Talimena Free Afghan Square Knitting Pattern

Free Afghan Square knitting pattern

Talimena Knit Blanket Square is an 8″x 8″ free knitted blanket square pattern that is all about the texture you can create with simple stitches. You’ll use just knits and purls to make this beautiful blanket square. The free pattern is below and includes written instructions and a chart.

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Afghan square knitting pattern in bright orange with texture to look like layered fall leaves. It sits on a white surface along with a pair of wooden knitting needles and a vase of flowers. A white panel with text reads: Free knitting pattern. Blanket Square. Banana Moon Studio.

The Talimena Knit Blanket Square was inspired by bright fall leaves. The shape you see repeated in the square is intended to be a leaf with a stem at one end. I’ll admit though that it also looks a lot like scales from a fish or dragon, so you have my blessing to use it that way, LOL.

I named this knit afghan square after the Talimena National Scenic Byway. I name a lot of my patterns after places in Oklahoma, USA, where I’m from. Oklahoma is not well known for beautiful fall foliage, but the Talimena National Scenic Byway is one place in Oklahoma that boasts bright colors in autumn. This scenic drive can be found in southeastern Oklahoma and crosses the state line into Arkansas.

Where can I get this afghan square knitting pattern?

This knitting pattern is free right here in this post! Just scroll down for the free version.

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If you prefer a version of the pattern that is easy to download and print, you can purchase an inexpensive PDF download on Ravelry or Etsy.

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What yarn should I knit this afghan square with?

The yarn used in this blanket square is KnitPicks Brava Worsted, a 100% Premium Acrylic yarn that I chose because it is easy to care for, an essential for a blanket. The square weighs just 22 g when finished, which amounts to about 48 yds of yarn, so you can make around four of these squares with one skein of KnitPicks Brava Worsted. Many thanks to KnitPicks for providing the yarn for this design!

A partially complete knit afghan square with loops along the length of a wooden knitting needle. It sits on a white surface along with the other needle and a matching skein of yarn. Text on the image reads: Banana Moon Studio.

Talimena Square, a free afghan square knitting pattern

By April Garwood of Banana Moon Studio

Tester: KayLynn Davis

Difficulty Level: Easy

Finished Measurements: 8 x 8 inches

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (100% Premium Acrylic; 218 yds; 100 g; yarn weight 4/medium/worsted): #28417 Caution, 1 skein.

Knitting Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm): straight needles at least 8 inches long. Adjust needle size if necessary to match gauge.

Notions: Stitch marker (m), tapestry needle.

Gauge: 16 sts x 23 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch.

Notes

This pattern includes both a chart and line by line instructions.

On the chart, RS rows (odd-numbered) are read from right to left. WS rows are read from left to right. Reading the chart might be a little easier if you think of the white box sections as stockinette stitch, and the dotted box sections as reverse stockinette stitch.

Free afghan square knitting pattern in bright orange with texture to look like layered fall leaves. This image shows the wrong side of the square. It sits on a white surface along with a pair of wooden knitting needles, two balls of yarn, and a small brass crescent moon piece. Text on the image reads: Banana Moon Studio. — This is the wrong side of the Talimena Knit Blanket Square. I think both sides have a pretty texture. Which one do you like better?

Free Knitted Blanket Square Pattern

CO 31 sts.

Row 1: K across – 31 sts.

Row 2: P3, *k1, p7, repeat from * 2 times, k1, p3.

Row 3: K2, *p3, k5, repeat from * 2 times, p3, k2.

Row 4: P1, *k5, p3, repeat from * 2 times, k5, p1.

Row 5: K1, *p2, k1, p2**, k3, repeat from * 3 times, ending last rep at **, k1.

Row 6: *K2, p3, k2**, p1, repeat from * 3 times, ending last rep at **.

Row 7: *P1, k5, p1**, k1, repeat from * 3 times, ending last rep at **.

Row 8: K1, *p5, k3, repeat from * 2 times, p5, k1.

Row 9: *K7, p1, repeat from * 2 times, k7.

Row 10: *P7, k1, repeat from * 2 times, p7.

Row 11: *K7, p1, repeat from * 2 times, k7.

Row 12: P across.

Row 13: K across.

Row 14: *P7, k1, repeat from * 2 times, p7.

Row 15: P1, *k5, p3, repeat from * 2 times, k5, p1.

Row 16: K2, *p3, k5, repeat from * 2 times, p3, k2.

Row 17: P2, *k3, p2**, k1, p2, repeat from * 3 times, ending last rep at **.

Row 18: P1, *k2, p1, k2**, p3, repeat from * 3 times, ending last rep at **, p1.

Row 19: K2, *p1, k1, p1**, k5, repeat from * 3 times, ending last rep at **, k2.

Row 20: P2, *k3, p5, repeat from * 2 times, k3, p2.

Row 21: K3, *p1, k7, repeat from * 2 times, p1, k3.

Row 22: P3, *k1, p7, repeat from * 2 times, k1, p3.

Row 23: K3, *p1, k7, repeat from * 2 times, p1, k3.

Row 24: P across.

Rows 25-46: Repeat Rows 1-23.

Bind off.

Chart

Finishing

Weave in ends. I suggest mattress stitch as a way to attach squares together. You can see a tutorial for mattress stitch here.

That finishes this free afghan square knitting pattern. I would love to see your in-process or finished squares or blankets! You can share them on Instagram and tag me, or you can join my Facebook group and share them there.

Happy knitting!