Wide Checkers Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Learn how to crochet the Wide Checkers Stitch with this tutorial.
This crochet stitch is made by repeating 5 single crochets and 5 double crochets across the row. Then on the next row, you switch it so you’re single crocheting in all the double crochets and double crocheting in all the single crochets.
This stitch is a great one for any large project so the unique woven-like patterning can be seen.
Materials
- 100 yds worsted weight yarn
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- Needle to weave in ends
- Scissors
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 13 sts x 11 rows = 4 in. (same stitch as pattern)
- Finished size: 12 in x 12 in
Abbreviations
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- Dc: double crochet
- Sc: single crochet
- Sl st: slip stitch
- St(s): Stitch(es)
Notes
- Ch 2 does not count as a stitch
- Count carefully! It is easy to get off track.
- To make this bigger or small you’ll need to chain multiple of 10 plus 6 more.
- You may change color where ever you want. I changed at the beginning of row 8, 15, 22 & 26.
Wide Checkers crochet stitch 12″ square Pattern
Ch 36 to start
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain and in next 4. *dc in next 5 chs, sc in next 5 chs. Repeat from * across. Turn (35 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, Dc in same st as ch 2 and in next 4 sc. *sc in next 5 dc, dc in next 5 sc. Repeat from * across. Turn (35 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch 1, sc in next 4 dc. *dc in next 5 sc, sc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * across. Turn (35 sts)
Row 4-30 (or until piece is 12”): repeat rows 2 and 3
On last row do not turn. Continue to border.
Border
Ch 1, sc evenly around placing 3 sc in each corner. Join to top of 1st sc with sl st. Finish off, weave in ends.