This has been floating around since Christmas 2005, so I thought it was about time I shared it!
This is a super-simple scarf and wrist-warmers set suitable for men or women of any gender (!) and it knits up really quickly.
I used 2 balls Lana Grossa Multicot (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 80 m/88 yds per 50g). NOTE: if you make the wristwarmers larger or the scarf longer, you will probably need more yarn.
Possible yarn substitutes: Rowan Yorkshire Tweed Aran, Rowan Scottish Tweed Aran, ggh Samoa, Lion Brand Cotton Ease, or any yarn that knits up at 4 sts per inch (2.5 cm) over stocking stitch. NOTE: the yarn is knit up at a slightly looser tension than stated on the ball band. This is intentional.
Ravelry: 
Also available as a free PDF download from Ravelry. Use the above link to obtain the pattern.
Pattern is in a PDF format and its size is 172KB
PATTERN LINK – Knit away!
NOTE: this is Version 3 which fixes a mistake with the written instructions in previous versions. The charts are correct.
Comments on: "Free pattern: Chess Set" (8)
Very cute! Thanks for posting the pattern.
You look very Victorian in your Chess Set!! Very nice indeed!!!
very cute! love the basketweave type pattern
OH SO cute! (and so is the pattern) =)*) I especially like the umbrella pose.
Were you in a Mary Poppins or a Singing In The Rain mood when you took the picture?
What a nice set! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the compliments!
And it was Singing in the Rain!
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