Checkerboard & Game Bag in Doubleweave

Weave a clever, travel-ready game board that doubles as a reversible bag—perfect for adventures near or far. Not only is it a joy to weave, but it also promises hours of fun playing checkers wherever you go!

This weaving kit includes all the yarns you need to create the Doubleweave Checkerboard & Game Bag, designed by Jennifer Moore and featured in Handwoven March/April 2010.

Weave structure: doubleweave

Yarns: Softspun 5/2 Perle Cottons in black and red

Equipment: 8 shaft loom; 15" weaving width; 8 dent reed; 2 shuttles.

Instructions needed: Handwoven March/April 2010 available from Long Thread Media.

Finished size: one game board 14" x 14" and two game bags 4 5/8" x 5 3/4" each.

This kit includes all yarns needed to weave this Checkerboard and Game Bag.  The pattern can be found in the Handwoven magazine noted above.  You will need to purchase this magazine if you don't already own a copy.

Photos by Matt Graves