How to Knit the Garter Checkerboard Stitch
You can knit this!
If you know how to knit and purl, the Garter Checkerboard stitch is going to be easy for you to do.
I’ve broken it down into easy step-by-step rows and you’ll be able to use this for a wide variety of knitting projects.
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Learn how to knit the Garter Checkerboard Stitch
This beginner stitch pattern is a 14-row repeat yet it's surprisingly easy!
It uses only knit and purl stitches. I'll take you step-by-step through this stitch pattern for knitting success.
The front side of this project is a combination of stockinette and garter stitch squares. The other side is a combination of reverse stockinette and garter stitch squares.
Use this stitch to create shawls, afghans, baby blankets, placemats, and washcloths.
Materials
Size US 11 straight or circular needles
Scissors
Yarn needle
Resource
For this stitch, I was inspired by a pattern I found in 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns. If you love to learn new stitches, this book is worth checking out.
