To the ladies who are knitting blanket squares, I hate the sewing together bit so have devised a method where there is minimal sewing. I usually cast on 60 stitches but any even number of stitches will work.
Row 1: knit (wrong side)
Row 2: knit 28 stitches, knit 2 together tbl then knit 2 together normally, knit to end of the row
Row 3: knit
Row 4: knit 27 stitches, knit 2 together tbl then knit 2 together normally, knit to end of the row
Row 5: knit
Row 6: knit 26 stitches, knit 2 together tbl then knit 2 together normally, knit to end of the row
Repeat these 2 rows decreasing the number of stitches you knit in each even row and eventually you will be left with 1 stitch at the top right of your square. At this point you pick up 29 more stitches along the top of your original square, cast on a further 30 and start again. I have done all my blankets in garter stitch as I like the chunky feel. Mine have all been knitted in random dye wools which give a great effect although I’m planning one in two colour stripes next.