Classic Checkered Design Knitting Pattern

This elegant and versatile checkered design pattern is perfect for creating a chic look. The pattern is worked over a 10x10 cm swatch in multiple colors.

Materials

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in 3 colors - Color A (50g), Color B (50g), Color C (50g)
• Needles: US 3 / UK 10 / 3.25 mm knitting needles

Gauge

30 stitches x 40 rows = 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch

Pattern

Using Color A, cast on 30 stitches.

Row 1 (RS): Knit across.

Row 2 (WS): Purl across.

Rows 3-10: Repeat Rows 1 and 2, alternating colors A and B every 2 rows.

Rows 11-18: With Color C, repeat Rows 1 and 2, alternating colors C and A every 2 rows.

Rows 19-26: With Color B, repeat Rows 1 and 2, alternating colors B and C every 2 rows.

Rows 27-30: With Color A, repeat Rows 1 and 2.

Bind off all stitches.

Finishing

Weave in ends and block the swatch to measurements.