Can u knit a granny square?

It takes much longer to knit a Granny Square than it would to crochet one so I wouldn't recommend making a blanket out of these but they make lovely coasters. Or you can just enjoy seeing peoples' faces when you tell them that they're knitting, not crochet. Happy Knitting!
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How long does it take to knit a granny square?

It depends upon the size of the square, but most classic granny square can be crocheted in less than an hour, most in 30 minutes unless it is very large or an intricate design.
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How many stitches do you need for a square?

Start by casting on 60 stitches and work every row in knit stitch. Keep on going, knitting every row until you have a square – this will be about 120-130 rows. It should be approximately 12 inches by 12 inches but don't worry if it's a bit bigger or smaller – we will still be able to use it.
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How do you knit a granny square UK?

Granny Square
  1. 1st Round. Chain 4, slip stitch together to form a ring. Chain 3 (counts as 1st treble) ...
  2. 2nd Round. Slip stitch into the chain space and turn. Continue in the opposite direction for this round. ...
  3. 3rd Round. Slip stitch into the chain space and turn. Continue in the opposite direction for this round.
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How many yards of yarn do I need for a granny square blanket?

A king-sized bedspread (at 90” square) will require 225 granny square blocks (15 blocks by 15 blocks). You can use the information in the pattern to make any size of blanket. Yardage: In the gauge listed above, each granny square will require approximately 32 yards of yarn.
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Are granny squares hard to make?

Granny squares are easy and fun to crochet. In fact, the classic granny square is a great beginner crochet pattern to try – even if you are new to crochet.
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Can you knit a blanket with straight needles?

You can make a blanket on either long straight needles or circular needles. If using straight needles, make sure they are long enough to accommodate the entire width of the blanket without bunching up too much. This is probably the best choice for beginners, because it makes it easy to handle the needles.
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What is the best stitch for knitting a blanket?

If you plan to make a loose blanket or scarf, choose a simple stitch pattern like garter stitch (knit all stitches in every row), simple ribbing (knit 1/2/3 etc stitches, purl 1/2/3 etc stitches) or seed stitch (known as moss stitch in the UK).
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Can you knit squares on circular needles?

LENGTH OF CIRCULAR NEEDLES

The needles do not have to be the same length as the width of your project. A 36” length circular needle can be used to knit an 8” wide winter scarf or a 45” wide blanket.
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How many stitches is a 5 inch square?

Instructions: 1. Cast on 18-20 stitches, leaving a long tail (we will use the tails to sew the squares together). 2. Knit a few rows and check your work.
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How many stitches is 10 cm squared?

This is especially the case for stocking stitch as the sides have a tendency to curl. For example, if your instructions are to cast on 22stitches and knit 30 rows to achieve a 10cm x 10cm square, then cast on 30 stitches and knit 35 rows.
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How many stitches for a 6 inch knitted square?

For most people, on 4mm needles, 33-ish stitches and about 45-ish rows should give you a 6″ x 6″ square but don't do a whole one if you're not sure or a slow knitter, as it's mega-frustrating to have to pull it all back down again.
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Can you make a blanket out of one big granny square?

How many squares does it take to make a granny square blanket? This blanket only takes 1 giant granny square but you can join granny squares together to make 1 blanket made of of many smaller granny squares. It depends on how large the individual granny squares are and how large you want the blanket to be.
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Can you crochet with any yarn?

You can crochet with just about any kind of yarn and even non-fiber yarn-like alternative materials. However, as a beginner, there are some yarn options that are going to be easier than others to work with, and you'll find it best to begin with these choices.
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How many granny squares does it take to make a cardigan?

You should have 14 granny squares along the top and bottom of the cardigan, 3 granny squares for each armhole and 6 granny squares seamed together each side to form the sleeves.
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How big is a normal granny square?

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Crib 36" x 54", Baby Afghan 40" x 40", Twin 39" x 75", Double 54" x 75", Queen 60" x 80", King 76" x 80". These sizes don't include drape over the edges of the top of the matress.
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