Chess has been around for centuries, and players of this strategic classic will love Sarah-Jane Hicks’ amigurumi version of the two most valuable pieces. Standing at around 16cm high, Sarah-Jane’s Crocheted Chess King and Queen figures are made using Scheepjes Cotton Create and a 2.5mm hook. Should you want to get serious and adapt the design to make an entire set, two of the 50g balls will make up to 10 pieces.

Materials

• Scheepjes Cotton Create or Cotton 8 (100% Cotton; 50g/170m)
  Yarn A 502 (white) x 1 ball
  Yarn B 515 (black) x 1 ball
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• 1mm-thick card for base of pieces
• Small amount of polyester stuffing