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.
