How to Crochet the Checked Boxes Stitch Photo Tutorial
Today we will learn the Checked Boxes crochet stitch pattern.
This fun crochet stitch pattern is one that would be great for blankets and shawls. The stitch design is easy to work and features rows of crossed double crochet stitches and double crochet “boxes.” You will find that the pattern works up in no time and is an easy repeat to remember.
Materials:
- soft worsted weight 100% acrylic yarn
- 5 mm crochet hook
Stitches and Abbreviations:
- Ch – Chain Stitch
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Rpt – Repeat
- Sc – Single Crochet Stitch
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Yo – Yarn Over
Pattern Notes:
- This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial and it may be worked in one colour or many. I will be working this pattern in a solid colour.
- To begin make a slip knot and make a foundation chain. For this stitch you will need a multiple of 8 + 5 stitches for your foundation chain.
- For example, ch 29.
The Checked Boxes Stitch Pattern:
Row One: Dc in the 4th ch from your hook, dc in the next st, *ch 1, sk the next 3 sts, dc in the next st, ch 1, dc in the previous 2nd sk st, ch 1, sk the next st, dc in each of the next 3 sts; Rpt from * across ending with a dc in each of the final 3 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row Two: Sk the 1st 2 sts, *dc in the next st, ch 1, dc in the 1st st of the previous sk sts, ch 1, sk the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, sk the next ch-1 sp, sk the next 2 sts; Rpt from * across, ending with a dc in the top of the turning ch (the same st as your last crossed dc), Ch 3, turn.
Row Three: Dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next st, * Ch 1, sk the next ch-1 sp, sk the next 2 sts, dc in the next st, ch 1, dc in the 1st st of the previous sk sts, ch 1, sk the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc; Rpt from * across, ending with a dc in the next st, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the top of the turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
And that’s it!
For the rest of the pattern simply repeat rows two and three. Fasten off, weave in your ends.
