J square pattern

'J' square

We are now at the J square pattern.


My blanket is getting quite big already & I'm starting to think what type of border to add.  I think a straight moss stitch border will be the easiest for new knitters, but maybe I'll offer an alternative border too for the more advanced knitters.


Please do me the courtesy of a pattern credit should you make an item to sell on. The pattern itself may not be sold in any part or form. 

I have used double knit yarn on UK size 3.25mm needles to keep the pattern tight, you can use 4mm if you prefer. Finished square is approx 7.5"/19cm square.

Abbreviations:  K-Knit. P-Purl. St-Stitch/s. Rep-Repeat. Moss Stitch- K1,P1 to end.

To make

Cast on 45 st

Rows 1-6. Moss stitch (k1,p1-rep to end of row)

Row 7. (K1,P1)x3,  P33,  (P1,K1)x3

Row 8 & ALL EVEN ROWS (K1,P1)x3,  K33,  (P1,K1)x3

Row 9. (K1,P1)x3,  P33,  (P1,K1)x3

Row 11. (K1,P1)x3,  P12, K5, P16,(P1,K1)x3

Row 13. (K1,P1)x3,  P11, K7, P15,(P1,K1)x3

Row 15. (K1,P1)x3,  P11, K8, P14,(P1,K1)x3

Row 17. Rep row 15

Row 19. (K1,P1)x3,  P12, K7, P14,(P1,K1)x3

Row 21. (K1,P1)x3,  P12, K2, P1, K5, P13, (P1,K1)x3

Row 23. (K1,P1)x3,  P15, K5, P13,(P1,K1)x3

Row 25. Rep row 23
Row 27. Rep row 23

Row 29. Rep row 23

Row 31.  Rep row 23

Row 33.  Rep row 23

Row 35.  Rep row 23

Row 37. Rep row 23

Row 39. Rep row 23

Row 41.  Rep row 23

Row 43. Rep row 23

Row 45. Rep row 23

Row 47. (K1,P1)x3, P12, K10, P11, (P1,K1)x3

Row 49. (K1,P1)x3, P11, K12, P10, (P1,K1)x3

Row 51. Rep row 49

Row 53. (K1,P1)x3,  P33,  (P1,K1)x3

Row 55. -Rep row 53-

Rows 56-61 Moss stitch (k1,p1-rep to end of row)

Cast/bind off. 

'H' square coming very soon....

You can use any thickness of yarn, just use the needles suggested on the ball band (or slightly smaller for a tighter pattern). Also if you prefer, knit the border instead of using moss stitch. Just knit rows 1-6 & rows 56-61 & knit the first 6 & last 6 stitches on each row instead of K1,P1. 

Happy Knitting

♥ Andi ♥