I am thinking you could do separate granny squares and connect them. Not Sure though if that would work alright. Fasten off the red, leave the black still attached to start border. Change color in the last pull-through of the last stitch of each block. Make sure you read the care directions closely so your hard work ages gracefully. Your browser’s Javascript functionality is turned off.

Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Continue repeating this pattern until you get to the end of your chain. Repeat the color scheme through the next 2 rows for 4 total rows of the same. This stitch is done in both loops through the entire piece. You can see above how the hook is going through both.

This way you’ll have a perfect “pretty” side and one with the color changes visible on the edges. Stitch 10 different squares that come together with a pretty finishing border on this intriguing crochet throw. A granny square is placed between each of the textured squares in a checkerboard arrangement.

You can find more information on sharing my work with others on theTerms and Conditions Page. This free crochet pattern uses Aran/Worsted yarn and a 5.5mm crochet hook. You’ll be able to experience the crochet stitch on a smaller scale, become even more confident with each granny square you make and decide on the size of your blanket. You’ll need Aran/Worsted yarn in cotton and a 4.5mm crochet hook to complete this project.

Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Take the other side of the checkerboard and fold it 1/3 of the way over. Take one side of the checkerboard rug and fold it 1/3 of the way over. ghosh aghosh Pattern is worked with two colors at once. One color will be carried under the other color when it is not being used. If you prefer to work from a PDF, this pattern is available to buy on Etsy.

Chain one in the new color and begin the row as usual, just with a new color. Our botanical bucket hats are going fast and soon they will be gone! Available in 4 different colors and two sizes, M and L, 56.5cm and 58cm respectively.

Subtract 8 stitches from your foundation chain from 71 to 63 and work 2 more rows before changing your block colors from 25 rows to 27 rows. This video tutorial will take you through crocheting a Tunisian crochet checkered blanket for a baby . Once you’re feeling ok with the checkerboard crochet stitch, move on to using the stitch for making a granny square.

I am going to start with a foundation chain of 23 chains. For your project, chain as many stitches as you need, keeping in mind that it should be a multiple of 3 + 2. Checkerboard stitch is a very common knitting pattern, so today we are going to show you how to do it with a crochet hook. Carry the yarn color you are not currently using by crocheting around it until you reach the next block, then change colors and carry that yarn color. Written pattern, tutorials, photos, graphs, and pdfs of the Crochet Checkerboard freepatternare copyright Windingroadcrochet.com. Please do not reprint or repost this content as your own, but please feel free to share this link with others.

Pull your other color of yarn on top of the previous row and stitch over it with single crochets in the next 3 spots, crocheting through both loops. This is why I also offer a nicely formatted large font PDF version of the pattern that can be purchased on Etsy or Ravelry. You can print the pattern and take it on the go with you or tuck it into your project bag.