An entire checkers set, complete with game pieces, board and drawstring carrying bag-who’d have thought it possible? Well, you can, using the simplest crochet stitches and felting the final product for a smooth result. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: k1FeltedCheckers
CORRECTIONS: (applied Mar 6, 2008)

PUBLISHED IN: knit.1

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

SIZE:
The board
Approx 19 in. [48 cm] square (after felting)

The checkers
Approx 1¾ in. [4.5 cm] diameter (after felting)

The bag
Approx 3½ in. [9cm] diameter and 8½ in. [21.5cm] high (after felting)

Lion® Wool (Article #820)
2 colors, 2 balls each (4 balls total)

Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)

Some construction required to finish.

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