This square is guaranteed to come out the right size, because it starts from the corner and grows outward.

Can be made in any yarn weight with the appropriate needles to whatever size you wish

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KasCares’s Knit-a-square program has been set up to ask the knitters and crocheters of the world to send 8” (20cm) squares to South Africa where they are made up into blankets for these children. The children live in terrible poverty. They need love, shelter, food, education and warmth. Many charities are working hard to provide the first four. The knitters and crocheters of the world can provide the last.