R square pattern

'R' square

R alphabet knitting pattern


RRRRright then, here it is the next square in the alphabet.

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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. Rep row 9

Row 13. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K5, P4, K5, P9,(P1,K1)x3

Row 15. Rep row 13

Row 17. Rep row 13
Row 19. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K5, P3, K6, P9, (P1,K1)x3

Row 21. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K4, P4, K5, P10, (P1,K1)x3

Row 23. Rep row 21

Row 25. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K5, P2, K5, P11,(P1,K1)x3

Row 27. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K12, P11, (P1,K1)x3
Row 29. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K11, P12, (P1,K1)x3

Row 31. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K10, P13, (P1,K1)x3

Row 33.  (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K11, P12, (P1,K1)x3

Row 35. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K4, P1, K7, P11, (P1,K1)x3

Row 37. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K4, P3, K5, P11,(P1,K1)x3 

Row 39. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K4, P4, K5, P10, (P1,K1)x3

Row 41. (K1,P1)x3, P10, K4, P5, K4, P10, (K1,P1)x3

Row 43.  (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K4, P4, K5, P10, (P1,K1)x3

Row 45. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K13, P10, (P1,K1)x3

Row 47. Rep row 45

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

Row 51. (K1,P1)x3,  P10, K11, P12, (P1,K1)x3

Row 53. (K1,P1)x3,  P33, (P1,K1)x3

Row 55. (K1,P1)x3,  P33,  (P1,K1)x3

Rows 56-61 Moss stitch (K1,P1-rep to end of row)

Cast/bind off. 

'S' square coming next....

If you are using multiple colours I would advice using the same brand of yarn to keep the size of your squares consistent. You can use any thickness of yarn, just use the needles suggested on the ball band (or slightly smaller for a tighter pattern). Using a thinner yarn & needles will result in a smaller square. 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 ♥