CheckerBoard Return to Knitting Instructions Directions for a 7 X 7 inch square Using size 8 needles and Vanna’s Choice worsted weight yarn Gauge: 4 stitches to the inch – This is very important for our blanket construction. CO 26 stitches, try to leave a 10 inch tail Knit two rows Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (RS) – Knit Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10– K1, K8, P8, K8, K1 Row 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 Knit Row 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 - K1, P8, K8, P8, K1 Repeat Rows 1 – 20 once Knit two rows Bind off loosely in knit stitch. Leave a 10 inch tail. Have a technical question? Ask Mary! (mary@caretoknit.org)