How to Knit the Letter g: Free Alphabet Block Pattern
Welcome back to our A-Z Knitting Adventure! Today, we are adding a very special piece to our collection: the lowercase letter “g”.
Whether you are building a personalised name blanket, a nursery wall hanging, or participating in our 52 Square Pickup KAL (I know some people are doing it again!), the “g” is a must-have. With its elegant curved tail and balanced proportions, this block adds a beautiful touch of texture to any project.
This pattern is designed with only knits and purls, as the rest of our alphabet series, making it a perfect project for advanced beginners who want to practice following a texture chart. Because it’s also the standard size you can find in my blog, it fits perfectly with all the Uppercase A-to-Z collection, Animals and Transports blocks we’ve already completed!
In this post, you’ll find:
- The full row-by-row written instructions.
- The same instructions in chart format.
- Ideas for projects using the letter “g.”
Let’s knit it!
| Project Detail | Requirement |
| Skill Level | Beginner (only knits and purls) |
| Yarn Weight | DK or Worsted |
| Needle Size | 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 to casting on and binding off sts) |
| Finished Size | 8.5” x 8.5” (22 cm x 22 cm) |
Project Requirements: What You’ll Need
- Yarn: 70 yds (64 m) of DK yarn (8 ply). OR 140 yds (128 m) of light fingering yarn (approx 3 ply) USED DOUBLE. I prefer to use cotton yarn for baby blankets, but you can use whichever yarn you prefer.
- Needles: 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 to casting on and binding off sts)
- Tools: tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, scissors.
- Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st with US 6 (4 mm needles) and DK yarn = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
NOTE: You can change the yarn weight and needle size to obtain different sized blocks. Let me know in the comments if you need help!
Lowercase letter “g”: Knitted alphabet square instructions
Abbreviations:
- CO: cast on
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- st(s): stitch(es)
- k: knit
- p: purl
The Pattern: General Instructions
- Cast on sts
CO 43 sts with US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
I always cast on and bind off stitches with larger needles than I use for the main work. This prevent my cast on and bind off rows from being too tight. - Garter stitch bottom border
With US 6 (4 mm) needles, knit 4 rows.
Slip first stitch on every row as if you were to knit it, but without knitting it (except on the first row). It will form a neat and sturdy border. - Main pattern with garter stitch side borders
Continue working the next 55 rows as follows:
4 garter sts, g knitting pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts
You can follow either the row-by-row written instructions or the chart below for the “g” knitting pattern. - Garter stitch top border
Knit 4 rows.
- Bind off
Bind off all sts with a US 7 (4.5 mm) needle. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
- (Optional) Blocking
Block your square to its final measures.
Lowercase Letter “g” Knitting Pattern: Row-by-Row Instructions
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Row 1) and every following odd row (RS): Knit all stitches
Row 2) Purl all stitches
Row 4) Purl all stitches
Row 6) p14, k7, p14
Row 8) p10, k15, p10
Row 10) p8, k19, p8
Row 12) p7, k21, p7
Row 14) p6, k7, p8, k8, p6
Row 16) p6, k6, p10, k7, p6
Row 18) p23, k6, p6
Row 20) p13, k7, p3, k6, p6
Row 22) p10, k12, p1, k6, p6
Row 24) p8, k21, p6
Row 26) p7, k9, p3, k10, p6
Row 28) p7, k7, p8, k7, p6
Row 30) p6, k7, p10, k6, p6
Row 32) p6, k7, p10, k6, p6
Row 34) p6, k7, p10, k6, p6
Row 36) p6, k7, p10, k6, p6
Row 38) p6, k7, p10, k6, p6
Row 40) p6, k8, p8, k7, p6
Row 42) p7, k8, p6, k8, p6
Row 44) p8, k21, p6
Row 46) p9, k20, p6
Row 48) p11, k11, p1, k6, p6
Row 50) p14, k5, p4, k6, p6
Row 52) Purl all stitches
Row 54) Purl all stitches
Row 55) Knit all stitches
Lowercase Letter “g” Knitting Pattern: Chart
Not sure how to read this chart? Visit Section 2: Stitches & Textures in our Knitting Academy.
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
Note: These charted instructions represent the 35-stitch design area. Remember to work your 4-stitch garter borders at the beginning and end of every row.
Love this block? Build your next project with these patterns!
If you enjoyed knitting the letter “g”, you’ll love exploring the rest of the Oh La Lana! collection. Here are a few ideas to help you complete your personalized blanket or gift:
- Complete the Alphabet: Don’t miss the other letters in this series! You can find the Lowercase “f” and Lowercase “a” right here. For initials or names, browse our full Uppercase A-Z Library.
- “G” is for Giraffe: Pair your letter block with its animal counterpart! Check out our Free Animal Knitting Patterns to find the Giraffe and more.
- Things That Go: Building a blanket for a little one? Add some movement with our Transport Series, featuring bicycles, airplanes, and sailboats.
- Need help joining your blocks? Once you’ve finished your squares, follow my step-by-step guide on How to Join Knitted Squares to Assemble a Blanket (Section 4: Finishing & Assembly of Oh La Lana! Knitting Academy).
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