Ladybug Laboratory - Blanket Tutorial 1: Base Squares

[@angelacunnington1668]

I have solid very-basic skills and not very many intermediate skills. Please keep being clear! This is amazing! I subscribed to learn from you because you're an awesome teacher! Thank you so, so much!!

[@ladybuglily]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@HuongNguyen-zv4if]

Love the design . Will try to make one with my leftovers. ❤

[@lindasutherland8148]

The whole series re the mitered squares blanket is so helpful. Answered so many of my questions Thank you.

[@speppers1983]

I absolutely love this pattern I am doing one using mandala yarn cakes and a white in baby weight just cause it's what I had on hand you did very well explaining yourself and the process used to accomplish this so glad I found this video series

[@ladybuglily]

Oh that sounds gorgeous! I'd love to see pictures! Will you have the project on ravelry?

[@emem492]

I never leave comments but honestly, this video series is awesome! So helpful! Thank you for taking the time to teach it-- can't wait to make one like this!

[@ladybuglily]

Oh I'm so so glad to hear it! I'd love to see when you're done!

[@shamachelon]

Oh my goodness, I wanted to do a mitered square blanket by Purl Soho and I found a video in Dutch, but I couldn’t understand the technique, plus no other tutorial was showing how to demonstrate it the way it was shown! It was always on an even number of stitches with 4 decreased in all, so thank you very much!

[@soniaguzman762]

Your blanket is one of the prettiest scrap blankets I've seen.

[@ladybuglily]

Thanks!

[@BimmerBabe]

Black between is a great idea. And I love that you purl the decrease. It makes a cute braid down the middle

[@ladybuglily]

Thanks! I love the way it's turning out!

[@Pluviophile218]

You could use the crocheted cast on and have the same beautiful edge as you do when you slip the stitch on the end.

[@christinevoss6993]

I just found this series! I am a new knitter and I can't wait to try this. I never would have thought to put the color in between the blocks I love the look! Thanks. I hope you have finished your blanket.

[@darkcoffeeclouds]

Oh thank you. I'm taking notes (since I like to work from written patterns rather than videos). I'm glad you included how to do the mitered squares because I've never done one before. I'm SO excited to finally get started on one of these.

[@ladybuglily]

Oh good! I think I'm going to write it up in a PDF or something after all of the videos are posted! What you do think?

[@darkcoffeeclouds]

Oh yeah, that would be great. I know a lot of people learn best from videos but I learn best from reading. It is great that you are willing to do that. I know you are busy. I really enjoy learning new knitting techniques.

[@ladybuglily]

It'll take me quite a while, and it won't be until after the videos are all up, but I think I will! Thanks! Hope it helps!

[@juanitamontgomery7967]

When can we expect part two of how you do your memories blanket and the borders.

[@ladybuglily]

I'm uploading part 2 now!

[@Iqbal_sibia]

O my God , what a beautiful pattern .... thank you..💖🍀

[@MrCyberbullying]

Thanks ever so much. I was trying to figure this out at lunch-time today and then found you. I like that you do 49 stitches as I am a really tight knitter too. Just perfect for me.

[@ladybuglily]

Oh good I'm so glad it was helpful! Tight knitters unite! :P

[@Tranphan6533]

Thanks great the knitted ,very nice blanket,you so smart ❤👍

[@knitlover1]

Thank you for a great video and a beautiful pattern that brings back great memories of crazy quilts. Please note that you're actually decreasing TWO stitches in the middle, not three stitches as you said on the first row. (-:

[@carolthomas7763]

Thank you for such a clear tutorial, i’m making two blankets using your technique, it’s brilliant! 🌹

[@ladybuglily]

Thanks!

[@conniewatson7954]

I Have Completed My First Mitered Square... I'm So Happy.,.. I Follow Your Directions... Turn Out Good...😁👍😊

[@ladybuglily]

Yay! I'm so glad!

[@peggywright646]

Did you put a border around the blanket? If so what's your technique.

[@varadamahajani6511]

Very beautiful ! I liked the colours. Very well explained. You are very creative and talented.

[@ladybuglily]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[@shitalsudanbal2184]

Tutorial for blankets is awesome I have started let me see how it comes out

[@mariadelaluzvaldez74]

Donde levantar los puntos para que el centro quede en vertical gracias saludos un abrazo.

[@thoughtsofawindowgirl2112]

I have been buying sock yarn to make a mite red square blanket for about 6 mos. I have liked at other pod casts and finally found yours and had an "ah-ha" moment because your video and explanations helped me to now finally begin my blanket. I love the "edge" you did and the black border around each metered square. Thank you so much. I am going to begin and do a few base squares and then proceed to your next blanket tutorial. Happy holidays😍😍😍Ellen

[@ladybuglily]

Oh my goodness I'm so glad you like it! I was afraid I would be the only one (but hey, it would be at my house, right? :P). I hope they're helpful! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@hippychick9106]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I’m getting ready to start my blanket. I’ve never done a mitered square, and I LOVE the black border!! The name of the center decrease is a CDD Central Double Decrease....you are decreasing 2 stitches, keeping the center stitch on top. I see it a lot in lace. It can be done on purl side, but it is really a pain!!! Thanks again for just what I needed to get started!! Cheers!!

[@ladybuglily]

Thanks for the clarification! I'm glad you like it :)

[@sananebanane4263]

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[@joypolk3093]

Thank you so much in making and sharing these videos! So helpful!

[@mariadelaluzvaldez74]

Excelente explicación, sólo que no se inglés gracias, saludos 😂

[@kellydavis2608]

thankyou so very much. i wanted to learn how to do one of these. i love the way your squares turn out. plus love the way you knit. thank you from kelly davis from michigan

[@ladybuglily]

Oh I'm so glad it's helpful! Step two will be up in a few weeks! In the mean time, you need tons of base squares (as many as you want your blanket wide!), so keep chugging away!

[@jeandagley170]

I enjoy joy to learn knew pateren in knitting thank you so much.

[@conniewatson7954]

I fine this fascinating.,.. Its a piece of art., how one little square., turns out to something beautiful.... ☺😁😍😀😊 just started my first square... Thank You For The Video... Happy Knitting., 😁😍😀😊👍👍

[@sharonstephens4032]

Love these tutorials. they are so clear on what to do and how to achieve a great looking blanket. Now to get started. Cheers

[@avrilcrisp30]

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[@dianaqorraj6800]

Sharon Stephens ..

[@annieboulton5759]

Hello. I love your pattern for this blanket. The colours are gorgeous.. Thanks for these tutorials xxx

[@kimwilliamson7163]

Love mitered squares! Would love to see a video on how you flick!

[@mariadelaluzvaldez74]

Por favor en español gracias.

[@tansleypotts9486]

I love mitred squares it’s so easy to knit

[@ladybuglily]

I'm glad!

[@PattymacMakes]

I love this! I want to start this as a summer project.

[@ladybuglily]

Oh that will be fun!

[@WoollyChats]

Finally a clear tutorial! Thanks , happy knitting!

[@meenamalhotra1092]

Your method of triple decrease is very easy and unique

[@demmimorelle4654]

Hey Meena, the technique to create the centre diagonal ridge is called a Central Double Decrease (CDD). This is where the THREE centre stitches are used to do this, however, only TWO stitches are actually decreased. If you listen to her stitch count during the video, you will notice she has only decreased ONE stitch each side of the centre ridge. Thus her total stitch count is only TWO less than the previous row. It is indeed very easy to do and adds a lovely detail to the square!

[@ladybuglily]

Thanks for the comment, Demmi! And Meena, Demmi is absolutely right! I think I misspoke in one of the videos? But this is the right info. Sorry I haven't been around lately to respond, but I appreciate you jumping in, Demmi, and I'm glad you like it, Meena!

[@margueriteantee7185]

Starting mine today. What fun!!,,,, Thank you....

[@ladybuglily]

Fun! I'd love to see how it turns out!

[@LittleLambsCrochet]

Great job! This is really helping me. Thank you!

[@ladybuglily]

Oh good, I'm glad to hear it!

[@Rachael39994]

Thank you for the tutorial. It was easy to follow.

[@ladybuglily]

I'm so glad!

[@monicanoguera5758]

soy de Argentina....me encanta lo que haces....solo veo por que no se ingles

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

I'm a total beginner, so thsnk for a great tutorial.

[@sandramayers1787]

I want to knit this for a baby blanket about 28.5" by 40" using needle US 10 and yarn Lion Landscapes. Do I still cast on 49 stitch as on the video> Thanks

[@jomama5186]

I love this blanket and video ! Liled and subscribed :) SUPER CUTE !!!

[@ladybuglily]

Aww, thanks!

[@katibere1966]

So pretty!! Thank you

[@ladybuglily]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@sandramayers1787]

I want to knit this for a baby blanket about 28.5 “ by 40” and using US size 10 lion landscapes. Do Still cast on the same number of stitches as you do on the video?

[@artifach]

15:35 what did you mean by “so you don’t actually have to put your yarn in front this time; you just purl the stitch”? Since we slipped 1 as if to purl, the yarn is already in front… is that what you’re saying?

[@revamartin1130]

can i use a straight needle for this project?

[@chillin2150]

This is beautiful!! Ty!!

[@ladybuglily]

Aww, thanks! You're welcome!

[@bircaninci5898]

Bende batik ipten yaptım. Sûper oldu...Ellerine sağlık

[@GayleSchlaefli]

I find your video so helpful. Thank you.

[@ladybuglily]

Wonderful! You're so welcome. :D

[@Misscrochetful]

Hi, I'm working on my very first mitred square blanket and i am loving your video. i was wondering if i wanted to work this in a stockinette stitch would i just purl alternative rows? Would it effect the squares at all? Thanks 😊

[@ladybuglily]

I don't see why you couldn't do that! I'd love to see how it turns out - go ahead and give it a try!

[@pixiedust584]

HI Lily: I have all my mitered squares made, and am wondering if you can show how to join them like you did with your black boarder but with out adding more squares but using the ones I have already made.

[@ladybuglily]

Oh I don't know if that's possible. Could you send me a picture? You can e-mail me (ladybuglaboratory at gmail dot com) or send me a rav message (ladybuglily).

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

Thanks for such a prompt reply! What's the purpose of knitting tbl of first stitch, if I slip the last stitch of each row as if to purl?

[@ladybuglily]

I'm not sure what you're asking. Every row, whether it's a right side or wrong side row, begins with a "Slip as if to purl, with yarn in front, move yarn to back" and ends with a "knit through the back loop." The purpose of this is to make the stitches that are easily picked up on the sides, and to make them lay flat. Without the ktbl and s aitp, the stitches would be all twisted and much more difficult to pick up from.

[@danniellesacnhchannel6560]

I started this blanket on Thursday just without the black border

[@ladybuglily]

Awesome!

[@danniellesacnhchannel6560]

@@ladybuglily I ended up starting it again because one of the squares ended up with a big hole in it

[@ladybuglily]

@@danniellesacnhchannel6560 oh noooo!

[@danniellesacnhchannel6560]

@@ladybuglily it was super annoying luckily I managed to save some of it

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

I'd like to make the diagonals forming a diamond. I not sure how to cast on for the squares after the first one.

[@ladybuglily]

The easiest way to do this is to follow parts 1-3 to make 4 corners, and then seam them together.

[@kathleendellavedova9278]

How can I slow down the video please so I can see how you end the first row of the first base square, I have watched it 12 times and it's too fast to see how you do it

[@deekang6244]

Slow it down. You can do this yourself. Little cog at the top of the video?

[@deekang6244]

I mean, the little cog.

[@trish3724]

What is the name of the yarn your using is it sock yarn and if so what name brand please,

[@ladybuglily]

I am just using scraps from my stash! They are mostly sock yarns, and almost all fingering weight, but so many different brands!

[@codigoMenguante]

Hey! I love your pattern and the detail in your videos. I have one problem when I knit the squares myself: they are all warped, as if the mittered diagonal line was too long for the square to sit flat. Does anyone know what I should do about it?

[@ladybuglily]

So, if you're not making the center ridge garter, it can "stretch it out," if you will. I've found that it works itself out as you pick up more squares on the sides, but you can also skip that purl stitch on the wrong-side rows and just make the whole thing garter.

[@codigoMenguante]

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me! I... was using the wrong size of needles, they were one size too small! Thank you for your help C:

[@calmingwaters1981]

Sofia Panziera my reply is late. you are supposed to start your decrease 1 stitch before the middle stitch. so if you cast on 29 stitches row 1 would be row1-knit 13-slip 2-knit 1-psso 2-knit 13 row2- knit 13-purl 1-knit 13 row 3-knit 12-(start decrease 1 stitch before the middle knit stitch) slip 2(this includes the middle stitch, knit 1- then psso2) knit 12 hope this helps.

[@runvidr]

What size needles did you use? Are you looking for a firm fabric, or loose and squishy? Also, I tried to find you on Instagram, but there are quite a few with the same basic name. Can you spell it out here?

[@zahiraruqsana4282]

Thank you so much 😊

[@junewonnacott7158]

What needle do I need if it is 4 ply yarn ?

[@ladybuglily]

Just use whatever needle feels comfortable for you! As long as you use the same size needles and yarn for every square, then it will all even out, it will just change how big each square is. If you want to do squares in different yarn sizes, if your yarn is bigger than usual, go down a needle size or two, and if your yarn is smaller than your usual squares, go up a needle size or two. Hope this helps!

[@etm567]

BTW, it is a double decrease. You're decreasing two stitches. But why are you knitting the last stitch through the back loop?

[@ladybuglily]

I know! Someone else mentioned that to me - I misspoke in this video. I'm knitting through the back loop to twist the stitch so it's oriented flat along the edge.

[@sophieannjensen2795]

I like this thank You for the video🤗

[@ladybuglily]

I'm glad you like it!

[@zareekhan7313]

Thanks a lot 🎉❤🎉

[@nancydrummond2941]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. I am a fairly new knitter, and want to make a blanket with my leftover sock yarn. Your videos show me how to make this popular pattern, as I have never done a mitred square. I do hope, when you have time, that you will make written instructions for this pattern. I would happily buy a printed pattern too - so I can carry my work away from the computer. Found you on Ravelry BTW

[@ladybuglily]

Thank you so much for your kind comments! I'm hoping to get a written version up... eventually.

[@ireneseaton7427]

How are the top and bottom triangles filled in, been following your videos and instructions but I'm stuck now

[@johnkerketta2480]

I do want to know the same

[@BBxAJxKK]

This is excellent, and I'm so looking forward to having enough scraps built up to try it myself! Quick question though: about how much yarn is needed per square?

[@ladybuglily]

I use about 4g per square, but it depends on your gauge and size. If you used bigger needles or cast on more, you'd need more, and vice versa.

[@dorotheeschick9194]

Gibt es eine Anleitung auf deutsch?

[@wt30001]

Here is the thing I do not understand. When I try to do a mitered square this way I am only decreasing on one side. I am certain it is simple but it boggles my mind. I want to do it but I can't figure it out. I can do the square inwhich you decrees on one side knit the middle stitch then decrease next two stitches.

[@ladybuglily]

Hmm. When you say you're only decreasing on one side, do you mean that it becomes lopsided, and only one half of the square "mitres," or do you mean only on the right side and not the wrong side?

[@lindamurray5503]

Can you enlarge your screen?

[@michelledovey7109]

How many stitches do you knit on row 3 before the decrease ? First time was 23 then slip 2 So is the next decrease row knit 22 then slip 2?

[@Bobbieliz]

I am wondering that, also, Guess I have to try it first and then see.

[@ladybuglily]

Whoops, just saw this! That's exactly right - each row it's one fewer stitch per side.

[@ladybuglily]

Whoops, just saw this! That's exactly right - each row it's one fewer stitch per side.

[@stockinettestitch]

Hi, I've never done one of these squares before. Do the base squares have to be connected? Or is that going to be part of the second video? (I thought we had to pick up sts to add on the squares.) Thx!

[@ladybuglily]

That's part of the next video! I do mine a little differently than most people, so that's why I start with disconnected squares. The next one is up, by the way! :)

[@LibellulaGlass]

Very clear, thank you.

[@jackiekeane1044]

LibellulaGlass 6mins

[@juliebrown1510]

could you use regular yarn? and what size knitting needles do I need?

[@ladybuglily]

I'm not sure what you mean by "regular yarn," exactly, but you could use any size yarn for this, you'd just have different size squares. If you're not sure what size needles to use, look on the ball-band of the yarn - it will usually tell you. :)

[@ЮляшШялю]

SUPER, u voice so cool

[@kristinkiel8890]

What is the length of the cord you are using? (I have interchangeables). Most patterns I have see are done on dpn's.. Just wondering how long of a circular needle we would need.

[@ladybuglily]

I sometimes you DPNs, and I sometimes use 12" circulars. I like the circulars because I can never lose the second DPN, but interchangeables don't really work well for that.

[@kristinkiel8890]

Ladybug Laboratory Thank you for your reply. I have 4” interchangeable needles, but the smallest cable I can get is 8”, I think. So, that would end up to be too long I suppose (16”). I might stick with dpn’s, less of a fuss.

[@lalitaminhas6722]

Very nice

[@ladybuglily]

Thanks!

[@lynnesmith6827]

FYI - tutorial is good but need to correct your spelling in the title word “square.”

[@ladybuglily]

Hah! Thank you so much!

[@oliviaodolan6452]

It would be nice to use up scrap wool to make blankets for homeless people and children at risk.

[@ladybuglily]

I love this idea!

[@rosanamatus3879]

Justo lo qué busqué pero no entiendo unque este en subtítulo hermoso 🥺😑sé agradece

[@aindradical]

I don't understand how it ends up being a square because she's always decreasing.. shouldn't it end up as a triangle then?? Can someone explain this to me please, I'm confused :)

[@ladybuglily]

Sure! If I were decreasing on the edges, I would be making a triangle, but since I'm decreasing in the center, I'm basically "folding" the knitting into a square. You'll notice how the original cast-on edge (which was straight) bends in the middle by the end? That's because I'm decreasing in the center, pulling the two edges closer to each other. So as those two edges come to a point at the top, the bottom cast-on edge folds in the middle, making it a square, not a triangle. Try it! It's actually a little bit magical to see it happen for the first time. If you want to do a sample, just cast on 21 stitches, and on your first row, work 9 before you CDD. It works, I promise!

[@aindradical]

@@ladybuglily thank you! I looked up "mitered square" which helped a lot too. I appreciate it!

[@emilymarie8761]

Is it necessary to use circular needles or could I use two normal ones?

[@ladybuglily]

You could absolutely use normal ones! Those are just the needles I had on hand.

[@theadaemen8364]

Waarom niet in het nederlands

[@crazybooklady2104]

can this be done with size 8 needles? and worsted weight yarn?

[@ladybuglily]

Of course! It would just be bigger.

[@crazybooklady2104]

Cool thanks

[@OLIVIA-mb9pb]

thank you for sharing!

[@aizazahmed3330]

very very nice

[@ladybuglily]

Thanks!

[@julialaugczems4775]

Why do I end up with one side decreasing but not the other???? 😫

[@ladybuglily]

Hmm, good question. Make sure that you're doing a center *double* decrease in the middle. You should be turning three stitches into one.

[@julialaugczems4775]

Ladybug Laboratory got it. Stupid mistake on my behalf. 😂 thanks

[@ladybuglily]

@@julialaugczems4775 Haha, no worries! I'm glad you figured it out!

[@meralbezer6590]

Thanks

[@TomaPrus]

super

[@johnkerketta2480]

U have not taught how u finish the blanket

[@sandriatyrrell8700]

When I knit these... They turn out kite shaped. Not square. I don't know what I'm doing wrong :(

[@ladybuglily]

Hmmm. Are you doing garter? If you're doing stockinette, it probably changes your row to stitch gauge.

[@dividedopinions5133]

Sandria Tyrrell Are you doing all of the decreases correctly? I imaging that missing one out would give you a kite shape and it's something that's easy to count wrong.

[@elisabethtrioreau8264]

Hello could you explain it in french an all thé square? Thank

[@ladybuglily]

I don't know French well enough, I'm so sorry!

[@valuscha7975]

Вы очень интересно вяжите

[@peggypennie1088]

thank you!!!

[@saravillalobosa.3073]

Me cuesta mucho hacer ese centro muchas gracias

[@sushmagusain9909]

Super

[@khammock9]

Are there written directions for this?

[@ladybuglily]

There will be, soon. They're out with my testers right now.

[@rosekom5857]

She didn't show third raw even

[@rosamariacandelas7439]

I like

[@ladybuglily]

thanks, I'm glad!

[@amrygranny]

i was wondering if you have to make individual squares when making all a solid color square with the black boarder?

[@ladybuglily]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean.

[@simonmao6378]

👍👍🌷🌺🌸