Checker Stitch

This featured stitch is called the checker stitch. It can be used along with other stitches in a pattern whether working in rows or in rounds. It can also be used as a very attractive eding on a project. Examples of each application of use are in this month's patterns for the mittens and Bath tissue cover.

Checker Stitch (ckr)
The basic instructions are:
Sc in stitch indicated, insert hook in same st, then ch3. The slst in the 2lps on hook, then while keeping the first lp on hook, pull up a lp in each of the 3 chs, then yo and pull yarn through all 4 lps on hook. Ch1.

As an edging.
Start with an even number of stitches or spaces around project such as an afghan, handkerchief or tablecloth etc...

Ckr in first st. Ch2. *Sk next st. Ckr in next st. Ch2. Rep from * as needed for project. Join w/slst to first sc of first ckr.