Wool is preferred by the hospitals but some accept acrylic.
Knit Peggy Squares
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15x15cm squares
20 squares make a blanket
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Size 8 (4mm) needles.
Any colour 8ply (double knitting, DK) wool.
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Everyone’s knitting tension is slightly different and not all 8ply yarns are created equal. You may need to adjust the number of stitches you cast on so that your square is 15cm wide when it is finished.
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Pattern designed by Natalie Iogha
Cast on 30 stitches.
Work 60 rows garter stitch (knit every row), or until your work measures 14.5cm. Once you have completed your cast off row, the final square size should be 15cm.
Cast off 30 stitches.
Why Peggy Squares
A Peggy square is a knitted square, typically measuring 15 x 15cm. These squares are sewn together to create blankets.
Peggy squares are an excellent starting point for beginner knitters, as the project is simple and manageable in size—perfect for learning basic stitches and techniques without tackling complex patterns or large items.
Making Peggy squares allows new knitters to practise skills, build confidence, and contribute to a worthy cause, with individual squares later joined to form the finished blanket.
