Checked Square Free Checkerboard Knitting Pattern

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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.

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!

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.

Charity Cozy Fall MAL

The Checked Square is part of the Charity Cozy Fall Make Along. This free MAL will be running throughout October, starting on October 3rd, 2022. 

Every weekday, 3 new FREE 8” squares (one knit, one crochet and one Tunisian crochet) by different designers will be launched. You can also enter exciting giveaways from our sponsors too!

When you participate in the make along you can donate your finished blanket to a charity from the list provided. You will also be able to donate to Cure Childhood Cancer by purchasing a complete bundle of all the squares PDF patterns at a discounted price. 

I hope you’ll join us. I can’t wait to see your beautiful squares in your own blankets!

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!

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