How to knit a “FALL” intarsia knit square, free pattern
As part of the charity cozy FALL MAL (Make-a-long), I'm sharing my "FALL" Intarsia knit square pattern.
My pattern is the seventh 8 x 8 original pattern for a knit square with the word. It spells "FALL" and each letter in its own color.
It's an easy introduction to Intarsia knitting, and suitable for the beginner knitter ready for a challenge!
fall intarsia knit square pattern
pattern shared below
The pattern is for a single square knitted in worsted yarn.
Use the free patterns shared in this make-a-long to make a gorgeous blanket with knitted squares or add some splashes of fall to your decor with a pillow on the couch.
More about the Make-a-long:
Two incredible ladies, Noorain of Noor's Knits and Hortense of Knitting with Chopstick organized the Charity Cozy Fall Makealong.
Both ladies have personal stories and have had loved ones affected by childhood cancer. They have organized this event to give back where it’s most needed. A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to Cure Childhood Cancer. More about how you can contribute below.
Please take care to share my pins on any of your social media accounts, to spread the word and help us achieve our goal for charity.
The COZY FALL MAKEALONG CHARITY works as follows:
- The makealong started 3rd of October throughout October 28th, 2022.
- Every weekday a FREE knit AND crochet AND Tunisian crochet 8" x 8" square, by a different designer will be released. (Links shared below).
- All patterns use Worsted weight yarn.
- There are 2 giveaways - the participation prize and the other upon purchase of a bundle.
- Win MAL Giveaway Prizes (valued at $134; one winner) when sharing your makes ion social media.
- The giveaway is open worldwide! Winners will be announced via YouTube LIVE (@noorsknits and @knittingwithchopsticks) on November 2nd at 12 pm CST/1 PM EST. Each winner will also be contacted via e-mail. You will have 24 hours to claim your prizes.
- You can purchase the Knitting / Crochet or Tunisian Crochet PDF patterns or the complete bundle and by purchasing, you donate to Cure Childhood Cancer.
- That’s not all! Each purchase of a bundle counts as an entry into a raffle to win one of the prize bundles listed below:
- 1st Prize: Meghan Makes Do Espresso Pouch and $40 gift card from Knit Picks (Valued at $80)
- 2nd Prize: Darn Good Yarn Luxury Ceramic Yarn Bowl and Darn Good Yarn Silk Roving Worsted Weight Yarn (Valued at $65)
- 3rd Prize: Furls Mystery Tunisian Crochet Hook and $50 Furls gift card (Valued at $96)
ALL THE LINKS AND TO-DO's:
Make sure you join:
Noor’s Knits Facebook Group HERE
Knitting with Chopsticks Facebook group HERE
to share your squares for a chance to win some fun prizes! You can also share on Instagram for extra entries, just make sure to tag the hosts @noorsknits and @knittingwithchopsticks and use the hashtag #CozyFallMAL!
SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE - REMEMBER, SHARING IS CARING
The blanket that you’ll be making will be a truly special one. If you wish to, you can donate all your squares / finished blanket to a charity from the list provided (in the post of 30 September 2022 on Noors Knits).
By the end of October, you’ll have made 60 completely unique crochet, Tunisian crochet, and knit 8” squares by different designers.
MORE ABOUT CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER
Cure Childhood Cancer’s mission is to help fund research for childhood cancer and support the kids and their families going through these tough times. From meals and counselling to financial assistance, CURE is committed to walking alongside families throughout their cancer journey. You can find more information over on their website here.
AND THIS IS HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE:
Each bundle (a bundle each for Knit, Crochet and Tunisian crochet Squares is available for $16 (that’s just a few cents per pattern and you get a total of 20 complete square patterns in each bundle!). A Trifecta containing all 60 patterns at $35 is available too.
Thirty percent of proceeds from bundle sales will go towards Cure Childhood Cancer. This is a terrific opportunity for us to use our crafting skills to raise funds and awareness!
HERE ARE THE LINKS TO EACH PILLAR POST:
The first knit, Tunisian crochet, and crochet squares of this free MAL have been released and you can get all the daily links on each of the three listed posts below:
TAKE ME TO THE BUNDLES
Grab the Cozy Fall Crochet Squares Pattern Bundle HERE
Grab the Cozy Fall Knit Squares Pattern Bundle HERE
Grab the Cozy Fall Tunisian Crochet Squares Pattern Bundle HERE
Or Grab the Cozy Fall Blanket Square Patterns Trifecta Bundle (includes all 60 patterns) HERE
Save by purchasing bundles together! Buy the Trifecta for only $35!
Help us make a difference! Remember each purchase also counts as an entry into the raffle where you can win 1 of 3 amazing prize bundles!
If you make a bundle purchase, I will be earning a small commission as an affiliate.
Now for today's pattern:
FALL INTARSIA KNIT SQUARE PATTERN
WHAT YOU'LL NEED to knit squares:
I used:
- Knitting Needles: 5.5mm / I/9 (US) or 5 (UK)
- Yarn: 5 Autumn colors in worsted weight
- Color A - Cream
Color B - Orange
Color C - Golden Brown
Color D - Green
Color E - Dark Pink - Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Yarn needle to weave in ends
GAUGE
17 stitches/ 23 rows = 4 inches or 10cm in Stocking Stitch
FINISHED SIZE
8 inches by 8 inches or 20 by 20cm
stitch abbreviations
US Terms
k / knit
p / purl
st / stitch
sts / stitches
notes
• Color A will be carried with the working yarn to fill in the gaps along the
edges.
• Ensure that the yarn overlaps when you are changing colors to avoid any holes in your knitting project.
•Intarsia knitting is a technique used to add multiple colors of yarn to create a picture, word, or design into your knitting project.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
- In this pattern the main color (A), will be carried throughout and twisted to prevent gaps forming.
- The following video explains how to strand the main color in purl rows -https://youtu.be/Jbq4oiPt6yM.
- Stranding the main color causes floats on the back of your project.
- Twisting the yarn is done as follows: In a knit row at a color change, bring the next color between the needles and working yarn and knit. In a purl row, you'll do the same.
- Always bring up the new yarn from underneath the old yarn so the old yarn is on top as you knit the first stitch in the new color.
- Tug both tails to secure the stitches (not too tight).
- Keep your tension even during color changes.
- If you have gaps in between your stitches, you'll have to stitch it up whilst you are weaving in the ends.
- You can use bobbins for each of the colors, but it is not necessary as you won't use a lot of yarn and the balls of yarn are manageable.
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fall intarsie knit square Pattern
(Written Instructions)
Graph available in the pdf bundle.
Cast on 36 sts in A.
Rows 1 - 10: With A, knit across.
11th Row: In A, knit across.
12th Row: A, k5, purl 26 and k5.
13th Row: A, k8, change to B (stranding A as you continue), k8 (B), k3 (A), k2(C), k2(A), k2(C), k1(A), k2(D), k8(A).
14th Row: A, k5, p3(A), p2(D), p1(A), p2(C), p2(A), p2(C), p3(A), p8 (B), p3(A), k5(A).
15th Row: In A, k14, k2 (B), k3(A), k6(C), k1(A), k2(D), k8(A).
16th Row: With A, k5, p3(A), p2(D), p1(A), p2(C), p2(A), p2(C), p3(A), p2(B), p9(A), k5(A).
17th Row: In A k14, k2(B), k3(A), k2(C), k2(A), k2(C), k1(A), k2(D), k8(A).
18th Row: A, k5, p3(A), p2(D), p1(A), p2(C), p2(A), p2(C), p3(A), p2(B),
p9(A), k5(A).
19th Row: With A k5, k6(E), k3(A), k2(B), k3(A), k6(C), k1(A), k2(D), k8(A).
20th Row: In A k5, p3 (A), p2(D), p1(A), p6(C), p3(A), p2(B), p3(A), p6(E),
k5(A).
21st Row: k9(A), k2(E), k3(A), k2(B), k10(A), k2(D), k8(A).
22nd Row: k5(A), p3(A), p2(D), p10(A), p2(B), p3(A), p2(E), p4(A), k5(A).
23rd Row: k9(A), k2(E), k3(A), k2(B), k6(A), k6(D), k8(A).
24th Row: k5(A), p3(A), p6(D), p6(A), p2(B), p3(A), p2(E), p4(A), k5(A).
25th Row: k9(A), k2(E), k3(A), k2(B), k1 0(A), k2(D), k8(A).
26th Row: k5(A), p3(A), p2(D), p1 0(A), p2(B), p3 (A), p2(E), p4(A), k5(A).
27th Row: k9(A), k2(E), k3(A), k2(B), k1 0(A), k2(D), k8(A).
28th Row: k5(A), p3(A), p2(D), p1 0(A), p2(B), p3(A), p2(E), p4(A), k5(A).
29th Row: k9(A), k2(E), k3(A), k2(B), k1 0(A), k2(D), k8(A).
30th Row: k5(A), p3(A), p2(D), p1 0(A), p2(B), p3(A), p2(E), p4(A), k5(A).
31st Row: k9(A), k2(E), k3(A), k2(B), k4(A), k8(D), k8(A).
32nd Row: k5(A), p3(A), p8(D), p4(A), p2(B), p3(A), p2(E), p4(A), k5(A).
Rows 33 and 35: knit across (A).
Rows 34 and 36: k5(A), p2 6(A), k5(A).
Rows 37 to 46: Knit (A).
Cast off and weave in the ends.
HOW TO JOIN KNITTED SQUARES
First, arrange your squares in the shape and size you want. Baste or pin your squares together and align the top and bottom.
There are several ways to join your knitted squares as listed below (clickable link to You Tube videos or posts):
- Edge to edge seam as usually done when sewing knitted pieces together by Easy on the Tongue
- How to seam pieces together with a knit strip by Little Nutmeg Productions
- Using mattress stitch as demonstrated by Debbie Stoller of Creativebug
- Join knit squares using the crochet slip stitch method by Meghan of Meghan Makes Do
- Slip Joins in a different manner (joining outer loops) by Cynthia Hyslop
- or Use Baseball stitch as demonstrated by 10RowsADay
DETAIL OF ALL THE BUNDLES AGAIN:
Grab the Cozy Fall Crochet Squares Pattern Bundle HERE
Grab the Cozy Fall Knit Squares Pattern Bundle HERE
Grab the Cozy Fall Tunisian Crochet Squares Pattern Bundle HERE
Or
Grab the Cozy Fall Blanket Square Patterns Trifecta Bundle (includes all 60 patterns) HERE
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