OH! MEMORIES BY LYDIA BROWN & SARAH STEVENS. NOTIONS 1 stitch marker and tapestry needle for weaving in ends

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1 10 YARN Fingering weight square~ 10 grams of yarn per square DK weight square~ 16 grams of yarn per square Worsted weight square~ 20 grams of yarn per square NEEDLES Fingering weight square~ US Size 2 (2.75mm) circular or DK weight square~ US Size 4 (3.5mm) circular or Worsted weight square~ US Size 5 (3.75mm) circular or OH! MEMORIES BY LYDIA BROWN & SARAH STEVENS GAUGE & SIZE Gauge is not important for this pattern, however it is recommended that you use the same weight yarn for all squares added to the same project We created the Oh! Memories blanket pattern because we liked the idea of having a little bit of something special from all of the projects we have ever knit for family and friends, as well as bits and bobbles we have received from this amazing knitting community, all together in one cozy, wrap yourself up in comfort project. NOTIONS 1 stitch marker and tapestry needle for weaving in ends Our Oh! Memories blanket pattern has directions to complete three different size and weight mitered squares.

2 ABBREVIATIONS GLOSSARY~ K= knit K2tog = knit 2 stitches together K2tog tbl = knit 2 stitches together through the back loops PM = place stitch marker SM = slip marker STS = stitches RS = right side WS = wrong side NOTES~ There are instructions for three mitered square sizes all using a different yarn weight, needles size and stitch count. Please make sure you are using the correct instructions for the weight of yarn you choose. All decreases happen on the right side (RS) of your work. Slipping the first stitch of each row as if to purl will make it easier to pick your stitches up later when joining or sewing your squares together. Instructions for how to join all three square sizes have been given in SECTION 2, JOINING YOUR SQUARES, however these instructions are not separated like the instructions in SECTION 1, MAKING YOUR FIRST SQUARE, therefore please pay attention to the stitch counts given and work the appropriate size per the weight of yarn you chose. A picture tutorial has been added to section 2 to show the different styles of joining your squares. 2

3 SECTION 1~ MAKING YOUR FIRST SQUARE FINGERING WEIGHT SQUARES ~ Cast on 32 stitches, PM, cast on 32 more stitches (64 sts in total) SECTION 1~ MAKING YOUR FIRST SQUARE DK WEIGHT SQUARES ~ Cast on 28 stitches, PM, cast on 28 more stitches (56 sts in total) SECTION 1~ MAKING YOUR FIRST SQUARE WORSTED WEIGHT SQUARES ~ Cast on 24 stitches, PM, cast on 24 more stitches (48 sts in total) 3

4 SECTION 2~ JOINING YOUR SQUARES FINGERING, DK & WORSTED WEIGHT SQUARES~ There are several ways to join your squares. You can continue to knit squares following the appropriate instructions above for your preferred yarn weight and sew them all together once you have completed your desired amount. You could knit enough squares to make a perfect square 2 X 2, 3 X 3 etc. then knit a garter ridge border around them, sewing your squares together at the end or you can chose one of the join as you go methods given below. JOIN AS YOU GO OPTION 1~ STRAIGHT EDGE Using your first square rotate your square so that it is a diamond, with the top point being where you pulled the yarn through the final stitch. You will now create a new square on the right or left edge of your first square using the instructions below. This method will give your blanket a straight edge. RIGHT EDGE~ Cast on 32 (28, 24) stitches, PM, then pick up and knit 32 (28, 24) more stitches from the top, right-hand edge of your first square (64 (56, 48) sts in total) You will now continue to knit your square following the instructions from section 1 LEFT EDGE~ Pick up and knit 32 (28, 24) stitches from the top left-hand edge of your first square, PM, then using the cable cast on method cast on 32 (28, 24) more stitches (64 (56, 48) sts in total) You will now continue to knit your square following the instructions from section 1 RIGHT & LEFT EDGE~ For squares that are will be between squares rather than on the outside edge, pick up and knit 32 (28, 24) stitches from the right-hand square, PM, then pick up and knit 32 (28, 24) stitches from the left-hand square (64 (56, 48) sts in total) You will now continue to knit your square following the instructions from section 1 4

5 JOIN AS YOU GO OPTION 2~ CHEVRON EDGE For option 2 there are two ways to join your squares to create the chevron edge. There is the 3 square join as you go or the multi square join as you go option. Both will create the same end result. 3 SQUARE~ For this method you will first need to knit two separate squares. Using your first square rotate your square so that it is a diamond, with the top point being where you pulled the yarn through the final stitch. You will now lay your second square next to your first square so that the right-hand tip touches the left-hand tip of your second square. Then you will pick up and knit 32 (28, 24) stitches from the right-hand square, PM, then pick up and knit 32 (28, 24) stitches from the left-hand square (64 (56, 48) sts in total) You will now continue to knit your square following the instructions from section 1. If using this method you will need to knit a separate square for every joined square until you have knit enough squares to reach the desired width of your blanket. From that point you will work your way up the blanket, knitting separate squares for the outside edges as needed until your blanket reaches your desired length. This method will give your blanket a chevron edge. MULTI SQUARE~ For this method you will first need to determine the desired width of you blanket. To do this knit your first square following the instructions from section 1. Then measure the width of your square from the left-hand tip to the right-hand tip while the square has been rotated into a diamond shape. Take that measurement and the width of your bed (or the surface of the item you wish to have the blanket cover) to determine how many squares you need to make to reach that width. Once you have knit the determined number of squares you will begin joining them in the same manner as the 3 square method and continuing to knit separate squares for the outside edges as needed until your blanket also reaches your desired length. This method will give your blanket a chevron edge. Pattern, pictures, notes Oh! Loops 2015 Please do not distribute or use knitted item for commercial purposes. Lydia and Sarah with any questions at ohloopsyarn@gmail.com 5