In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the wide checkers stitch. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch. It is also a reversible crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for potholders, washcloths, bags, scarves, cowls and other projects that need warmth, structure, and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The wide checkers stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make single crochet and double crochet. It is very easy to make and suitable for crochet beginners.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty aubergine. However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the wide checkers stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of ten plus six. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second stitch from your hook.
3. Make four single crochets in the next four stitches.
4. Make five double crochets in the next five stitches.
5. Then repeat. Make five single crochets in the next five stitches.
6. Make five double crochets in the next five stitches.
7. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with five single crochets.
Row 2
8. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
9. Make a double crochet in the second stitch.
10. Then make three double crochets in the next three stitches.
11. Make five single crochets in the next five stitches.
12. Then repeat. Make five double crochets in the next five stitches.
13. Make five single crochets in the next five stitches.
14. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with five double crochets.
Row 3
15. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
16. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
17. Then make four single crochets in the next four stitches.
18. Make five double crochets in the next five stitches.
19. Then repeat. Make five single crochets.
20. Make five double crochets.
21. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
22. At the end of the row make the last single crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished wide checkers stitch
23. Done!
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