Good afternoon, dear needlewomen!
What to give a man for a holiday? Did you know that a man values non-material gifts? That is, in other words, a man will value a thing made with his own hands much higher than one bought in a store.
In this article, the “Craftswoman” will tell you how to knit a stylish men’s hat using knitting needles in a checkerboard pattern.
This hat turns out beautiful and stylish.
Finished product size 54-56.
To work you need:
- yarn, thickness 150-280 m. per 100 g.
- Knitting needles No. 3.
Before you start knitting, calculate the loops - knit a sample and try it on. We ended up with 80 loops.
So we make a set of 80 loops.
Then we knit with a regular elastic band of 4-5 cm; if you wish, you can knit a lapel, as in our photo. Then you need to knit a little more, depending on how wide the lapel is.
The checkerboard pattern consists of knitting alternately 4 facial loops, 4 purl loops, after 4 rows vice versa, first 4 purl loops, then 4 knit loops.
Chess pattern knitting diagram
You can print out a diagram of a checkerboard pattern using knitting needles.
In our hat we knitted 6 patterns in height (try the hat on your head as you knit), then start decreasing the stitches. For more details on decreasing loops, watch the video.
In this lesson we will look at how to knit such a well-known and widespread pattern as Chess. This relief, like many others, has many variants that are similar to each other, but have some differences. The lesson contains a diagram of each of these possible options of this relief.
Here is a photo of one of the knitting methods, a classic pattern called a checkerboard pattern, for which an ordinary four by four pattern (P) is taken.
- At the beginning of knitting, a set of loops is made, the number of which is a multiple of four, plus two edge units.
- In the first P, you need to alternate four front loops (LP) and four purl loops (IP).
- The second and all other even Ps are knitted the way the stitches look.
- The third R is knitted in the same way as the first.
- In the fifth P, the loops are swapped, and I alternate four IPs with four LPs.
- The seventh row is performed in exactly the same way as the fifth.
Any of the options is extremely simple to perform, so even the most inexperienced craftswoman can knit it. The embossed checkerboard pattern made with knitting needles is a pattern of fairly high density. This allows you to make warm scarves and hats, sweaters and pullovers with this pattern. In addition, this pattern is double-sided, that is, the same on both the front and back sides, which determines its versatility.
This knitting technique looks great on children's and adult items. Products are knitted for boys and girls, as well as men and women.
Variations of chess
Checkerboard pattern
Visually, a chessboard braided pattern with knitting needles looks like a basket that has been woven.
Despite all the similarities, you should not knit weaves on the canvas. This effect is achieved by alternating LP with PI.
The pattern of the ornament is simple, and its repeat is ten units horizontally and eight units vertically.
Striped checkerboard
The striped checkerboard has a lot in common with the wicker checkerboard.
The base of such an ornament with knitting needles is garter stitch. Interspersed with stockinette stitch, measuring three by three loops, are made into this base.
It is necessary to make a set of P with knitting needles, the number of which is a multiple of six, plus three edge ones. It follows from this that the horizontal rapport is six units. The diagram contains both odd and even rows. Vertical rapport contains sixteen Ps, from the first to the sixteenth.
Chess prostitute
This relief is made up of squares, some of which are made with stockinette stitch, and others with Putanka ornament. It is knitted with knitting needles, alternating 1LP and 1IP.
In the purl row, the loops are shifted. In this case, the alternation of P changes places. The pattern contains even and odd P, and the pattern repeat is fourteen P and twenty rows.
Checkerboard pattern with openwork
The ornament of the checkerboard braided pattern with openwork is very original, and its repeat contains eight P.
Vertical repeat is twelve rows. The diagram contains both odd and even rows. Openwork holes in the pattern are formed by yarn overs, as well as P tied together, that is, two P together.
Chess bow
The pattern consists of strips of ordinary checkerboard measuring five by four, as can be seen from the symbols. In addition to these stripes, the pattern contains bows from purl loops against the background of the front stitch. The relief repeat is nine P horizontally, and ten P vertically.
The pattern contains all the Ps, both knit and purl. In addition, it contains a graphic image of the pattern. Only you can decide which of the two options is more convenient to use. Choose an option and knit according to any of them.
Triple checkerboard pattern
This is extremely interesting drawing, in which two-by-two elastic bands are successfully connected, directed along and across the canvas, and in a checkerboard pattern.
IN in this case we have a very large rapport, which numbers sixteen units. It is necessary to carry out the pattern in accordance with this drawing, alternating from the first to the twentieth row. In case correct execution, we get a fairly dense and voluminous ornament.
Vertical checkerboard
Take a close look at the pattern called Vertical Checkerboard. The pattern shows that its rapport is fourteen P horizontally, and sixteen P vertically. The photo shows that the relief is made up of strips of stockinette, located vertically, and a checkerboard pattern. It is made up of squares of purl stitch, as well as squares of the “Rice” pattern. The pattern is made up exclusively of odd Ps, and even purl Ps are made as the stitches look.
Rice knitted chess with braids
The scheme of this option is the most complex. The main relief is a rice knitting pattern, which alternates with a “braid” pattern in a checkerboard pattern.
To knit any of these patterns, use this detailed diagram, or any explanations that can be found on the Internet. We have considered many options for knitting chess, with symbols and explanations.
Checkerboard pattern with braids
This is an extremely beautiful relief, which includes stripes of satin stitch on both the back and front.
These stripes seem to be connected to each other using small braids placed on the canvas in a checkerboard pattern. The pattern contains only odd knit Ps, and purl Ps are made the way the stitches look.
This concludes the master class on teaching novice needlewomen how to knit. variety of options chess. If you wish, you can choose from one of many warrants for knitting yarn products.
We knit chess patterns using video tutorials
In this lesson we will look at how to knit a checkerboard pattern. This simple pattern consists only of purl and knit stitches, so even novice needlewomen can knit it. “Chess” is a double-sided pattern, this great option for decorating scarves, jackets, blankets, hats, socks and many other knitted items. The advantages it has knitted pattern“Chess”, you can call it simplicity of execution, wide scope of application in products, beauty and absence of folded corners.
By the way, you can knit a cute one with this pattern.
Next we will show how to perform a 5x5 chess pattern on knitting needles. You can fantasize and move away from these canons by knitting a pattern in a larger or smaller size. Calculating the loops in this case will not be difficult if you understand the principle of knitting the “checkerboard” pattern from our master class.
Attention! The proposed 5x5 pattern sample is made taking into account the edge loops. If you knit on circular knitting needles, cast on a number of loops that is a multiple of the pattern repeat, without adding 2 edge stitches.
The repeat of the Chess pattern is equal to 10 loops + 2 edge loops, that is, to knit the pattern you need to cast on 12 loops.
The 2nd photo above shows how to knit a knit stitch behind the back wall, but you can knit this element in any way you are familiar with.
After this, you should have 6 loops left on the left needle, the last of which is the edge stitch. We knit five loops from them inside out, and the edge loop too. Knitting a purl loop:
Purl stitches on a knitting needle:
Purl stitches slipped onto the right needle:
If you did everything correctly, you should end up with a row like the one in the picture. The section of the first row with purl loops is not shown. And here’s what the first row you knit on a knitting needle looks like:
Continue knitting rows, alternating purl and knit stitches. The photo shows 3 rows connected in this way:
The formation of 2 squares is already clearly visible:
And here are the squares that you will get after you knit 5 rows. This is half of our sample. After this, you need to change the technique of knitting loops.
This photo clearly shows the change in mating. After knitting 2 squares, the width of which is 5 loops and the height is 5 rows, we begin the next element of the “chess” with purl knitting (5 loops above the square, which is knitted), and continue with knitting. That is, we alternate the pattern of squares in a checkerboard pattern.
2 rows are connected - the drawing has become even more clear. Don't forget about the edge loops! We remove the first loop without knitting, and we knit the last loop with a purl loop. This is required to form a beautiful, even edge of the canvas.
By repeating rows 6-10, you will get this knitted pattern:
This is the 5x5 checkerboard pattern. As you can see, it really looks like a chessboard, as it consists of equilateral squares in which knit and purl alternate. Good luck with your creative experiments!
Maria Mikhailova
A pattern such as a checkerboard pattern has quite a few knitting variations of the same name. This ornament is quite easy to knit, which makes it suitable for beginner needlewomen. Checkerboard is a double-sided pattern, on its basis the product is more dense due to a special technique of weaving yarn. A similar pattern on both sides makes this pattern universal for creating children's clothing, as well as men's and women's. Various accessories in the form of hats, snoods and even bags look especially beautiful. A knitted blanket The checkerboard will certainly warm you up on cold evenings. We invite you to study a selection of schemes various options checkerboard pattern with description. You will definitely find something interesting and original for yourself.
Classic chess
This is the most common and frequently encountered knitting pattern. The report will be 4 by 4 in size; the number of stitches should be a multiple of the number four plus two edge stitches. The work begins by alternating four front stitches and the same number of purl stitches. These designations can be clearly seen in the picture provided. The next strip, like all even stripes, will be knitted according to the picture. The third is made of four persons. and four purls. The fifth and seventh row are knitted the same way: 4 purl. and 4 persons. In the ninth, the pattern begins to repeat from the first knitting.
Alternative chess
In addition to the classic version, there are other methods of knitting, which retain the principle of a checkerboard pattern with the addition of various variations of the pattern. We present you an alternative method. The report is made of ten buttonholes. The diagram shows only odd stripes. The even ones are knitted according to the pattern of the product, namely the way the loops are located. Knitting is repeated from the first to the twentieth line.
Braided pattern
The pattern is a bit reminiscent of a wicker basket, but looks very impressive on knitted sweaters. This checkerboard weave is obtained by alternating curls on the back and front. The report was created from ten elements. The diagram shows the change of front and back rows. The repetition occurs from the first to the eighth stripe.
Striped checkerboard
This version of “chess” is vaguely reminiscent of the previous one. It is knitted in garter stitch with knit stitches in the same rows and purl stitches in the same rows. Fragments of the front surface are also made. The report consists of six plus three additional ones for symmetry. The first stripe, like all odd stripes, will be knitted. The next row is also made exclusively the same as the first. The fourth and sixth are knitted in the following sequence: P3, K3 and P3 again. The eighth, like the tenth row are also front rows. 12 and 14 are made according to this principle: k3, p3 and k3. The sixteenth is facial only. The pattern will be repeated from stripes 1 to 16.
Chess confusion
Such an ornament will consist of squares of faces. smooth surfaces intertwined with tangle. The drawing is depicted with front lines and the back. The report will consist of fourteen loops, and a height of twenty rows.
Braided fabric with openwork
The presented ornament is made of eight loops and consists of 12 stripes in height. The pattern is shown with front and back lines. In the place where it is indicated to knit two elements together, it is necessary to create a slope to the right side. You should insert the knitting needle first into the second loop, and then into the first, and knit together.
types of checkerboard pattern
The checkerboard pattern, like many other patterns, has a huge number of knitting options. This pattern is very easy to make and even beginners can do it. Another advantage in favor of the checkerboard pattern is the density of the fabric associated with it. Considering that the checkerboard pattern is double-sided, the canvas turns out to be quite dense, with the same pattern on both sides. This pattern is used for knitting children's, men's and women's clothing, various accessories: hats, scarves, bags, blankets.
How to knit such a hat knitting needles you will need 100 g of medium thickness yarn, the original used blue denim Merino yarn (90 m / 50 g), circular or stocking needles No. 5 and a free evening.
The checkerboard knitting pattern is 4 x4, the only difference from the classic pattern is that staggering the knit and purl stitches is done not through 4 rows, but according to the following pattern:
1st offset of the pattern in 21 rows, next offset after 10 rows, 3rd offset after 8 rows, subsequent offsets after 6 rows, knit to the desired length.
The hat can be knitted in the round, or on straight knitting needles, then after finishing the work the hat will need to be sewn.
Cast on 88 stitches and knit according to the pattern: 4 knit stitches, 4 purl stitches. If you knit on circular or stocking needles, close the loops into a ring and mark the beginning of the row for yourself so as not to get confused in the future. Having knitted 19 cm from the beginning of work, begin to decrease the loops evenly. To make the pattern even, it is better to decrease the loops by knitting together every 2nd and 3rd purl loops. You will get the following pattern: 3 purl loops, 4 knit stitches. Knit several rows like this, after shifting the pattern in a checkerboard pattern you will have: 3 knit stitches and 4 purl loops, knit the 2nd and 3rd purl loops together again. The result is a 3x3 checkerboard pattern, continue to decrease the loops in this way. In the last row, knit 2 loops together, pull the remaining loops and secure with a working thread.
Checkerboard pattern 3x3
Checkerboard pattern 4x4
4x4 checkerboard pattern diagram
Classic of the genre - pattern 4 x 4 checkerboard. The number of loops is a multiple of four + 2 loops for the edge of the product.
1st row: 4 knit stitches, 4 purl loops;
3rd row: 4 knit stitches, 4 purl loops;
5th row: 4 purl loops, 4 front loops;
7th row: 4 purl loops, 4 knit loops;
Therefore, the same principle is used to knit a checkerboard pattern 2x2, 3x3, 5x5, 6x6, 8x8, while changing the number of rows. The pink blanket and blouse are knitted with a 2x2 checkerboard and a braid pattern.
2x2 checkerboard pattern and braids
children's blouse with a 2x2 checkerboard pattern and simple braids
So for chess 2x2 the scheme will be like this:
1st row: 2 knit stitches, 2 purl loops;
The 2nd row and all even rows are knitted according to the fabric pattern;
3rd row: 2 purl loops, 2 front loops;
5th row: repeat the pattern from the 1st row.
For 6x6 chess the number of rows and loops before repeating increases, see the pattern diagram:
1st row: 6 knit stitches, 6 purl loops;
The 2nd row and all even rows are knitted according to the fabric pattern;
3rd row: 6 knit stitches, 6 purl stitches;
5th row: 6 knit stitches, 6 purl stitches;
In the 7th row, the pattern is shifted in a checkerboard pattern by 6 pattern loops, that is, knit the 7th row as follows: 6 purl loops, 6 knit loops;
Knit the 9th and 11th rows as the 7th row.
13th row: repeat the pattern from the 1st row.
alternative checkerboard pattern
Except simple options The checkerboard pattern is also knitted in other ways, while maintaining the principle of placing pattern elements in a checkerboard pattern. For example, like this men's sweater — alternative chess Report of the diagram of this pattern 10 loops. The diagram shows only odd rows; even rows are knitted according to the pattern of the fabric, that is, the way the loops look. Repeat the alternative checkerboard pattern from the 1st to the 20th rows.
checkerboard pattern pattern
Pattern checkerboard - braided resembles a wicker basket, although no weaving needs to be done. The relief of the pattern is formed, as in other cases of checkerboard knitting, by changing the front and back loops. Pattern report 10 loops. The diagram shows both front and back rows. Knit the pattern according to the proposed pattern, repeating from the 1st to the 8th rows.
Similar to the previous one, pattern striped checkerboard. The pattern is based on garter stitch (all stitches are knit in both the knit and purl rows) interspersed with 3x3 stockinette stitches (knit stitches in the knit rows and purl stitches in the purl rows).
Pattern report 6 loops + 3 loops for symmetry. The diagram shows both front and back rows. Description of the striped checkerboard pattern: 1st and all odd rows - knit stitches; 2nd row - facial loops; 4th and 6th rows: purl 3, * knit 3, purl 3 *; 8th and 10th rows - all knit stitches; 12th and 14th rows: *knit 3, purl 3*, knit 3; 16th row - facial loops. Repeat the pattern in height from the 1st to the 16th rows.
Pattern chess - confused consists of squares knitted with stockinette stitch and a tangle pattern (tangle - 1 knit, 1 purl, offset stitches in each row: knit a purl over the knit stitch, a knit stitch over the purl stitch). The diagram shows both front and back rows. pattern report 14 loops and 20 rows in height.
Pattern checkerboard - braided with openwork has a report of 8 loops and 12 rows in height. The diagram shows both front and back rows. Where it is indicated to knit 2 knit stitches together, knit them slanted to the right. That is, the knitting needle is inserted into the 2nd and 1st loops, starting from the second, and knitted together.
Pattern checkerboard - bow combines stripes of regular 5x4 checkerboard and purl stitch bows against the background of stockinette stitch. Pattern report 9 loops and 10 rows in height. The diagram shows both the front and back rows, as well as a graphic diagram of the pattern. You can choose which scheme is easier for you to use.
triple checkerboard pattern
Triple pattern checkerboard combines longitudinal and transverse 2x2 elastic bands, arranged in a checkerboard pattern. Pattern report 16 loops. Knit the pattern according to the proposed pattern, repeating from the 1st to the 20th rows. The pattern turns out to be quite voluminous.
double checkerboard pattern
"Double Chess"-another interesting option chess. The pattern is also based on longitudinal and transverse elastic bands. I knitted a hat for my daughter with this pattern, she is very pleased. I bring to your attention 2 schemes of this pattern. The 1st diagram shows the loops on how to knit the pattern, and the 2nd diagram shows what the pattern looks like from the front side. You yourself can choose which pattern will be easier for you to navigate in order to knit this pattern.
Checkerboard pattern - elastic
consists of 8 rows and 10 loops. The pattern is based on 1x1 rib and garter stitch. The diagram shows both front and back rows.
The pattern has a report of 14 loops and 16 rows in height. The pattern alternates vertical stripes of stockinette stitch and a checkerboard pattern made from sections of purl stitch and rice knitting. The diagram shows only the front rows. In purl rows, knit according to the pattern of the fabric - how the loops look.
oblique checkerboard pattern
The pattern is interesting in its own way oblique checkerboard or embossed diamonds. The report of this pattern is 9 loops.
1st row: knit 2, purl 5, knit 2;
2nd row: purl 1, knit 7, purl 1;
3rd row: purl all stitches;
4th row: purl 1, knit 7, purl 1;
5th row: knit 2, purl 5, knit 2;
6th row: purl 3, knit 3, purl 3;
7th row: knit 4, purl 1, knit 4;
8th row: purl 3, knit 3, purl 3;
9th row: repeat the pattern from the 1st row.
Checkerboard pattern with braids consists of stripes of the purl and front surface, as well as braids placed in a checkerboard pattern. Pattern report 10 loops and 16 rows in height. The diagram shows only the front rows; in the purl rows, knit loops according to the fabric pattern.
rice knit checkerboard with braids
pattern of a rice knitted checkerboard with braids
A little more complicated than the previous version checkerboard with . The pattern is based on rice knitting and pattern - simple braid placed in a checkerboard pattern. You can see more details on how to knit each of the patterns using active links or simply use the proposed pattern.
openwork checkerboard pattern
openwork checkerboard pattern diagram
Lovers openwork patterns will appreciate the pattern - openwork chess. The pattern of this pattern is 16 stitches and 16 rows. The diagram shows only the front rows of the pattern; in the back rows, the loops are knitted according to the fabric pattern. This pattern is suitable for openwork scarves and stoles, and for openwork half-overs and blouses.
openwork chess 2
openwork checkerboard pattern diagram 2
It looks no less impressive second version of openwork chess. The pattern of this pattern is 18 stitches and 16 rows. The diagram shows only the front rows; in the purl rows, knit according to the pattern of the fabric.
openwork chess 3
openwork checkerboard pattern diagram 3
Next pattern - “openwork chess” for the lazy,
I'm kidding of course. But the pattern is very simple: pattern report 12 loops + 5 loops for symmetry + 2 edging.
1st row: * knit 6, purl 6, repeat from * to *, knit 5;
2nd and all purl rows: knit loops according to the pattern of the fabric, as the loops look, knit - knit, purl - purl;
3rd, 5th and 7th rows: knit as 1st row.
In the 9th row we offset the pattern : * P6, K6*, P5;
11th, 13th and 15th rows: knit as 9th row.
Repeat the pattern from the 1st to the 16th rows to the desired length. To form openwork stripes, lower every 6th loop; do this at the end of the work, in the very last row. Lower every 6th loop of one square to the cast-on edge, with the exception of the last 5 loops.
