**Classic Checkered Pattern**

This pattern creates a classic checkered design where both horizontal and vertical stripes alternate in a grid. Each block of color is 4 stitches wide and 4 rows tall, alternating between Color A and Color B in both directions.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in Color A and Color B
  
• Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm knitting needles
  

Gauge: 20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Pattern:

Cast on a multiple of 8 stitches, plus 4 stitches for edge stitches.

Row 1 (Right Side): With Color A, knit 4 stitches, *purl 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2 (Wrong Side): With Color A, purl 4 stitches, *knit 4 stitches, purl 4 stitches; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 3: With Color B, knit 4 stitches, *purl 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches; repeat from * to end of row.

Row 4: With Color B, purl 4 stitches, *knit 4 stitches, purl 4 stitches; repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat Rows 1-4 for the pattern.

Finishing:

Bind off after completing the desired length. Weave in ends and block your work to even out the stitches.