First blanket squares. What do you think?

[hotchocolate86]

These are the first two blanket squares I’ve knitted. They are a bit bigger than 6 inches. More like 7 inches and for a baby blanket. Would something like these be ok for woolly hugs?

[Wh0KnowsWhereTheT1meG0es]

Lovely colours! Yes they would be fine for WH provided you use the right yarn and colours, although slightly smaller would be better, it's easier to stretch a small square into a blanket than squash a big one.

[hotchocolate86]

Thank you for the reply. I’m pleased they look ok and I’d definitely reduce the stitches to get them smaller for woolly hugs. I’m just pleased they came out ok this time.

[bookbook]

They are great! . As WhoKnows has said, yes to make them a little smaller , and a tip which would help the constructors would be to do a small edge of moss or garter stitch :)

[hotchocolate86]

Thanks @bookbook If I do a border will that stop them from rolling so much? I’m worried How I will sew them together with how much they roll! I don’t think it will be easy.

[bookbook]

Knitted squares nearly always roll ( I'm a knitter :) ) - and yes, the border will help - I tend to do about 4 rows at the top and bottom, and 4 stitches either side for even ness ( but depending on a pattern can be more or less - just personal preference )

[hotchocolate86]

Thanks bookbook I’ll try that on my next square and see how I get on.

[KatyLovesKats]

Hi hotchocolate86, I have just knitted my first square for one of these blankets too - and mine is an inch too big! I'm just about to try again with fewer stitches...

[KnottyAndPistey]

Morning! Always lovely to have new crafters!

Happy days