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I'm continuing the Granny Square Month celebration with another roundup of granny squares. This one is for 6″ (15 cm) granny squares, which happen to be my favorite size. 6″ squares are great for using up small scraps of yarn. They also fit nicely when combined with 9″ and 12″ squares (and, of course, other 6″ squares). If you're making a larger blanket, you can even combine them with 4″ or 8″ squares, so they are very versatile. I've done some 6″ square roundups before, but there are always more being designed (and, they are my favorite size!).

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Second row, from left to right: Third row, from left to right: Bottom row, from left to right: Top row, from left to right:
If you enjoyed this roundup, check out these related posts:

And, if you're a multi-crafter, my Anthology Blanket includes 30 knitting patterns for 6″ squares.

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12 Free Crochet Patterns for 6" Granny Squares

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I'm continuing the Granny Square Month celebration with another roundup of granny squares. This one is for 6″ (15 cm) granny squares, which happen to be my favorite size. 6″ squares are great for using up small scraps of yarn. They also fit nicely when combined with 9″ and 12″ squares (and, of course, other 6″ squares).

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Halfknits Charity Knitting and Crochet Group - 6-inch Knitted Block Patterns

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Corner to corner knitted square - good for making your squares an accurate size when you don't know how many stitches to cast on https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/06/corner-to-corner-knitting.html

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Corner to corner knitted square - good for making your squares an accurate size when you don't know how many stitches to cast on https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/06/corner-to-corner-knitting.html

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'Corner to Corner' knitting is a traditional age-old method - still popular today, perhaps because it is so easy.

You can make a corner to corner washcloth in cotton yarn if you would like a quick project.

Or make a corner to corner blanket as big as you would like.
You may need long straight needles for this, or work backwards and forwards on a long circular needle.

Corner to Corner Garter Stitch Knitting

Row 2: K1, kfb, knit to end

Repeat Row 2 until you are happy with the size

Next Row: K2, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 4sts left on your needle

Pass the first stitch over the second stitch

Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop to fasten off

Corner to Corner Knitting with a Lacy Edge

Row 4: K2, yon, knit to end

Repeat Row 4 until you are happy with the size

Next Row: K1, k2tog, yon, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 4sts left on your needle

Next Row: K1, s1, k1, psso,k1

Next Row: S1, k2tog, psso

Cut the yarn and pull it through the loop to fasten off

5" squares are ideal for bonding squares ~ (make 2)

10" square in cotton yarn is ideal for a washcloth

16" square is ideal for a premature baby blanket, and this can be made using one 100g ball of acrylic yarn

Top Tip: If you are making a blanket ~ Count the number of balls you have of the yarn you want to use (or note the total number of grams). Increase until you have used half of this amount - then it is time to decrease. This ensures you will not run out of yarn for your project 😊

Please Note: Because knitted stitches are longer than they are wide - this means that when you use this method you may find that your knitting is more 'kite' or 'rhombus' shape than 'square' shape. This affects some knitters much more than others. If it is a problem for you - you may find that it helps to pull the piece into a more square shape - pin it out, cover it with a damp tea towel or cloth, and leave it to dry (this is a form of blocking).

It is easy to see why this is also sometimes called diagonal or bias knitting.

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'Corner to Corner' knitting is a traditional age-old method - still popular today, perhaps because it is so easy. You can make a corner to corner washcloth in cotton yarn if you would like a quick project. Or make a corner to corner blanket as big as you would like.

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New world record attempt for longest knitted blanket

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New world record attempt for longest knitted blanket

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***Deadline 10th August 2021***
9 C2C 8" knitted squares sewn together in x3 square to be sent off towards record

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Square Knitters has 41 members. This group is for knitters who would like to be included in a world record attempt at making the worlds largest blanket.

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Oxfam is one if the UK's most recognised charities with the largest high-street presence. Did you know that they are always in need of handmade crafts they can sell to raise money including knitted and crocheted items? There's more details on their website which includes free knitting patterns including a knitted hat with flaps, a corsage and handwarmers. All knits and crochet pieces can be dropped to your local store. They also welcome sewn products too.

The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre is calling knitters and crocheters of every skill level to get involved with their Stitches of Support project. This community-based project aims to take knitted squares sent in by volunteers to create blankets for patients going through active cancer treatment. Squares can be in whatever design you like but need to be 8 x 8 inches in size and use a double knit stitch, they will be joined together to create blankets by the organisation's Knit and Natter group. Download one of their Stitches of Support forms here, to include with your squares so that they know where they've come from.

Knit-a-square is an organisation supported by a community of compassionate crafters to help make the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa better, one square at a time.  They are in need of volunteers to knit, crochet or loom 8-inch squares that can be turned into colourful blankets to gift to children. Full details on how to package and where to send finished squares can be found here.

Warm Baby Project welcome knitted and crocheted items for premature babies who need to keep warm. At the moment they need 24 inch blankets and newborn size hats (no holes, cab be crochet). They can be dropped off in Exmouth. You’ll find several free knitting patterns you could use on their website. Their facebook page is here.

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Angels for Exeter cathedral Christmas tree

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Angels for Exeter cathedral Christmas tree

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For those wondering what size to make blankets

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We're still waiting for the official verification, but the final result was 14,279 meters of bunting made up of 79,001 pieces of bunting. Many thanks to everyone who contributed.

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http://counties.britishlegion.org.uk/media/4069303/Poppy-Patterns.pdf

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Talking about interesting patterns for variegated wool...
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-leaves-40

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/10-knitting-words/knit

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Devon County Show Bunting World Record Attempt

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Devon County Show Bunting World Record Attempt

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I've been sent this by a group trying to break the world record by producing 8km of bunting for the Devon County Show.
I'm happy to post off batches on a monthly basis if anyone else would like to make some.

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Little owl patterns

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Baby Owl Ornaments pattern by Josephine Wu

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Get ready to make lots of baby owl ornaments! Once you've made one, you'll want to make a few dozen more because these are so quick and easy to crochet. :) What's your favorite color??? ------

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Little mini crochet octopuses

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This week I am happy to bring you one of my more popular patterns from my old blog, Mini Ami Octopi!

I wrote this pattern back in 2009 and it is by far my most popular free pattern over on Ravelry. In 2010 I wrote an updated version where you can make the tentacles all in one piece instead of 8 individual parts.

The possibilities for these little guys is endless - I've seen people make hats for them, embroider faces and even make armies of different colour ones, like the picture above. They are very simple to make, and I hope the photo tutorials below will help you out with the more tricky all-in-one tentacle part.

I have also written the pattern out in standard form at the btootm of this page, for those that don't need the photo tutorial

So without further-a-do - here's Mini Ami Octopi!

You Will Need:. Crochet Hook (I used 3.5mm [E]. This will keep your stitches nice and tight and the tentacles curly)
. Small Amount Of Double Knit or Light Worsted Weight Yarn
. 7mm Safety Eyes
. Stitch Markers Or Piece Of Scrap Yarn
. Yarn/Embroidery Needle
. Poly-fill Or Other Stuffing
. Button and beads (Optional)

Abbreviations
. Ch - Chain Stitch
. Sc - Single Crochet
. Hdc - Half Double Crochet
. St/Sts - Stitch/Stitches
. Slst - Slip Stitch
. Inc (Increase) - 2 Sc into 1 St
. Dec (Decrease) - 1 Sc across 2 Sts
. ** - Marks a group of stitches to be repeated until the round is completed

Gauge
No gauge, just keep your stitches nice and tight to avoid gaps in your work

Finished Size
1 3/4'' Tall by 3'' Wide (approx) using a 3.5mm (E) hook

Other Info. As this is amigurumi, work in continuous rounds; in a spiral. Don't join at the end of a row; just keep going
. Use stitch markers or a piece of scrap yarn to mark the start of every round. Replace at the start of the next round as you go along. This will help you keep track of where you started, and saves a lot of time if things go wrong!
. I write my patterns in American terms, so Sc means Single Crochet; Dc means Double Crochet etc.
. The number at the end of each round is the number of stitches you should now have
. I strongly recommend using a small hook i.e.- 3.5mm (E), to keep the proportions of the toy as they are in the pictures

Ch 2, Sc 6 into the 2nd Ch from hook, or Magic Ring 6 (6 Sc)

Single Crochet Increase into each Single crochet stitch around (12 Sc)

Single Crochet into the first stitch, then Single Crochet Increase into the next. Repeat around the circle 5 more times. (18 Sc)

Single Crochet into the next 2 stitches, Single Crochet Increase into the 3rd. Repeat around the circle 5 more times (24 Sc)

Single Crochet into the next 3 stitches, Single Crochet Increase into the 4th. Repeat around the circle 5 more times (30 Sc)

Single Crochet in each stitch around (30 Sc) for 5 rows

Single Crochet into the first 3 stitches, Single Crochet Decrease over then next 2. Repeat around 5 more times (24 Sc)

When you have completed this step, it's time to insert the eyes. Take each eye and place a couple of rounds above where you are working, nearly half way up the piece. Apply backs to the eyes and continue...

Single Crochet Decrease over all stitches (12 Sc)

Stuff your octopi with fluffy stuffing - make him nice and solid so he keeps his shape

Single Crochet Decrease over all remaining stitches (6 Sc) and sew the opening closed. Bind Off.

You've made the body! Yay! On to the tentacles...

Chain 2, Single Crochet 8 into the 2nd Chain from hook, or Magic Ring 8 (8 Sc)

Half-Double Crochet 2 into 2nd Chain from hook. Half-Double Crochet 3 into all remaining Chains, back to the beginning of the Chain. Slip Stitch into the next Single Crochet stitch to anchor the tentacle.

You may wish to curl your tentacle up a little by twisting it clockwise - it can be a bit loose after crocheting it up and this will give it a boost

Repeat Step 2 and 3 to create the next tentacle...

... and each tentacle around, until you have 8. Bind Off, Leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew tentacle piece to the bottom of the body. I find it stays more securely if you sew right around the very edge of the piece, binding each tentacle individually to the body piece, then adding a few stitches to the middle area.

Be creative! For my octopi I added a little heart shaped button and tiny pink seed beads for cheeks. You can add hats, different buttons and beads, embroidery - anything!

And you're done! Yay!

I really hope you enjoyed making your own Mini Ami Octopus! If you have any questions about the pattern process at all then please don't hesitate to leave a comment below, and I will be happy to help

And as promised - here is the pattern written out for you, incase you don't need the photo tutorial <3 p="">3>

Body1. Ch2, Sc 6 into 2nd Ch from hook, or Magic Ring 6 (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. *Sc, Inc* around (18)
4. Sc 2, Inc around (24)
5. *Sc 3, Inc* around (30)
6-10. Sc around (30)
11. *Sc 3, Dec* around (24)

13. Dec around (6)
*Bind off, weave in end*

Tentacles
1. Ch2, Sc 8 into 2nd Ch from hook, or Magic Ring 8 (8). Join with a Slst to beginning Sc.
2. Ch 14
3. HDC 2 in 2nd Ch from hook, and HDC 3x in each Ch across to beginning Ch. Slst to next Sc in circle.
4 - 10. Repeat rounds 2 and 3 until you have created 8 tentacles.
*Bind Off, Leave Long Tail for Sewing*

Again, any problems just leave a comment! And don't forget to add your completed octopi to the the patterns Ravelry page so everyone else can see your awesome creation!

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This week I am happy to bring you one of my more popular patterns from my old blog, Mini Ami Octopi! I wrote this pattern back in 2009 and it is by far my most popular free pattern over on Ravelry.

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Knitted - Mortar Board

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The Big Knit Challenge for Innocent Smoothies

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Knitted - Basic Bobble Hat

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Knitted - Strawberry

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Knitted - Pixie

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Crochet - Pac Man Ghosts

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Free pattern: the innocent big knit Pacman ghost hats

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Earlier this year I spotted the super delicious innocent smoothies in our supermarket and I bought one bottle of each flavor . W...

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Knitted - Minion

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Knitted - Postbox

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Crochet - Mouse

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The Big Knit Challenge for Innocent Smoothies

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Crochet -Octopus

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The Big Knit Challenge for Innocent Smoothies

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Innocent Smoothie Hat Knitted - Noddy

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The Big Knit Challenge for Innocent Smoothies

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Support patients with dementia at the RD&E hospital by knitting a basic hand muff.

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Last year the staff life festival was a scorcher! We had a great day knitting and crocheting in the sun. Stay tuned for details of this year's stall.

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We are supporting Blankets for the homeless making 6” squares that will be made into blankets for homeless people around the UK. Materials are provided for charity knits