Flying Geese Square Knitting Pattern
I’m excited to share this Flying Geese Square knitting pattern with you today.
We are creating this colorwork knitting block with two different yarn colors. It’s very graphic, geometrical, and those of you that are quilt lovers, this is probably a familiar design. These stacked triangles are called Flying Geese and really fun to knit up.
This pattern easily lays flat and is the first block of the Quilt Block Sampler Blanket. Make sure to check out the Log Cabin, Attic Windows, and Pinwheel Blocks, too.
Table of Contents
YARN AND TOOLS for FLYING GEESE SQUARE
2 Color Shades of Bernat Blanket Yarn to Knit Flying Geese Square. I’m using the new shades of Aubergine and Dark Teal, available exclusively at JOANN. We’ll have our circular needle, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Color B – Aubergine
Color C – Dark Teal
- Knitting Needles – Size 11 US (8 mm) 36-inch Circular Knitting Needles
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
KNITTING GAUGE for FLYING GEESE SQUARE
If you want to check your gauge, your 4″ x 4″ square is knit with 7 stitches and 15 rows in the Garter Stitch.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS + TECHNIQUES
FLYING GEESE SQUARE
ABBREVIATIONS
- Approx = Approximate(LY)
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Cont = Continue(ity)
- Pat = Pattern
- Rem = Remain(ing)
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right Side
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong Side
TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Stretchy BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
FLYING GEESE SQUARE
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KNITTING PATTERN
With C, cast on 37 sts.
Knit row 1 of Chart (see below), reading RS row from right to left.
Chart is now in position.
Keeping cont of Chart, proceed in garter st (knit every row) for 39 more rows.
When 40 rows of Chart are complete, rep 40 rows of Chart once more.
Cast off.
Note: When working from chart, wind small balls of colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the design. Start new colors at appropriate points. To change colors, twist the 2 colors around each other where they meet, on WS, to avoid a hole.
The free printable knitting pattern and chart for this Flying Geese Block is provided courtesy JOANN.
JOIN THE BERNAT STITCH ALONG
The Bernat Stitch Along creates a beautiful Afghan Blanket over the entire 6 weeks. These project designs are great for those of you who have completed my Absolute Beginner Knitting Series. There are a lot of cool ideas to intrigue those of you who are a little more advanced.
Thank You for Visiting Studio Knit
I hope you are inspired to knit up your Flying Geese Block in your next knitting project and join the Bernat Stitch Along.
