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How Do I Crochet: Checkerboard Stitch

By: M.E. HARRINGTON

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How do I crochet the checkerboard stitch? We're glad you asked, because it's a really neat stitch. You can use just one for a dishcloth or crochet the squares together for a really neat-looking afghan. Learn how to crochet the checkerboard stitch with this step-by-step guide.
 

  1. Start with a chain. Double crochet in the 3rd stitch from the hook, and in the next stitch.


     
  2. Chain 3.


     
  3. Skip the next 3 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches.


     
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 across the row. Always end with a double crochet in the last stitch.


     
  5. Chain 3 and turn.


     
  6. Make 2 double crochet in the chain 3 space of the previous row. (The chain 3 takes the place of the first double crochet.)


     
  7. Chain 3, make 3 double crochet in the chain 3 space of the previous row.


     
  8. Repeat step 6 across the row.


     
  9. Photo shows 3 rows of checkerboard stitch completed.


     
  10. One checkerboard square is shown on the right.


Check out Emi Harrington's designer profile and other great tutorials!


Find this pattern and more in our How Do I Crochet? 13 Basic Crochet Stitches and Free Beginner Crochet Afghan Patterns eBook.
 

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