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February 29, 2024Squirrel
Originally published on February 24, 2024
I knitted a square featuring a little squirrel. As I completed the square, I decided to sew on a pearl to serve as the squirrel's eye. If you want to add a pearl to your square as well, I recommend knitting it into the fabric. I used 4.5 mm beads; my smallest crochet hook is 1.5 mm, and it does not fit through the small hole in the middle of the bead. I found that using a wire or scrap yarn was the most effective method for securing it to the stitch. This technique not only allows a sturdier attachment but also is the pearl visible from both sides.
The size of the bead you choose to use as the squirrel's eye should depend on the yarn weight and needle size you're using for your square. If you opt for a larger square, make sure your bead is large enough to clearly represent the eye. When using a bigger size bead, attaching them with a crochet hook should be easy.
The squirrel square looks amazing on both sides, so the choice of which side to use is entirely up to you!
I decided to share all patterns for free on my blog. With these versatile patterns, you can create not only a beautiful blanket, but also stylish dishcloths or other creations.
I think this would also make lovely gifts for your loved ones!
I've created both a chart and a written pattern. You can find the PDF of the pattern, both written and chart, at the end of this blog post. When using the chart, remember that odd rows (wrong side) read from left to right, and even rows (right side) read from right to left.
Feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions or need assistance. I'm always eager to help fellow crafters enthusiasts on their creative journeys.
Happy crafting!
Instruction
Finished Measurements:
20 cm width
16 cm height
Gauge blocked:
21 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm
Exact gauge is not critical
Yarn:
DK weight yarn
I am using Drops Lima
Yarn Requirement:
20 g each square
Needles:
4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
Notes:
Gartner stitch is used to frame the motif; on the RS (right side) and WS (wrong side) all stitches are knit stitches.
When using the chart, read odd Rows (WS) from left to right and even rows (RS) from right to left.
Key:
K Knit stitch
P Purl Stitch
CO Cast on
BO Bind off
Written Pattern:
CO 45 stitches
→ Row 1 [WS]: k45
← Row 2 [RS]: k45
→ Row 3 [WS]: k45
← Row 4 [RS]: k45
→ Row 5 [WS]: k3, p39, k3
← Row 6 [RS]: k45
→ Row 7 [WS]: k3, p11, k12, p16, k3
← Row 8 [RS]: k12, p4, k4, p9, k16
→ Row 9 [WS]: k3, p11, k4, p1, k6, p2, k8, p7, k3
← Row 10 [RS]: k9, p17, k1, p5, k13
→ Row 11 [WS]: k3, p10, k4, p1, k19, p5, k3
← Row 12 [RS]: k8, p19, k1, p4, k13
→ Row 13 [WS]: k3, p10, k4, p1, k20, p4, k3
← Row 14 [RS]: k7, p20, k1, p4, k13
→ Row 15 [WS]: k3, p10, k5, p2, k18, p4, k3
← Row 16 [RS]: k7, p17, k1, p7, k13
→ Row 17 [WS]: k3, p5, k3, p3, k12, p1, k11, p4, k3
← Row 18 [RS]: k8, p10, k1, p16, k2, p1, k7
→ Row 19 [WS]: k3, p4, k1, p1, k16, p1, k11, p5, k3
← Row 20 [RS]: k9, p10, k1, p15, k2, p1, k7
→ Row 21 [WS]: k3, p4, k1, p3, k1, p2, k11, p1, k9, p7, k3
← Row 22 [RS]: k10, p10, k1, p9, k2, p7, k6
→ Row 23 [WS]: k3, p3, k1, p5, k1, p2, k9, p1, k9, p8, k3
← Row 24 [RS]: k12, p8, k2, p7, k4, p5, k7
→ Row 25 [WS]: k3, p6, k1, p6, k6, p3, k7, p1, k4, p5, k3
← Row 26 [RS]: k7, p6, k1, p6, k2, p7, k7, p1, k8
→ Row 27 [WS]: k3, p11, k9, p2, k6, p1, k7, p3, k3
← Row 28 [RS]: k6, p7, k1, p6, k1, p11, k13
→ Row 29 [WS]: k3, p10, k11, p2, k5, p2, k6, p3, k3
← Row 30 [RS]: k6, p6, k1, p6, k2, p11, k13
→ Row 31 [WS]: k3, p11, k3, p1, k6, p2, k13, p3, k3
← Row 32 [RS]: k6, p12, k4, p8, k15
→ Row 33 [WS]: k3, p12, k7, p5, k11, p4, k3
← Row 34 [RS]: k8, p9, k5, p7, k16
→ Row 35 [WS]: k3, p14, k2, p1, k3, p7, k5, p7, k3
← Row 36 [RS]: k22, p3, k1, p2, k17
→ Row 37 [WS]: k3, p14, k2, p2, k2, p19, k3
← Row 38 [RS]: k22, p1, k4, p1, k17
→ Row 39 [WS]: k3, p39, k3
← Row 40 [RS]: k45
→ Row 41 [WS]: k3, p39, k3
← Row 42 [RS]: k45
→ Row 43 [WS]: k45
← Row 44 [RS]: k45
→ Row 45 [WS]: k45
BO all stitches, weave in all ends, and block the work.
You can download the PDF to print the pattern here:
Chart
A Little Way to Say Thanks
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