How I knit my Cosy Memories blanket, Part 1: How to knit a square

This is a tutorial of how to knit one square of the cosy memories blanket. Written instructions for the square are shown below:
I cast on 49 stitches on 2.75mm needles with 4ply yarn
Knit 2 rows
Row 3:K23, Centre double decrease from the wrong side (Slip 2 knitwise seperately, slip them back purlwise separately, then slip them both at the same time to the right needle purlwise from the back, purl next stitch and slip two slipped stitches over this one. You therefore decrease two stitches on this row), K23
Row 4: Knit row
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have 1 stitch left on the needle. You will need to knit one less stitch before and after the centre double decrease on each repeat. So you will need to knit 22 stitches before and after the centre double decrease on the first repeat, 21 stitches on the second and so on.
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[@doggomom-tv7sx]

13 blocks in and wow i thought knitting socks was addictive. This is awesome!!!!! Thank you

[@eryniel3585]

This is a great tutorial! :) Thanks for taking the time to show all the steps involved, including how you weave in the ends, and thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial! Can’t wait to see the next part!

[@crafthousemagic]

It is a pleasure, especially when you leave such lovely messages, thank you x

[@sally-annebrown1298]

Hi. I know this is an old video but just a note to OP and that is I actually go to 3.75mm needles and 8 ply yarn. Bit bigger squares but turns out great

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! This is by far my favorite scrappy blanket so far.

[@alibalybee1648]

Thank you for a very informative and easy to follow tutorial I feel much more confident to give this project another try now.

[@destinbelleknits5788]

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[@NattyKnitterNeet]

Hi, Ellie. Love the way you teach! I enjoy watching your videos tremendously and find inspiration for my projects. I have started my mitered square blanket and have followed your instructions every step of the way. Thanks for being such a wonderful teacher. xoxo

[@crafthousemagic]

Thank you so much! x x

[@kimmysongbird9637]

I love you took the time to do this step by step... it’s what I need! Thank you !!! ❤️🌷❤️ cheers from Vancouver BC

[@lianaukema84]

Thanks for this tutorial Ellie, you’re such a great knitter!!😊😊

[@sharonkeller7397]

I enjoyed seeing your method of making a square. I've never seen this type of decrease. It lays very nice and smooth and doesn't cause the fabric to fold where the center is. Have fun Ellie! Sharon xx

[@crafthousemagic]

Thanks Sharon xx

[@hisalone7166]

Such a lovely tutorial! So clear and concise. You'll have everyone knitting blankets in no time! :). Blessings! Beverly

[@crafthousemagic]

Thank Beverly! I hope I did not confuse you by uploading it twice and deleting the first one x

[@elopez1221]

I'm late to the party....just found this tutorial...I'm going to try making this blanket.

[@devonstitchessarah5212]

Excellent tutorial Ellie, now I can get on with my vertices! Great tip to go up to larger needles too 💕

[@lindapenney5207]

Awesome update Ellie thank you for sharing

[@rachelberry1570]

Thanks for the tutorials. I'm going to try and use up my scrap sock yarn and maybe dye so specially for it. It's addictive!

[@jilllindfield2187]

Excellent tutorial, thankyou so much xx

[@madelynmanos2131]

Thank you, Ellie! That was great!

[@crafthousemagic]

Thank you x

[@debbiegriffiths2308]

Thanks Ellie great tutorial!!!

[@ginalevesque6596]

Thank you so much for the sharing, I really appreciate as I am planning to knit one soon . I also plan to buy my first yarn advent calendar this year! Bye !

[@karensemones9302]

I love knitting and crocheting mitered squares and never saw this type of center decrease, but I like the way it looks. Thanks for this informative video.

[@curlynoodle2929]

Excellent tutorial, thank you so much x x Sharon x x

[@hisalone7166]

Ok!!! I'm not crazy after all. xoxoxoxoxo

[@joanmachado9063]

Great video thank you

[@LindaPenney]

Awesome update thank you for sharing

[@vanessalumbra9409]

I love this pattern. However, I can't seem to get the center stitch to lay flat. On every square I knit it is wavy. I've never had a problem with tension before this. I've been knitting since I was 7. I am now 68. I've got 4 squares done and ready to rip them all out. I just can't figure it out. So frustrated. EDITED TO ADD: I think I figured it out! Squares are looking much better. There will be 4 and 1/2 that will stay wonky but I'm not ripping them out as they are connected and that's ok.

[@crafthousemagic]

Apologies for the delay in reply. I am so glad you sorted it. Once you have it in hour head it is a real pleasure knit x x

[@pennylew01]

As always a great video, I am curious as to why you don't to the center double decrease knit wise on the right side and just purl that stitch on the wrong side to get that lovely diagonal line

[@crafthousemagic]

Hi Penny, I tried it the other way but I liked the idea of having the whole knit row on the right side without any interruptions, sounds silly, but that is what I prefer x

[@jmarylastone]

I noticed that you lever knit (I think there is another name for it too) - in some vintage footage of Queen Elizabeth she lever knits - anyway, I tried that way of knitting and I liked it on small squares and such but couldn't get the hang of it once the piece started getting so big it draped over my thumb - you do lovely work

[@crafthousemagic]

Oh fantastic! I did not know it was called that, that is really interesting! I feel all royal knitting like Queen Elizabeth. I have got used to knitting wider things but I am not a fan of knitting with very thick wool. I have adapted my knitting so I can knit with my hands over the needles but I find this method more comfortable x

[@alexandergrossi5884]

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[@socksformum]

Thank you so much for this excellent video! How on earth are you able to film with such clarity? Are you wearing one of those Go Pros on your head?

[@crafthousemagic]

He he! I film with my arms around the tripod so that it is pointing at my hands, not the easiest setup but at least you can see what I am doing x

[@lidasantander2714]

You really make it super hard that simple decrease ?

[@crafthousemagic]

It really isn’t that hard

[@peggypennie1088]

Thank you!

[@davekelly5678]

Everything I knit, my tension is always tight. Have tried using different side needles, but it's still tight and hard to work with, especially when I pearl

[@crafthousemagic]

Try changing your knitting technique? Perhaps try and relax a bit any enjoy the process as well. I know what you mean when my husband knits he is super tight and it makes it difficult to knit. However changing to hiyahiya sharps helped him as well. As they are slicker and sharper than other needles. I hope that helps x x

[@davekelly5678]

Thank you. I manage to get to the 9 stitch reduction then must have dropped a stitch somewhere 😭. Will be trying again today lol.

[@jaznz53]

Great way to use up left over scraps of yarn. If you use thicker yarn and larger needles do you still start with 49 stitches?

[@crafthousemagic]

You can. Or if you want smaller squares you could always reduce the number of stitches. Keeping an uneven number for the the centre decrease line x x

[@maureenlewicki437]

Wow, the reverse center decrease looks fiddly but I love the tidy looking knit stitch the forms!! Have you ever done a “Surprise Jacket?” I wonder if you could use this for the double decrease??

[@crafthousemagic]

I have never tried that Maureen, I will have to look it up. I like the reverse centre double decrease as ever other row is just knit and so relaxing x

[@stockinettestitch]

Hi! Thanks for the video I’ve already made one of these blankets and now I’m starting a new one. I knitted the first square just like you do and as God as my witness I cannot remember how to get the second one going. I have a 49 stitch square and I picked up 24 side stitches because I want to go off to the left with the row. But I can’t remember how to cast on the other 25 -does it matter? Feel like I’m losing my mind. 😆 Do you have a video for the next step? Thanks again!!

[@conniewatson7954]

Can You Use Any Different Size Needles And Yarn ., To Make Up A Cozy Memory Blanket.,. It Probably Would Look Cool!!😁👍😊☺😉 Happy Knitting...

[@crafthousemagic]

Yes you could use any thickness of yarn really. It is just that I have lots of 4 ply weight yarn x

[@conniewatson7954]

@@crafthousemagic I Like To Order Some Yarn., I Just Got To Learn How To Go About Ordering It... I Never Really Got A Chance To Order Some Yarn.. I'm New At This... 😂😂😂😁👍

[@NattyKnitterNeet]

Hi, Ellie. I loved this project and have started a project based on this. Depending on the amount of yarn that I have this will turn out to be either a throw or an afghan. I tried linking this pattern with your name on Ravelry but could not find it. Could you help me out with this?

[@crafthousemagic]

Hi Navneet, I have not got it uploaded on Ravelry as a pattern as it is based on others patterns, I wrote the instructions on my project page on Ravelry which is www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftHouseMagic/cosy-cosy-memories x

[@jackiefawcett2869]

hi Ellie,just come across your KZbin channel,it's great😊. can I ask are you using dpns because it's a small project. X tia

[@crafthousemagic]

Jackie Fawcett yes I am using the DPNs with stoppers on as larger needles are a bit fiddly x

[@stockinettestitch]

Jackie Fawcett I do 49 stitch squares too and I use 16” circulars. Works great as well.

[@sandrapolichino8806]

I enjoyed your video. I do have a questions though. I have seen the regular center double decrease and now your reverse center double decrease. Is there a reason why you use the reverse because it seems that there are more steps involved for the same result. Does it look different? Thanks and I love your blanket !!!

[@crafthousemagic]

Sandra Polichino I found it easier to do the reverse sentry double decrease because it means that on all the rows that are on the front side it is just plain knit. If I did it on the right side I would also need to include a purl on the centre back. I would end up knitting past it all the time. That means I only have to remember to do the decrease on the backside and just plain knit everywhere else x

[@sandrapolichino8806]

Thank you so much for answering my question and ... Wow !!! ... it makes so much sense. I have watched tons of vids and now I think I have the perfect pattern !!! Woohoo ... thanks again !!!

[@saravillalobosa.3073]

Hola no puedo hacer esta puntada la del centro

[@crafthousemagic]

There are other methods, but this is the method I like to use. It is easy once you get the hang of it x

[@pamelarivera5058]

Thank you!