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Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #172
Use simple stripes and Tunisian crochet to produce a woven-look check fabric.
* The Fibre Co. &Make DK, 55% wool/35% alpaca/10% linen, 50g/150m/164yds Yarn A: Careless Whisper (grey) x 2 (3) balls Yarn B: Lit (orange) x 1 (2) ball(s) Yarn C: Mellow Yellow x 1 (2) ball(s) Yarn D: Potion (blue) x 1 (1) ball Yarn E: Sloe Gin (brown) x 1 (1) ball
* 5mm Tunisian hook
* 4mm crochet hook
Any DK-weight yarn will work here, or try alternative weights for different sized wraps. Stick to a wool or wool mix tweedy yarn for a similarly rustic woven look, or try different fibres to experiment with the effect!
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