Classic checkerboard effects are achieved through knit and purl combinations Checkerboard Pattern Instructions

The checkerboard stitch is a simple stitch pattern created by alternating groups of knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence, forming distinct squares on the fabric surface.

There are many variations of the checkerboard stitch, with the most common ones being the checkerboard 2x2, checkerboard 4x4, and checkerboard 8x8. All patterns have the same right and wrong sides, and they do not curl at the edges.

Knit Purl Repeats 01 created with two different checkerboard stitches, is a great way for beginners to practice their knitting skills while achieving impressive results.

Knit Purl Repeats: Good mood patterns Checkerboard stitch: Multiple of 16 stitches plus 8 Checkerboard stitch: Multiple of 8 stitches.

PatternInstructions

Worked Flat
Worked in the round

Cast on a multiple of 16 stitches plus 8, such as 40, 56, 72, etc.

Knit Part 1, followed by Part 2. Parts 1 and 2 together total 74 rows. Repeat both parts as needed to reach your desired length.

You can also adjust the length of each stitch pattern section by changing the number of repeats instead of strictly following the instructed 32 rows.

Knit Purl Repeats: Good Patterns - Good Moods Knit Purl Repeat 01: Checkerboard stitch pattern

Part 1:32 rows with a 16-row repeat

  • Row 1 (Right side): *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, knit 8.
  • Row 2 (Wrong side): *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 8.
  • Row 3: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, knit 8.
  • Row 4: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 8.
  • Row 5: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, knit 8.
  • Row 6: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 8.
  • Row 7: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, knit 8.
  • Row 8: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 8.
  • Row 9: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 8.
  • Row 10: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, knit 8.
  • Row 11: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 8.
  • Row 12: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, knit 8.
  • Row 13: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 8.
  • Row 14: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, knit 8.
  • Row 15: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, purl 8.
  • Row 16: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, knit 8.

Repeat rows 1 – 16.

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Part 2:32 rows with an 8-row repeat

  • Row 1: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Row 2: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Row 3: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Row 4: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Row 5: *Purl 4, knit 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Row 6: *Purl 4, knit 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Row 7: *Purl 4, knit 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Row 8: *Purl 4, knit 4; repeat from * to end.

Repeat rows 1 – 8.

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Worked Flat Chart IMG

Cast on a multiple of 16 stitches.

The knitting process is the same as when worked flat.

Part 1:32 rounds with a 16-round repeat

  • Round 1: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 2: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 3: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 4: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 5: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 6: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 7: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 8: *Knit 8, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 9: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 10: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 11: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 12: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 13: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 14: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 15: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 16: *Purl 8, knit 8; repeat from * to end.

Repeat rounds 1 – 16.

Part 2:32 rounds with an 8-round repeat

  • Round 1: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 2: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 3: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 4: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 5: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 6: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 7: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.
  • Round 8: *Knit 4, purl 4; repeat from * to end.

Repeat rounds 1 – 8.