Free knitting patterns for sweaters and tops with checkerboard patterns. Updated 9/16/24
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Free Patterns
Fair Skies Pullover
Long-sleeved women's sweeater with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch pattern in 3 colors that creates a checkerboard look. Sizes XS to L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Jean Guneysu.
Thistle Thorn Jacket
Garter stitch cardigan knit with intarsia marled checkerboard block pattern. Sizes XS to 4XL. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sara Ottosson. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Colorful Checkerboard Sweater
Striped women's pullover knit in a checkerboard texture with 4 colors. Sizes 36 to 50. Pullover Cool Wool Big Vintage Design 49 – Merino Edition 03 by Lana Grossa. Sport weight yarn.
Panama Tank
Sleeveless top with textured checkerboard grid pattern. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman
Geometric Intarsia Sweater
Checkerboard women's pullover knit with marled colors by holding two strands of yarn together. Sizes S to XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Charlotte Kaae
More Free Patterns
Windowpane Sweater
Women's pullover with big windowpane checks that create a fashionable and graphic look. Sizes XS to 2X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Boadicea Binnerts
V-Neck Windowpane Tunic
Long-sleeved women's pullover sweater with a checkerboard grid pattern with seed stitch borders. Sizes XS to XL. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Patons
Striped Grid Sweater
Vertical and horizontal stripes from a checkerboard pattern in this women's pullover sweater. 3 Sizes. Sweater in BC Garn Baby Alpaca 2416BC by Jytte Slente. Fingering weight yarn.
Wednesday Check Vest
Inspired by the black and white vest and outfits worn by Wednesday Addams, this pullover vest features a bold and graphic checkerboard pattern. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Red Heart.
Love Games Sweater
Pullover sweater with heart on a checkerboard background. Sizes S, M, L, XL. Designed by AnxiousGirlKnits for Hobbii. Chunky weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Stash Buster Patchwork Cardigan
Patchwork sweater with a boho festival look. Great use for all the leftover oddballs you have lying around. Designed by Suzy Rai.
Woodland Walk Poncho
Poncho with striking patchwork knit with intarsia andelegantly striped ribbing. Sizes S to XXXL. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
10601 Patchwork Sweater
Pullover with garter stitch color blocks knit with intarsia and funnel neck. Sizes S to XXXL. Great stash buster for Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Hayfield. A kit is also available.
Pink Patchwork Cardigan
Patchwork sweater with striped and grid patterned sleeves. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by OhMyPurl.