Crochet Chess Set

Crochet Chess Set - Side View A

After I had finished designing each of the six crochet chess pieces, I decided the first full set I make should be for my Pappa.  Since Christmas was right around the corner, I got to work on this Crochet Chess Set right away.  

It took me 17 full days straight to complete this set.  With 10 of them being just for the chess pieces, and the last week was spent crocheting the chess board/bag.

Each piece is worked amigurumi style from bottom to top.  The queens, bishops and pawns are worked continuously, whilst the king, castle/rook, and knight are not.  The pawns have pennies for bases, while the rest of the pieces have nickels for bases.  

The board is Tapestry Crochet, and it doubles as a drawstring bag to store the pieces.  When I started, I was still uncertain how I wanted to go about crocheting the board.  I knew that I wanted it to convert into a draw string bag, and I knew how big it needed to be.  I played around with several ideas.  Should I make granny squares and sew them together?  Should I single crochet squares and sew them together? Or, should I use one of my favourite techniques and make it all one piece even though it takes lots of time to do?  I finally decided that I would do my favourite technique even though it would take more time.  

As you can see, it turned out great!  And most important, my Pappa loves it!  Though I think is more because I made it for him then anything else. Wink, wink.  This is the first time I have made something for my Pappa that I can remember.  So it made it even more special, or at least I think so.

Crochet Chess Set - Side View B

Crochet Chess Set - Aerial View

Crochet Chess Board

Continue Reading to see more pictures of the chess pieces, and how to store it.

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Chess Pieces

Crochet White Chess Pieces

Crochet Chess Pieces

Crochet Chess Set - White Side

Crochet Chess Set - Black Side

Crochet Black Chess Pieces

Crochet King - Chess

Crochet Knight - Chess

Crochet Queen - Chess

Crochet Castle/Rook - Chess

Crochet Bishop - Chess

Crochet Pawn - Chess

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How to Store

How to Store - Step 1

Step 1:
Stack the pieces in the center 4x4 squares with the white pawns standing to one side and the black pawns standing on the other side.

How to Store - Step 2a

Step 2:
Pull on the white and black strings at the same time.

How to Store - Step 2b

Strings pulled tight.

How to Store - Step 3

Step 3:
Tie remaining strings into a bow to gather the excess length.

To open up again, untie the strings.  Then gently stretch out the sides of the board, alternating the side that is pulled until the board is flat.

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To see the original chess pieces I crocheted to get this pattern and the inspirational photo for the design, check out Crochet Chess Pieces.

***UPDATE.  I have received several requests for this pattern.  It is now available to purchase in Rebeckah's Treasures Crochet Pattern Store right here on this website.  See: Crochet Chess Set Pattern for direct listing.

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