How Do You Knit A Checkerboard Cable Pattern?
Any seasoned knitter has come across the basic basketweave or checkerboard pattern dozens of times when looking at knitting stitches. However, this pattern offers a bit of a twist–literally. Instead of a knitted block and a purled block, it leaves the knitter with a cabled block and a purled block. This would be a great way to add a little flare to any project that is square or rectangle shaped (ie – a dishcloth, a scarf, a blanket or even blanket squares). Choose the yarn you want to work with and needles that match the weight of your yarn (see yarn packaging for needle size suggestions). Cast on the stitches in multiples of 10 plus 6 plus 1 for the rim on each edge in your preferred method of casting on (example: 10 x 3 = 30 + 6 = 36 + 2 rim stitches = 38 stitches). Row 1 (right side): Work 1 edge stitch, *purl 1, knit 4, purl 5; repeat from the * to the last 7 stitches, purl 1, knit 4, purl 1, work 1 edge stitchRow 2: Knit all knit stitches and purl all purl stitchesRow 3: Knit all
