Checkerboard Pattern for Crocheting Squares

The checkerboard is a classic favorite design motif, and it's one I often incorporate into my textile design work. Lately I've been exploring a variety of ways to crochet different variations of checkerboard patterns.

I created a simple two-color checkerboard chart, which is available to you free of charge; you'll find the link below, along with links to photos of samples I crocheted using the chart.

There are many different ways you can use this checkerboard chart. I've used it to crochet squares in baby yarn; I plan to use them for making a baby afghan. Feel free to adapt the design in other ways; it would make lovely afghans for the entire family, but there are plenty of other ways you could use it.