Noro Mitered Squares Blanket Knitting Pattern

Noro Mitered Squares Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Noro Mitered Squares Blanket is a knitted throw blanket constructed from individual mitered squares that are joined together to create a finished piece measuring approximately 45 inches by 114 centimeters square. This design uses a modular construction method, allowing crafters to build the blanket one square at a time before assembling them into the final blanket.

Techniques Used

This blanket is worked flat on circular needles, making it accessible for knitters of all skill levels, as it is rated as an easy project. The mitered square technique is the primary construction method, which involves strategic decreasing to create the characteristic diagonal fold lines that define each square. Knitters will use pick up and knit techniques to add stitches along edges when joining squares together. The pattern also incorporates stitch markers to help track pattern placement and decreases throughout the work.

Stitches Used

The blanket is primarily worked in garter stitch, which creates a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges. This fundamental stitch is ideal for mitered square construction because it provides clear stitch definition for shaping. The pattern uses standard decreasing methods including slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases to shape the mitered corners. Additional techniques referenced in the pattern include yarn over stitches for creating new stitches, slip stitch for edge work, and purlwise manipulation for specific stitch placements. The pattern also incorporates selvage stitches at edges to facilitate easier seaming when joining the completed squares.

Materials

The Noro Mitered Squares Blanket requires:

• Yarn: 8 x 50g balls of Noro Silk Garden in colorway #8 (Color A) and 8 x 50g skeins of Noro Silk Garden Solo in colorway #3 (Color B), combining two distinct Noro yarn lines for color variation and visual interest
• Needles: One size US 8 (5mm) circular needle measuring 32 inches long, sized to obtain proper gauge
• Notions: Stitch markers for tracking decreases and pattern sections

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The blanket is worked to a gauge of 16 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in garter stitch using US 8 (5mm) needles. Each individual mitered square measures 5½ inches square, and the completed blanket measures approximately 45 inches square. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements.