Hip To Be Square

Sometimes you just hafta be a little square. Or knit squares, at least. :)

A good friend told me this simple pattern over coffee during a morning playdate with our respective kids....and I thought it seemed too easy to give much thought to. Until I tried it! This "Simple Square" pattern is fast, easy--and can be used as a building block for a gazillion different craft ideas! Just try it!

So far I've used these squares to create blankets, purses, kitchen hot-pads, washcloths, AND fun toy balls. Give it a whirl--you'll be as addicted to this pattern as I am!

Simple Square
Cast on 3 stitches.
*Knit 1, yarn over, knit to end of row*. Turn work.
Repeat *.* until you have a triangle as large as half your square (however large you make it is entirely up to you!)
*Knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to end of row*. Turn work.
Repeat *.* until last 3 stitches.
Slip first stitch knit-wise. Knit 2 together, PSSO.
Cut yarn & tie off! Presto--a simple square!

You can choose any weight yarn, any size needles, the options are endless with this pattern! You can sew them together for multi-colored scarves, baby blankets, or quick purses. They can be doll blankies, hot pads, you name it! It's a super-easy pattern--cast on 3, knit 1, YO, knit to end....then reverse for the other half. Knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to end. Piece o' cake!

Knit one, purl two, smile three........and keep crafting!