Checkerboard Blanket by Amy Gunderson

Checkerboard Blanket

Knitting
May 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
3200 - 19600 yards (2926 - 17922 m)
Baby (Throw, Queen, King)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Blanket is worked flat in strips that are seamed together. Note that the first and last Strips have 23 stitches, while all other Strips have 24 stitches. This is to account for the stitches that are consumed by seaming the Strips together.

SIZES
Baby (Throw, Queen, King)
Shown in Throw size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 32 (48, 88, 104)”
Length: 36 (60, 96, 96)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday® DK (100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic; 3.5 oz/100g, 273yds/250m)
• C1: 1107-15 Peacock – 2 (4, 10, 12) balls
• C2: 1107-20 Parchment – 2 (4, 10, 12) balls
• C3: 1107-57 Carrot – 2 (4, 10, 12) balls
• C4: 1107-74 Aqua – 2 (4, 10, 12) balls
• C5: 1107-62 Meadow – 2 (4, 10, 12) balls
• C6: 1107-51 Bright Blue – 2 (4, 10, 12) balls
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) straight, or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts x 42 rows = 4” in Garter st