Checkerboard Triple Weave Stitch

Checkerboard Triple Weave Stitch is a motif that combines three simple textures: Stockinette, Seed, and Reverse Stockinette. Together, they form a visually intriguing interwoven checkerboard design that feels smooth in some blocks and textured in others. It creates a reversible fabric that looks the same on both sides.

Knitting Instructions

This pattern is uses the easy techniques of just knit and purl with a balanced woven illusion. If you can knit and purl, you can master this 14-row repeat.

Find printable instructions, as well as how to knit this pattern in the round in the pattern card below.

About the Checkerboard Triple Weave Stitch

This Checkerboard Triple Weave Stitch combines three vintage stitch textures into a modern interwoven pattern. The smooth Stockinette and the bumpy Seed Stitches alternate on the first half of the stitch pattern. The second half alternates Seed with the Reverse Stockinette Stitch.

Is this a reversible pattern?

Yes, the Checkerboard Triple Weave Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. This makes a great choice for items like scarves, dishcloths, and blankets since both sides are similar.

Does this stitch curl or lay flat?

The curling happens with the Stockinette Stitch blocks on the side edges. This push and pull of knits and purls creates tension in your fabric causing it to warp.

Blocking your piece helps the sides to lay flat. Adding a border is another way to help it lay flat. My favorite border stitches are Garter and Seed stitches.

Both adding a border and blocking your piece helps it lay flat the best!

Can this stitch be knit in the round on circular needles?

Yes, this pattern includes written instructions to knit it in the round which is actually identical to the flat directions. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.