Knitted squares Knitted squares are used to make blankets which the Salvation Army distributes to street kids or homeless people. The squares are also used to make baby blankets. Knit as many squares as you like. Julie Timewell, Tight Knit World Coordinator, is available to sew together donated squares to make small and large blankets and she crotchets a border around them. Pattern 8 ply wool Needles size 7 (4.5mm) or 8 (4 mm) • • • Cast on 30 stitches. When casting on, leave a length of yarn approximately 30 cm long and again when casting off. This length is used to sew the squares together. Knit in garter stitch (plain) for approximately 62 rows until the knitting is square. Cast off. 25 squares make a blanket for a baby 100 squares make a blanket for an adult Square with lengths of yarn Baby blanket Adult blanket Tight Knit World September 2007