Open Checkers Crochet Stitch Pattern
If you are looking for an open weave pattern that resembles a checkerboard, this is just the pattern for you. To make a unique use of this pattern, you could make squares using the open checkers crochet pattern and squares with a typical granny square pattern and attach them in an alternating layout.
Any weight yarn with the appropriate size crochet hook. Our sample was made using worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
sk = skip
sp = space
st(s) = stitch (es)
tch = turning chain
Chain a multiple of 6 sts + 9
1st row: Skip 3 ch, 1 dc into each of next 2 ch, *ch 3, sk 3 ch ** 1 dc in each of next 3 ch; rep from to to last ch ending at **, 1 dc in last st, turn
2nd row: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch sp, *ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp; rep from * to end, ch 3, dc in top of tch.
Rep 2nd row.