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Quilting:
Any donations of quilting squares are requested to be cut from cotton.
Whole quilts are also most gratefully accepted.

Knitting Instructions

basic materials
New 4 ply Worsted-weight acrylic yarns
Knitting Needles 4mm (or the size needed for your gauge)

basic patterns
Any Pattern can be used to make the squares.
This is a good way to practice a new pattern.

knitting
Cast on 40 stitches for all patterns
(or the number needed for your gauge of 8" (20cm) )
When square is finished bind off and tie in loose threads.

garter stitch
Knit every row until piece measures 8" x 8" ( 20cm x 20cm )

stockinette stitch
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Repeat these rows until pieces measures 8" x 8" ( 20cm x 20cm )

 

 

 

 

 

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