The Pattern

A checkerboard pattern is made from squares that repeat in an alternating way. One square is filled, the next is empty, and the pattern continues like a tiny tiled floor.

This pattern is useful when you want a design to feel structured, balanced, bold, or neatly organised.

You'll Find It In

Chessboards, floor tiles, fabric, flags, picnic blankets, game boards, borders, buildings, and decorative designs.

You Can Try

Use tiny squares, large squares, coloured squares, diagonal checkerboards, shaded squares, or add dots and lines inside some of the boxes.

Your Turn

Observe the checkerboard, trace the pattern, then create your own version in the Pattern Toolkit.