!This is a PDF Download, Not a Physical Clothing Item!

Presenting a crochet pattern for Checkmate Sweater by Knittybae. Downloadable PDF crochet pattern made by alternating between solid and mesh squares that creates beautiful chessboard design. With this pattern you have two ribbing options that you can chose from: crocheted or knitted. Pattern is adjusted for various sizes (XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL).

It’s a beginner friendly, size inclusive pattern that features a lot of notes for customizing to fit you as you desire! The length and width of the sweater as well as length and width of sleeves can be adjusted by your own measurements, if presented size won’t meet your desired fit.

This pattern is provided in English and uses American crochet shorthand/abbreviations. Recommended Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and above. Pattern uses following crochet stitches: double crochet (hdc) and single crochet (sc). This document spans 35 pages and includes instructive images to further help you pursuit your goal result.

MATERIALS:

CROCHET HOOK 4 mm / UK 8 / US G-6
LIGHT WEIGH YARN (no. 3), DK or Light Worsted
SCISSORS
TAPE MEASURE
STITCH MARKERS
TAPESTRY NEEDLE (for weaving in ends)

For knitted ribbing (optional):

KNITTING NEEDLES 4 mm / UK 8 / US 6 (circular)

YARN RECOMMENDATIONS:

For this project I recommend using cotton or wool yarn (you can use blends: e.g. 60% cotton, 40% acrylic etc.),
To get the right result, I highly recommend using required yarn weight (Light no. 3) with 4 mm crochet hook to get right sts tension.

(e.g. For beige Checkmate sweater I’ve used DROPS’s Cotton Light yarn in shade 21 Light Beige.)