51 Free Checks and Blocks Crochet and Knitting Patterns

Checks and blocks are classic patterns that can be made in so many ways! Whether you’re doing a bright gingham, a classic checkerboard, multi-colored blocks, or using texture instead of color, there’s a way to interpret this pattern your way.

Download the 51 Yarnspirations patterns for checks and blocks patterns to crochet and knit and get started on your next project today!

Checked Patterns

These classic checkerboard patterns alternate squares of two colors.

• Cables & Checks Blanket & Pillow Set
• Cables & Checks Set
• Checkered Hat
• Checkered Hot Pad
• Checkers Board Game
• 3 in 1 Crochet Hand Warmers
• 3 in 1 Knit Hand Warmers

Gingham Patterns

Gingham is traditionally a mix of a bold color — often red — and white, in a checkerboard pattern. These gingham patterns include traditional gingham patterns and some untraditional gingham patterns in alternate colors.

• Crochet Pic-a-Nic Basket
• Gingham Baby Blanket
• Gingham Dishcloth
• Gingham Hat
• Gingham Crochet Picnic Blanket
• Gingham Pillows
• Keep in Check Crochet Cloth
• Gingham Check Rug
• Gingham Blanket
• Windowpane Gingham Baby Blanket
• Gingham Blanket
• Knit Gingham Panels Blanket
• Mod Gingham Dishcloth
• Crochet Gingham Plaid Afghan

Block Patterns

Colorful blocks — of three, four, or more different colors — are arranged together. Some of the blocks are striped, and they may have a border around them.

• Dinosaurs Blanket
• Alize EZ Checked Blanket
• Mystery Afghan Knit Along
• I Love Pink Blanket
• Mitered Blanket
• Denim Plaid Blanket and Pillows
• Building Blocks Knit Blanket
• Baby Steps Blanket
• Shifting Blocks Knit Scarf
• Color Chip Wrap
• Check Yourself Crochet Scarf
• Monochrome Swatch Knit Sweater
• Keep in Check Crochet Blanket
• Blocked and Cropped Crochet Pullover
• Check Stitch Set
• Outlined Squares Shoulder Bag
• Trip Around the World Throw
• Building Blocks Throw
• Color Block Crochet Scarf
• Color Block Panels Blanket
• Color Block Throw
• Sampler Block Throw
• Checker Crochet Baby Blanket

Textured Patterns

Solid-color patterns with multiple textures create a checkerboard pattern from the contrast.

• Textured Checks
• Candi’s Checked Cowl
• Garter Blocks Blanket
• Checkerboard Textured Throw
• Textured Checks Cardigan
• Baby Blocks Blanket and Hat Set

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