388 Checkerboard Tunic

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.

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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