How to Knit Alphabet Letters

Adding letters to knitting is a great way to make a personal statement on a blanket, sweater, bag, or anywhere else. These knit uppercase alphabet block patterns are easy to view and print at home. They are designed to be worked in Reverse Stockinette Stitch on a field of Stockinette. Of course, if you want to get creative there are a variety of other stitches you could use. A Moss stitch would be great to use if you're looking to add some texture to your words. The garter stitch is another simple stitch that would make quick work of these patterns. When it comes to choosing which stitch to use for these patterns it all depends on the look you're going for. 

Using a medium-weight yarn, they should take up about six inches square. Knit in a finer yarn they will be smaller, or you can easily take these shapes and draw your own charts to the size you need. Using a lighter colored yarn will help your letters and the stitches stand out. When you're knitting letters it's important to keep the tension of your yarn consistent for a uniform look. If you don't want to incorporate the letters directly into your pattern you can always knit the words in their own blocks and sew them on. This is a useful technique if you're knitting a blanket for a baby that isn't named yet. You can knit the blanket when you have time and add the personalization afterward.