Checked Square Free Checkerboard Knitting Pattern
Simple purls and knits create a checked fabric in this easy square knitting pattern. This 8″ by 8″ knit square has texture that just calls for you to snuggle up in a cozy blanket.
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This blanket square takes a garter checkerboard stitch and interrupts it with a stockinette center. Combine this square with my other square knitting patterns to make a baby blanket or a checkerboard throw!
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The repeat rows are longer for this pattern due to the off set nature of the checkerboard. However, the good news is when you work a right side row it’s the same. The texture is only worked on the wrong side row.
So it’s an easy knit and a great knitting project for fall.
The Yarn
This blanket square knits up quickly in worsted weight yarn. The white yarn allows the checkerboard pattern and knit stitches to contrast nicely.
You can substitute any #4 medium worsted weight yarn for your square. I think the garter and stockinette stitch checkerboard pattern looks great in the lighter color yarn.
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Materials
- 55 yd / 51 m of #4 medium worsted weight yarn*
- 4.5 mm US Size 7 knitting needles,* or needles needed to meet gauge
- Yarn needle
- scissors
- measuring tape
- stitch markers optional
Notes
Stitch multiple is 12 + 6, plus 4.
Skill Level
Easy
Gauge
4” / 10 cm x 4” / 10 cm = 18 sts x 30 rows in pattern
Meeting gauge is important for getting an 8″ square. If you get more stitches in 4″ then try swatching with larger needles. And if you are getting fewer stitches per 4″ then try smaller needles.
Finished Size
8” / 20.5 cm x 8” / 20.5 cm
Stitches / Abbreviations (US Terms)
BO – bind off
CO – cast on
K – knit
P – purl
rep – repeat
RS – right side
st (s) – stitch (es)
Video Tutorial
Watch the video on my YouTube. The written pattern is below.
Scroll down for the free pattern!
Pattern Instructions
8" Checkered Square Knitting Pattern
Simple purls and knits create a checked fabric in this easy square knitting pattern. This 8" by 8" knit square has texture that just calls for you to snuggle up in a cozy blanket.
Materials
- 55 yd / 51 m of #4 medium worsted weight yarn
Tools
- 4.5 mm US Size 7 knitting needles, or needles needed to meet gauge
- Yarn needle
- scissors
- measuring tape
Instructions
- CO 34
Row 1. *K, P rep * across. - Row 2. *P, K rep * across.
- Row 3. (RS) K, P, *K rep * until there is 1 stitch, P.
- Row 4. P, K, K 6, *P6, K6 rep * until there are 2 sts, P, K.
- Row 5. Rep Row 3.
- Row 6. P, K, *K2, P2, K2, P6 rep * until there are 8 sts, K2, P2, K2, P, K.
- Row 7. Rep Row 3.
- Row 8. Rep Row 6.
- Row 9. Rep Row 3.
- Row 10. Rep Row 4.
- Row 11. Rep Row 3.
- Row 12. P, K, *P6, K6 rep * until there are 8 sts, P7, K.
- Row 13. Rep Row 3.
- Row 14. P, K, *P6, K2, P2, K2 rep * until there are 8 sts, P7, K.
- Row 15. Rep Row 3.
- Row 16. Rep Row 14.
- Row 17. Rep Row 3.
- Row 18. Rep Row 12.
- Rows 19 - 39. Rep Rows 3 - 18 two more times = 7.5” / 19 cm tall.
Rep Rows 1 - 2 one more time.
- BO in pattern.
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