How to Crochet a Checkerboard Stitch
The checkerboard stitch is a really neat stitch and you can learn how to crochet it right here. You can use just one to work up a dishcloth or crochet the squares together for a really neat-looking afghan. This tutorial is a great step by step guide. People will be very impressed with your skill as a crocheter when you show off your expertise with this crochet stitch.
- Start with a chain. Double crochet in the 3rd stitch from the hook, and in the next stitch.
- Chain 3.
- Skip the next 3 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 across the row. Always end with a double crochet in the last stitch.
- Chain 3 and turn.
- Make 2 double crochet in the chain 3 space of the previous row. (The chain 3 takes the place of the first double crochet.)
- Chain 3, make 3 double crochet in the chain 3 space of the previous row.
- Repeat step 6 across the row.
- Photo shows 3 rows of checkerboard stitch completed.
- One checkerboard square is shown on the right.
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msjuly46tats 12333 39
Feb 25, 2017
GREAT WAY TO LEARN CROCHETING I LOVE THE PATTERNS AM LEARNING QUIT WITH THE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO TUTORIALS THANKS 4 THE INFO
claire631
Apr 07, 2013
very cute. But what is the pattern repeat so I know how many to chain? Am new and do not know how to figure out. Thanks!
gregoryfamily123 1 123665
Mar 17, 2013
very hrlpful,now i can make the dishcloth thank you. lilly
MsMoniRN 6530180
Feb 03, 2013
This is a cute stitch and I can't wait to make something using it! Thanks so much for sharing!
peggylhoo2 2483549
Jan 11, 2011
Step # 1 says to start with a chain. My question is---How many stitches do you chain in that step?>
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