Inspired by Claudia’s archive knit The Pixel, Chess brings back the iconic checkered pattern with a fresh twist. Now upgraded with a cozy turtleneck, longer sleeves, and an oversized fit, it’s the ultimate winter pullover — warm, bold, and effortlessly comfortable.

This sweater is worked from the top down with raglan shaping and a simple all-over colour work motif. When working stranded colour work, keep floats in the back loose to maintain stretch. For floats longer than 5 sts, catch yarn floats in the back. A small section of German Short Rows is worked at the front of neck and lower hem to give a better fit on the body.
Sleeve instructions are written to use DPNs, however an alternate method of working small circumferences can be used, such as Magic-Loop, or a short circular needle for the larger sizes. As the yoke increases or decreases, change to the appropriate length of circular needle.

Yarn
Main Colour (MC) – Daruma GENMOU (DK
Weight; 100% Merino Wool; 151m per 50g) 6
(7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins, colourway 09 – Medium Grey
Contrast Colour (CC) – Daruma GENMOU 3 (3,
3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins, colourway 10 – Black
Needles
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles 16” / 40 cm, 32”
/ 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes), and an optional set of DPNs
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles 16” / 40 cm, 32”
/ 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes), and an optional set of DPNs
Notions
8 stitch markers (1 of a different colour to mark
BOR)waste yarn or stitch holders
tapestry needle