How to knit a mitered square - 4 different ways + how to seam them

[@NimbleNeedles]

Comment below if you have any questions or feedback. I'll be publishing a lovely little mitered square pattern soon, btw. 😎😎

[@lanadavis9535]

An absolute treasure trove of useful information!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to hear that lana 😊😊❤

[@roundknittles]

Norman, you really are the BEST teacher, IMHO.

[@NimbleNeedles]

*blush* thank you!!

[@kathwhit6462]

Norman, thank you for mentioning the technicals: knitting needle size, yarn weight in the beginning of your demo.

[@ellbow7287]

Thankyou this is an excellent, informative tutorial on mitered squares and also the grafting of them together. I prefer the center double decrease but then again the top down square is very neat.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I'm quite ambivalent myself. I think they r both great, but the decrease line of the cdd has some nice applications 😊😊

[@SierrasStitchSanctuary]

Norman, you absolutely are such a joy. I appreciate the way you present information and teach, it just clicks so well with my brain. I am glad to say, as a newbie knitter, that I learned to knit from you! You definitely are one of my favorite creators. Cheers and much love! -S.

[@hongjiae]

Gosh, this was so informative and detailed! I had some left over yarn that I think I'll try this with. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Go ahead! It's perfect for scraps. And make sure to comment again 8f u need any help 😊😊

[@maryoconnor1396]

I think the decor k2tog then sm then t2tog again looks neater then the other way

[@maryoconnor1396]

How many sts for an 8 in sq to cast on please thank you

[@michellebelanger7574]

@@maryoconnor1396 Hi Mary, I am no expert and just a beginner in knitting, but from the information that I have gathered so far, I think your question is a bit difficult to answer because it will really depend on the type of yarn you are using (its weight), the size of the needles you use, and also your personal gauge. What I would try to do if I was you is I would make a swatch using x amount of cast on stitches and see how close or far I come to reaching your goal of an 8 inch square (if my swatch is too small, then I would increas the amount of cast on stitches, and if it is too big, I would decrease the amount using that swatch as a guide). I hope this was somewhat helpful.

[@annofgreencables]

Oh thank you for this video, I have done up a few of these. Individual and join as you go. I had a good pattern, but now that I have this video for backup the next ones will be so much better. I also posted a link on my Dishcloth group. The squares make excellent face and dishcloths. L❤️ ve from Canada🇨🇦

[@NimbleNeedles]

They definitely do. Such fun and fast little projects. A simple slip stitch selvage can be an excellent choice in these cases. 😊 and thx for sharing my video. Much appreciated ❤

[@libbyworkman3459]

This video is very useful, not only for showing clearly the different looks in increase methods, but also, I especially appreciate your detailed instructions toward the end for how to invisibly seam knitted pieces together. Thank you, Norman.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You're so welcome!

[@efatkhoshro5375]

میشه. تعداد دانه و به زبان فارسی توزیع بدین. خیلی خوب معلوم هست. ولی علت اینکه چرا از دودفتر. دانه گرفته میشه. مرسی

[@catherinekhalili6386]

Wish you lived close by and one could run to you for help! I’m making a mitered square blanket and wish I had seen this video first. Mine is a bit of a mess and the back is awful. I’m using up some yarn so that is good. I’ll try to follow your advice here on out. Oh! I knit 2 together, then 2 through the back loop. Thanks!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

That works as well. And happy to be of help. Make sure to comment again if you are stuck 😊😊

[@ccsullivan9164]

Thank you for your excellent tutorials - I think you have created a masterclass library! Mitered squares are great ‘stashbusters’ and fun for color explorations. Knit on....

[@NimbleNeedles]

Many thanks! :) :)

[@auntbeth448]

Thank-you for taking such time, and doing all these samples! I also appreciate your repeats in slow motion so I can understand...you are an excellent teacher!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Aww...thank you so much Beth. 😊😊❤

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Amen to that!

[@ymanajohnson5330]

Thank you. Informative. Inclusive. Concise. Clearly instructed. Very helpful.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Aww..thank you Ymana 😊❤

[@ymanajohnson5330]

@@NimbleNeedles You are very welcome. Keep up the good work.

[@mixedandknot5911]

Hello Norman dear, I learned to knit a mitered square years ago, but I never tire of extending my learning journey more, as I pick up new patterns, with you. You are a fantastic and thorough teacher that I never tire of listening and watching. It is a great pleasure, coming to your home, from my home. Like the saying goes in Spanish, "Mi casa es tu casa." I will change that to, "Tu casa es mi casa." Your home is my home. I like the backward loop method. Thank you kindly.

[@NimbleNeedles]

well...as I frequently record my videos in my living room that sounds apt!

[@vernitathompson9860]

Thank you, I enjoy listening to you and thank you for doing it slowly.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you enjoy it Vernita. I thought adding a slow-mo here and there would be a great benefit for beginners!

[@okidoll]

I have been making Mitered Square blankets for several years now. I love the, because you can build the blanket as you go. It's quite fun.

[@knitlover1]

Thank you for this wonderful, informative video. I've been knitting for 56 years and have never seen any person or pattern use a backward-loop increase in the middle of a row. It's a perfect and simple solution to the problem of using strands or stitches from the previous row for increases, which---as you mentioned---messes with the tension of the fabric. Thank for for such a great idea! I just discovered you a few days ago, but some of your excellent videos that I've already seen, I listen to as I knit just to hear your calm, sweet voice. You're a treasure! ❤🧶

[@NimbleNeedles]

happy to hear you like my videos so much, Sallie

[@libbyworkman3459]

@Sallie Abbott. The late, great Elizabeth Zimmermann made her make one increases using that method. The simple loop can be formed either left or right, depending on which side of the work one is on. This increase works best when it is done every other row, because the increase happens on the next row, which you will see once you begin actually doing the work.

[@charmingAmy]

I was so afraid of mitered squares and now I actually think I can do it! Thank you so much!

[@NimbleNeedles]

of course you can! and if you run into any problems, come back and comment and I'm sure we'll find a solution together :)

[@karenholstein3343]

Thank you very much for showing the "reverse" mitered square because I want to use up some yarn while making baby and lap blankets. This will allow less waste, no seaming, and fewer tails. I found your KZbin channel while searching for this method. Now, I'm addicted to your informational videos and your voice. Because your voice is so pleasant and soothing, I often start a video before going to sleep.

[@NimbleNeedles]

oh wow, Karen. Well, very happy to hear I can be part of your knitting journey!

[@TheTeddybear1992]

I'm rewatching this video and I gotta say, you make this look so easy, so neat and I absolutely love it, thank you so much. I love your videos for knitting so much 🥰🤗

[@airbender7025]

This man genius n meticulous. He made the most complete versions of tutorial.

[@NimbleNeedles]

aww..thank you!

[@RythmnStitches]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. The many options you have demonstrated are very useful and have now given me the confidence to final start and finish mitres squares as I now hope to make a blanket or cushion covers. Love ❤️ your content.

[@mairemcgarvey1297]

Norman you are just BRILLIANT . So perfection. Just gifted thanks for your amazing tutoril.....x

[@claudoverstreet]

You cover everything and explain it so well. I’m beginning to think you are in fact a knitting GENIUS. Thank you again!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Wow, thank you!

[@mariaclaracipriani6008]

Il migliore mitered square tutorial. Sei super bravo.

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Learning so many things from you…🥰

[@LeighAnnH]

I made a mitered square sock yarn blanket with all my leftover sock yarn. I seamed the first row with them turned in a diamond orientation, making a zig zag. Then for the next row, I picked up stitches on both sides of the ‘V’ created between the two squares - and started my square from there. On the edges, I cast on any remaining stitches for the missing square. This drastically reduced the seaming. I also used the fair isle float method to weave in ends as I go. It’s not exactly reversible this way, but the time and effort saved was worth it to me. But your video has given me lots of ideas for my next mitered square project, and maybe it will look neater and more professional. Thanks!

[@Cosmiccoffeecup]

Just getting back into knitting after years of crochet. Your channel is a God send

[@NimbleNeedles]

Heh. Glad to hear that 😊❤

[@kimwarren2214]

Thank you so much! I want to make a mitered square blanket and have watched several tutorials that came up in the search - then your tutorial came up - wow! So much detail - you’re the best!

[@NimbleNeedles]

glad my tutorial was able to show you a couple of things other teachers couldn't

[@CeddysMum]

Hi Norman, I just recently found your channel. I've been dabbling in basic knitting on and off since childhood, but I've already learned a lot from watching your excellent tutorials. Thank you 😊

[@NimbleNeedles]

Very glad to hear that & welcome to my channel 😊❤

[@1lmp1]

I just love your videos. They are always so clear with such even stitches, no rushing through. Thanks.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@clemenciarodner2339]

Wonderful tutorial. Clear and great information. Many thanks.

[@caryna.7628]

Hello, I just found your channel. You are an amazing teacher, I have been learning so much from you. Thank you for the knowledge you share with us.

[@NimbleNeedles]

It's a pleasure to share 😊😊❤

[@LLDG]

Thank you! I have been watching your videos and enjoy your expertise and clear directions. I have made my first mitered square!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Congratulations, now onward to your first blanket, eh? 👏😊

[@LLDG]

@@NimbleNeedles Maybe one for my cat…?

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@LLDG I'm not sure how...appreciating cats are when it comes to knitting. 😅😅

[@michellebelanger7574]

I did it!!!!! Yayyyy so happy! Loooved making the mitered square!

[@NimbleNeedles]

congrats, Michelle!

[@Anna.GG.]

Thanks so so much! I see such lovely squares in my collection of vintage cookery magazines from the 70s and I always wondered how to knit them. You really made my day with these clear instructions. You’re fantastic. Happy Sunday to you. 👍😊😘😘

[@NimbleNeedles]

Heh. Great i could shed some light onto the mystery 😅😊 enjoy ur sunday as well 🍗

[@Annascraftyamore]

Thank so much Norman for your wonderful tutorials and very useful tips, love your channel🙋🏻‍♀️💖

[@RocLobo358]

This was a meaningful tutorial for me because my grandmother was at my house and teaching me to knit a shawl and left it for me to finish. She died a year later and I had forgotten how she did it. It just sat on her needles because I didn't remember what she was showing me and didn't want to cast it off. Your stitch marker was exactly where hers was and I suddenly remembered why it was there!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you were able to pick things up again!

[@sandyhelin]

Will try the mitered square soon. Thank you for the suggestion to weave in ends (from another video). It got me through the Christmas season by finishing projects.

[@briannavoyles8626]

I don't know why, maybe it's because you describe everything so well and easily, but my passion for knitting has been rekinkled watching your videos. I love how you describe what a mitered square is and how it's made - it makes my visualization so much easier and more clear. How have I not found your channel until now?!? Keep bringing on the videos, I'm devouring them!

[@NimbleNeedles]

I definitely plan to continue recording videos :)

[@kellee1609]

you are always so awesome and your content is so spot on for what us leanrers need! thank you!

[@368400368400]

I thoroughly enjoyed this because I understood each step. Thank you very much.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You're very welcome, Dorothy!

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Not so long ago I knitted a lap blanket of mitered squares. I started each square with 33 stitches and used the centered double decrease. Because I did not do an ordinary garther stitch, but a combination with stocking stitch (1st row knit, 2nd row purl, 3th row knit, 4th row knit) this centered decrease gave a clear ridge. I seamed the squares together so that those decrease ridges continue in a straight line. Now there's a nice pattern of ridges (garther ridges and decrease ridges) in my all blue blanket.

[@janemarriott3389]

Excellent teaching! Thank you

[@lorrainebinskin2990]

Good concise instructions.

[@katyae6160]

Omg you loosen the second stitch before you k2tog!! It's the secret I've been looking for! This whole video was super enlightening.

[@NimbleNeedles]

yeah, I often do that when it's too difficult to enter it :P

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW! This was a great video very clear institutions you are a great teacher, Thank you so much !!!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are very welcome Elizabeth 😊❤

[@elizabethvallely4044]

@@NimbleNeedles thank you! 😊

[@jackiewalsh3869]

Really liked the look and ease of the center double decrease

[@NimbleNeedles]

Same here, it's my preferred method as well

[@juneknitsville9549]

Thanks for teaching me some new things.

[@magicalumbrella7151]

I really love and appreciate your in depth videos, they are excellent. Thankyou

[@NimbleNeedles]

You're very welcome!

[@libbyworkman3459]

What a very nice way to both use up bits of leftover yarn, and create coasters and potholders.

[@lilliansanchez4070]

Thank you! I love your way of knitting and tips

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to hear that Lillian 😊❤

[@barbarasd1196]

Love, love! your slow motion. It really helps. Thank you!! Barbara

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful! and yeah...i try to incorporate these slo-mo sections in my beginner videos.

[@melissaleeuw2731]

My name is Melissa. I just learned how to knit and everything what I want to know there is your video every time I see your name so thank you very much

[@bettyaldama7759]

Excellent seaming together! Very neat! Thank you for sharing! Just subscribed

[@NimbleNeedles]

Welcome to my channel Betty 😊😊❤

[@evsharma]

I have just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed and hit the notification bell. Your videos are chock-full of information. You have a wealth of knowledge that I am thrilled that you are sharing. My only recommendation would be to separate some of the videos into smaller chunks. Regardless, thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thx for subscribing Victoria. 🥰 as for the shorter videos. I'm sort of torn..and that's why I add the chapters. Shorter videos here on KZbin means a lot of ppl would miss half of it...?or I dunno 🙈

[@evsharma]

@@NimbleNeedles You would know. As I am not a KZbinr, I'm not sure how that would work. I do know that I am a second grade teacher and your videos feel a lot like professional development. Ha ha. I'm still a huge fan.

[@B3Kusa]

Your tutorials are awesome and I learn so much from you. Thank you very much. You're incredible ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@summerking8659]

This was a brilliant tutorial Norman. Came looking to see how to knit the squares and discovered the bonus of the technique on how to seam knitted squares. Will now check out your other tutorials. Thank you so much ❤️

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful! & welcome to my channel

[@summerking8659]

@@NimbleNeedles Want to thank you also for showing how to start with just one stitch. Had no idea how many stitches I would need so started this way and completed a square yesterday - so happy with it. Again, thank you so much.

[@leilacarlyle9489]

Yes, on an odd number of stitches you do need to keep track of where the middle three are but I do that by placing two markers a certain number of stitches (say 6) before and after. As you continue knitting, they move closer together. Once they are close to each other, I will re-set them back as before.

[@NimbleNeedles]

that's a neat tip. You can also move the stitch marker with every pass. I personally just read my knitting. But there will be a video of me doing a more advanced mitered square pattern soon where I hope to show this in greater detail.

[@jacuzzic8095]

I learned some great seaming techniques that I didn’t know before! Thank you. Very informative.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are very welcome, lori! 😊🥰

[@theastewart6721]

Another great video Norman! Chock full of excellent and very informative information! So many techniques! Thanks so much!🤗🤗

[@NimbleNeedles]

Informative information, I'm so going to steal that 😅😊😊

[@theastewart6721]

😄

[@theastewart6721]

I’m not sure that comment was my best use of the English language, lol!🤣

[@RythmnStitches]

Hello Norman, Always a pleasure to watch your talent. I am creating mitred squares for the first time and decided I like the knit look however after two goes I got the funny shape and only realised after watching your advice so now I am going to do one I In garter stitch using the backward cast on as I like that method. Thank you for sharing👍🏿😁

[@NimbleNeedles]

Have fun, Maxine!

[@teleuteskitty]

This is fantastically clear, thank you! It seems you enjoy the freedom you have to play with the squares, but I'd be interested to know whether (if the pattern order was decided) you think it would be smoother/neater to seam them or use a pick-up and knit method?

[@NimbleNeedles]

I personally prefer seaming, but pick-up can be the neater option if one has not a lot of experience with seaming.

[@GardeniaMagnolia5]

Thank you for teaching and showing the difference. 👍🙏

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliamelvin7381]

Oooh thanks, I'm going to try on some mitered blocks I have crocheted.

[@kathylegg1033]

Thanks for your tutorial..really informative and helpful..

[@margaretfyffe7252]

An absolutely fab knitting resource. Thank you🤗

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful, margaret! :)

[@laurelstieg9375]

Hi Norman, just wanted to let you know look up a cityscape shawl it has cdd and uses a stitch marker through the whole thing. Awesome shawl I just made one,.😁 thx for info as always.👍🤗

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thanks for the tip! :)

[@rosy_ranirani4865]

Hi Nimble ,Ns ,I just love your work ❤❤❤❤❤ !!!you are a darling !!!

[@TheKinderdoc]

I like the appearance of a mitered square with a purl stitch on the decrease stitch(es) on the return row.

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Great job. Thanks so much

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful, Linda!

[@elsielanor]

Ditto to all said! Great info! Thank you

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are very welcome Nancy 😊😊

[@jackieberisford7267]

Thanks for the great video.l will give all of them a try.

[@lauriesvideos8402]

Thank you! Great tutorial

[@kathleennece715]

Thank you for sharing and explaining so well.

[@NimbleNeedles]

you are very welcome, Kathleen!

[@justplainamerican]

Good video. Thanks.

[@brendamoiramartinez9491]

Thanks Norman!!! I ll try it

[@juliecartledge4793]

Very helpful thank you Norman

[@sonjagroenewaldt1371]

Love your work. Slow motion

[@charlotteeardly7235]

Fabulous tutorial ! Thank you so much!!😘😘😘

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful, Charlotte!

[@dancingcolorsVdeRegil]

Hello!! Thank you for your most informational videos! I have tried and tried to do the mitred square with decreases, but this version usually comes out long at the top, even using only garter stitch. Since you also included double increases as a way to go, I have found more success at making them this way, but still, something is being revealed about my focus and attention, I still end up with some of them turning out with elongated top section! I can "read" the increases more easily than the decreases, so that's what I've been working with. I appreciated you mentioning that fact, reading your knitting! And counting every few rows is necessary. But I am trying to make 30 stitch sides, larger squares instead of many many tiny squares, and it is so irritating to get to the top only to have it still turn out elongated, even if just a tiny bit, I have only made 3 actual perfect squares, and have had to redo 4 and am still working on those. I REALLY want to conquer this! But my head is saying, "move along, go back to your tried and true stitches" which are my comfort zone. I am really trying! Thanks, Valenta

[@NimbleNeedles]

here's a tip, mark one needle with a sharpie or some nail polish. And every time you run across the needle with the nail polish, you have to decrease in the middle :)

[@dancingcolorsVdeRegil]

@@NimbleNeedles Thank you so much!

[@HeartfeltYarnGardenCrafter]

Very informative ❤

[@enriquetaguell2068]

........ muy completa explicacion. ..... gracias,,, Argentina

[@magicalumbrella7151]

The slip one, knit two together and pass the slipped stitch over, makes a very pretty decrease centre.

[@bushrakurdam8641]

ماشاء الله تبارك الله...شرحك رائع وواضح..شكرا

[@genevievegiella9066]

THIS IS AWESOME….THANK YOU ❤😊

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Awesome tutorials

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like them Trudy!

[@teresastankard5340]

Awesome! Thank you! Can you do a tutorial on knitted hexipuffs?

[@NimbleNeedles]

hm...i can put it on my list but can't promise anything

[@marilynfenner5920]

My pattern had me slip a stitch, knit 2 together and bring the slipped stitch over the two that were knitted together. I think it actually looks good. Kind of a knob in the center defining the miter.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Yes, that creates a very pronounced central line 😊

[@alizaras]

Very cool video! I always learn so much

[@NimbleNeedles]

That's totally doable. It would look a bit less symmetrical, tho...but probably not noticable in a bigger swatch. Give it a try and see if you like it 😊😎

[@Andy-Cat23]

Thank you!

[@bunti.7496]

My mum would love you if she could speak English. We are from Germany and my mum is over 70 and unfortunately has never learned English. Yesterday I started a mitered square blanket made from leftover sock yarn and wasn't happy with knitting on a new square. After your video I decided to sew the squares together. It looks so much better. And a small square is much easier to knit on its own than if it has to be attached to a large blanket. Thanks so much.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Alle meine Videos haben Untertitel und die kann man sich such auf deutsch anzeigen lassen ☺️

[@irisfabuleux]

Thank you so much!

[@mairemcgarvey1297]

Norman you are BRILLIANT Bless teacher looking forward to your demonstrate. Thank you so much fo showing how to make these beautiful merited .you are jjst BRILLIANT thanks for showing x KEEP SAFE BLESS xx

[@NimbleNeedles]

It's a pleasure, marie 😊❤

[@Anonymus-g1d]

Das is sehr gut.

[@lachellefarmer8265]

If i was to make i like the change color. To use up the extra balls of yarn we collect.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Just making sure? Was that a question? Or just your way of saying this is a nice idea? (Didn't understand ur comment completely)😅

[@lachellefarmer8265]

@@NimbleNeedles not a question. I don't have many questions so sorry

[@brendahern1738]

I like the one that you kneet two toghter then ask looks better to me.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Great! Tastes differ and that's why I try to show alternatives 😊😊❤

[@fionascheibel977]

I do my mitred squares with an odd number and decrease either side of that centre stitch. That gives a line up the middle of one stitch. I sometimes do it with slip stitch knit stitch slip stitch over. Then the other side knit 2 together.

[@Ouagsis]

Hello Norman, amazing video as always. I have a little question in mind about the mitered square top-down with increases, what is the difference between backward loop and normal loop because i was trying this technique but just with the normal one on each side and i had a pretty square and this left me confused. Could you use just two normal loop increases to make the mitered square? Thank you for the time! Have a nice one!

[@NimbleNeedles]

really, you can use about any other increase you want. KFB also works. If you like how it looks, go with it :)

[@Ouagsis]

@NimbleNeedles I see! Thank you very much for the answer :))! An warm hug for Sicily!!

[@sharonbrooks3638]

I like the k 3 tog center the best but because i don't want to count i will use the k 2 tog ssk decrease