But this pattern is more than another passing trend in the Instagram algorithm. Long before any of this had ever occurred, I was introduced to the checkered way of life in my childhood home.

This Checkerboard Crochet Blanket is a fun and versatile project perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. Its simple construction of thirty individual squares makes it easy to work on the go or ...

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Here are three common patterns: The basic stripe, the checkerboard and the diagonal checkerboard. It’s important to keep your lines as straight as possible.

Whether stamped on the vinyl floor of a 1950s diner, tessellating down a Victorian hallway, or stencilled atop a Mini Cooper, the simple checkerboard pattern has always made an impact.