont show and she was also using a special fabric glue to stick the ends down once you had weaved them. The glue is flexible and can be washed. Sorry i didnt catch the name of it but i am sure if you searched it would be easy to find.

No left over wool here either as I used up all mine last winter knitting DGD a sloppy, weirdly stripped jumper. She loves it, especially the sparkly stripes!

What a good idea for using up cotton Greta I will now use my stash of cotton to do wash mitts for GDs. ?

Very beautiful Witzend (and minimoon too).
Witzend, weren't you the one who was making those lovely Santas for the school fair? Hope I've remembered that correctly!

It's fabulous Witzend so colourful and looks so neat.

Thanks for the yarn-joining tip, DannieRae. A bit late for this one but I’ll look up for next time!

I like the idea of wash mittens, Greta - might even buy some cotton for the purpose!

Best thing about this blanket, it uses up those tiddly little oddments that aren’t much use for anything else. Not that I’ve got many of those - mostly whopping great balls of cheap and cheerful - I could probably knit a dozen blankets with this lot! And why so many different greens/golds/yellows?

I had a bag full of cotton yarn in lovely primary colours. I haven't got the patience for big projects these days so I knitted some stripey wash mittens for my young grandchildren. Very quick and easy. They loved them and I'm now knitting some more!