This simply shaped checkerboard tunic uses two Trailhead Yarns in different fibres and colours to create a soft fabric with wide stripes. The checkerboard is created by working a 15 st / 15 row pattern in alternating stockinette stitch and reverse stockinette. It takes 2 skeins of Trailhead Yarns Fundy Tides (55% cotton/45% linen) in colours A and B, plus 2 skeins of Trailhead Yarns Cabot Trail (100% tencel) in matching colours A and B. This pattern is free with purchase of yarn for project - if you are checking out with yarn for this project in your cart, just add a note that you would like a free copy of this pattern. A PDF copy of the pattern will be sent by email. Please enter your email address at checkout. Skill level: Beginner Gauge: 24 sts/10cm Size: One size Measurements: 21.5" back width, 33" back length, 30" front length Materials: 2 skeins of Trailhead Yarns Cabot Trail (732m/100g) in two different colours 2 skeins of Trailhead Yarns Fundy Tides (576m/100g) in two different colours (matching the Cabot Trail) 3.25mm straight or 32" circular needles Techniques: stockinette stitch (knit and purl rows) wrap and turn short rows
