Number 1 Knitting Pattern
The countdown is officially on! As part of our Block Library Renovation, I am thrilled to introduce the Number 1 blanket block, now fully updated to the 52SP Standard.
This isn’t just a digit; it’s the building block for milestone blankets, anniversary gifts, and personalized home decor. Standardized to 43 stitches × 63 rows, and with its new high-contrast chart, this pattern is designed for maximum readability and effortless mixing with our Alphabet and Geometric series (and the others too!). Whether you’re celebrating a ‘First’ or simply love the clean, modern lines of this numeral, the Number 1 is ready for your needles.
| 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 for casting on and binding off stitches) |
| Finished Size | 8.5” x 8.5” (22 cm x 22 cm) |
Materials & Tools for the Number 1 block
- Yarn: 70 yds (64 m) of DK yarn (8 ply). OR 140 yds (128 m) of light fingering yarn (approx 3 ply) USED DOUBLE.
- Needles: 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 for casting on and binding off stitches).
- 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!
Number 1: Knitted 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 prevents 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, Number 1 knitting pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts
You can follow either the row-by-row written instructions or the chart below for the Number 1 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.
Number 1 Knitting Pattern: Row-by-Row Instructions
Row 1) and every following odd row (RS): Knit all stitches
Row 2) Purl all stitches
Row 4) Purl all stitches
Row 6) p14, k10, p11
Row 8) p14, k10, p11
Row 10) p14, k10, p11
Row 12) p14, k10, p11
Row 14) p16, k6, p13
Row 16) p16, k6, p13
Row 18) p16, k6, p13
Row 20) p16, k6, p13
Row 22) p16, k6, p13
Row 24) p16, k6, p13
Row 26) p16, k6, p13
Row 28) p16, k6, p13
Row 30) p16, k6, p13
Row 32) p5, k7, p4, k6, p13
Row 34) p6, k7, p3, k6, p13
Row 36) p7, k7, p2, k6, p13
Row 38) p8, k7, p1, k6, p13
Row 40) p9, k13, p13
Row 42) p10, k12, p13
Row 44) p11, k11, p13
Row 46) p12, k10, p13
Row 48) p13, k9, p13
Row 50) p14, k8, p13
Row 52) Purl all stitches
Row 54) Purl all stitches
Row 55) Knit all stitches
Number 1 Knitting Chart
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
💡Note & Tip: 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. I recommend using stitch markers to separate the borders from the main design area.
Looking for more blocks?
If you are looking for some block buddies for the Number 1, check out these patterns from the Modern Alphabet Series, the Animal Kingdom, and Travel Log Library:
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Love the idea of astrick and hashtag…clever girl. Great to see you back in action again. We were all concerned about you Sweetie.
Hello! Thank you so much, I’m so happy to be back too 🙂
Hi Cecilia, I am loving the 52 Pickup graphs and wondered on the numbers, have I missed 7-9, hashtag and asterisk? Thanks so much for all you do.