CASTLE CHESS SET

This is an adaptation of my tabletop chess set. The color of the pieces was picked by my coworker. The chessboard is designed to look like a three-dimensional castle. The drawbridge opens so that the pieces can be stored inside of the castle. The size of the squares on the chessboard is based on the base of the kings and queens. The pieces have different sized bases. The base colors for the pieces are white and black with a touch of color on them. The chessboard squares can be done in any color combination.

The wooden circles are glued to the bottom of the pieces to give them more stability while on the board. The foam board is inserted in the walls of the Castle border. I also glued a piece of foam board to the bottom of the BOARD.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: Black, white, red, royal, gold, buff, café latte, charcoal, dark chocolate, and dusty grey.
B (for pieces) and F (for board) crochet hooks
Polyester Fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Cardboard circles cut to match the bases on the pieces
Wooden circles
Glue
Velcro
Foam board
Floral wire
Wooden skewers
1 inch gray button 

PAWNS (MAKE 16 – 8 IN BLACK, 8 IN WHITE):
Rd 1: With white or black, 7 sc in magic ring. (7)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (14)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (21)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 5: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (28) Change to red.
Rd 6: sc in each sc around. (28) Change to white or black.
Rds 7-9: sc in each sc around. (28)
INSERT CARDBOARD CIRCLE.
Rd 10: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 11: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (20)
Rd 12: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
Rds 13-14: sc in each sc around. (16) Change to red.
Rd 15: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12) Change to white or black.
Rds 16-19: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 20: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (8)
Rds 21-22: sc in each sc around. (8)
BEGIN STUFFING PAWNS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING PAWNS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 23: 3 sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 24: sc3tog around. (8) Change to red.
Rd 25: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 26: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 27: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rds 28-29: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 30: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 31: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 31, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends. 

ROOK/ CASTLE (MAKE 4 – 2 IN BLACK, 2 IN WHITE):
BODY:
Rd 1: With white or black, 7 sc in magic ring. (7)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (14)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (21)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Rd 6: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (35) Change to dusty grey.
Rd 7: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (30) Change to white or black.
Rd 8: sc in each sc around. (30)
Rd 9: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Rds 10-12: sc in each sc around. (35)
INSERT CARDBOARD CIRCLE.
Rd 13: sc in next 8 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc) 3 times. (32)
Rd 14: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around. (28)
Rd 15: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 16: sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 17: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (20) Change to dusty grey.
Rd 18: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (16) Change to white or black.
Rds 19-21: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 22: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rds 23-27: sc in each sc around. (12) Change to dusty grey after Rd 27.
Rd 28: sc in each sc around. (12) Change to white or black.
Rd 29: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rd 30: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rds 31-32: sc in each sc around. (20)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff ROOK BODY firmly.
TOP: 
Rd 1: With charcoal, 5 sc in magic ring. (5)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 5: Working through both thicknesses of the TOP and BODY, sc in each sc around. (20)
Rd 6: sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 7: Ch 1, (sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sc, slip st down 2 Rws) around, slip st in first sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends. 

KNIGHTS (MAKE 4 – 2 IN BLACK, 2 IN WHITE):
NOSE (MAKE 4—2 IN BLACK, 2 IN WHITE):
Rd 1: With white or black, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around. (4)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 3: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (10)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 5: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff NOSE firmly.
BODY (MAKE 4—2 IN WHITE, 2 IN BLACK):
Rd 1: With white or black, 7 sc in magic ring. (7)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (14)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (21)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Rd 6: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (35) Change to red.
Rd 7: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (30) Change to white or black.
Rd 8: sc in each sc around. (30)
Rd 9: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Rds 10-12: sc in each sc around. (35)
Rd 13: sc in next 8 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc) 3 times. (32) Change to red.
Rd 14: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around. (28) Change to white or black.
Rd 15: [sc in next sc, sc2tog, (sc2tog) twice] 4 times, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 16: Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (18)
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 4 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (26)
Rd 21: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 6 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 22: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to gold, sc in next 2 sc, change to white or black, sc in next 6 sc, change to gold, sc in next 2 sc, change to white or black, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 23: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rd 24: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 8 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rd 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 5 sc, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 27: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 4 sc, slip st in first sc. (18)
Rd 28: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to gold, sc in next sc, change to white or black, sc in next 3 sc, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 29: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, holding next sc on BODY and first sc on NOSE together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc on BODY, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc.
Rd 30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, sc in next unworked sc on NOSE, working in sc behind NOSE, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 6 sc on NOSE, sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc on BODY, slip st in first sc.
Rd 31: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, sc together next sc on BODY and next skipped sc on NOSE, working in sc behind NOSE, sc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next sc, skip next 4 sc on NOSE, sc together next sc on NOSE and next sc on BODY, sc in next 7 sc on BODY, slip st in first sc.
Rd 32: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, sc together next sc on BODY and next skipped sc on NOSE, working in sc behind NOSE, sc in next sc, ch 1, sc in next sc, skip next 2 sc on NOSE, sc together next sc on NOSE and next sc on BODY, sc in next 7 sc on BODY.
Rd 33: sc in next 8 sc, sc in next 2 sc on NOSE, sc in next 8 sc on BODY. (18)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING BODY FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 34: sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog. (14)
INSERT SAFETY EYES IN RD 32 IN SC #6 AND #13.
Rd 35: sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 5 sc. (12)
Rd 36: sc in next 2 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 2 sc. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 36, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends.
EARS (MAKE 8):
Rd 1: With red, ch 3, 2 sc in second ch from hook, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew EAR to KNIGHTS. Weave in ends. 

BISHOPS (MAKE 4 –2 IN BLACK, 2 IN WHITE):
Rd 1: With white or black, 7 sc in magic ring. (7)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (14)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (21)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Rd 6: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (35) Change to red.
Rd 7: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (30) Change to white or black.
Rd 8: sc in each sc around. (30)
Rd 9: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Rds 10-12: sc in each sc around. (35)
INSERT CARDBOARD CIRCLE.
Rd 13: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (28)
Rd 14: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 15: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
BEGIN STUFFING BISHOPS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING BISHOPS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 16: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 17: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (16) Change to royal.
Rd 18: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12) Change to white or black.
Rds 19-23: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 24: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (8)
Rds 25-26: sc in each sc around. (8) Change to royal after Rd 26.
Rd 27: sc in each sc around. (8) Change to white or black.
Rd 28: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 29: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rd 30: sc2tog around. (8) Change to royal.
Rd 31: sc in each sc around. (8) Change to white or black.
Rd 32: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 33: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rds 34-36: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 37: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (8)
Rd 38: sc in each sc around. (8) Change to royal.
Rd 39: sc2tog around. (4)
Rd 40: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 40, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends. 

QUEENS (MAKE 2 – 1 IN BLACK, 1 IN WHITE):
BODY:
Rd 1: With white or black, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (32)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rd 6: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (40) Change to royal.
Rd 7: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around. (36) Change to white or black.
Rd 8: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 9: (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rds 10-12: sc in each sc around. (40)
INSERT CARDBOARD CIRCLE.
Rd 13: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around. (36)
Rd 14: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around. (32)
Rd 15: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
BEGIN STUFFING QUEEN BODY FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING QUEEN BODY FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 16: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 17: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (24) Change to royal.
Rd 18: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18) Change to white or black.
Rds 19-21: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 22: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (15)
Rds 23-29: sc in each sc around. (15)
Rd 30: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (10)
Rds 31-32: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to royal.
Rd 33: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to white or black.
Rd 34: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15)
Rd 35: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 36: sc2tog around. (10) Change to royal.
Rd 37: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 38: 2 sc in each cs around. (20)
Rd 39: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 40: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
CROWN:
Rd 1: With gold, ch 24, slip st in first ch to form a ring, ch 1, sc in next 12 ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 11 ch, slip st in first sc. (25)
Rd 2: (hdc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1, hdc in next sc, slip st in next 2 sc) around.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
TOP:
Rd 1: With gold, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6) Change to white or black.
Rd 3: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rd 4: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 5: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 6: Holding next sc on TOP and first ch of foundation ch of CROWN together and working through both thicknesses, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 7: Holding next sc on TOP and first sc on BODY together and working through both thicknesses, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Finish off. Weave in ends. 

KINGS (MAKE 2 – 1 IN BLACK, 1 IN WHITE):
BODY:
Rd 1: With white or black, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (32)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rd 6: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (40) Change to red.
Rd 7: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around. (36) Change to white or black.
Rd 8: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 9: (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rds 10-12: sc in each sc around. (40)
INSERT CARDBOARD CIRCLE.
Rd 13: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around. (36)
Rd 14: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around. (32)
Rd 15: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
BEGIN STUFFING KING BODY FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING KING BODY FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 16: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 17: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (24) Change to red.
Rd 18: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18) Change to white or black.
Rds 19-22: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 23: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (15)
Rds 24-31: sc in each sc around. (15)
Rd 32: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (10)
Rds 33-35: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to red.
Rd 36: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to white or black.
Rd 37: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15)
Rd 38: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (20)
Rd 39: sc2tog around. (10) Change to red.
Rd 40: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to white or black.
Rd 41: 2 sc in each cs around. (20)
Rd 42: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 43: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
CROWN:
Rd 1: With red, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rds 5-8: sc in each sc around. (24) Change to gold.
Rd 9: Working in front loops only, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 10: (ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, slip st in next 3 sc, ch 13, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 11 ch, slip st in next 3 sc) 3 times, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, slip st in next 3 sc, ch 14, slip st in each ch-12 while also anchoring them to Rd 1, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 11 ch, slip st in next 3 sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Rd 11: Working in sc of Rd 8 and working through sc of Rd 9, attach gold, ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc changing to white.
Rd 13: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (24)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff CROWN firmly.
TOP:
Rd 1: With white or black, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 4: Holding next sc on TOP and first sc of Rd 13 of CROWN together and working through both thicknesses, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28)
Rd 5: Holding next sc on TOP and first sc on BODY together and working through both thicknesses, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (35)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

BOARD
SQUARE (MAKE 64 – 32 IN CAFÉ LATTE, 32 IN BUFF):
Rd 1: With café latte or buff, (2 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in magic ring, slip st in first dc. (16, 4 ch-2 spaces)
Rd 2: Ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 space, [dc in next 4 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 space)] 3 times, dc in next 2 dc, slip st in first dc. (24, 4 ch-2 spaces)
Rd 3: Ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 space, [dc in next 6 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 space)] 3 times, dc in next 3 dc, slip st in first dc. (32, 4 ch-2 spaces)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Sew 8 rows of alternating colors using a third color. I used dark chocolate. Sew rows together alternating first color starting with a white square in lower right and upper left corner. I used sc to join squares and rows together.


BORDER:
Rd 1: Attach dark chocolate along any side of board with slip st, ch 2, dc in same st as attachment, dc in each dc, row joining, and ch space with 5 dc in each corner, slip st in first dc. (488)
Rd 2: Ch 2, dc in each dc around with 5 dc in each corner, slip st in first dc changing to black. (504)
Rd 3: Ch 2, dc in each dc around with 5 dc in each corner, slip st in first dc. (520)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

CASTLE CORNER TOWERS (MAKE 4):
CASTLE CORNER TOWER INSIDES (MAKE 4):
Rd 1: With dusty grey, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (32)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
CASTLE CORNER TOWER BODY (MAKE 4):
Rd 1: With white or black, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (32)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 6: Working in back loops only, ch 1, sc in next 32 sc. (32)
Rd 7: Ch 1, working in the sc of Rd 4 of CASTLE CORNER TOWER INSIDES, sc in next 8 sc, holding next sc on CASTLE CORNER TOWER INSIDES and first sc on CASTLE CORNER TOWER BODY together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 32 sc, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 8: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rds 9-25: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (40)
Rd 26: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc. (48)
Rds 27-28: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (48)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff CASTLE CORNER TOWER BODY firmly.
CASTLE CORNER TOWER TOPS (MAKE 4):
Rd 1: With dusty grey, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (32)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (40)
Rd 6: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (48)
Rd 7: holding next sc on CASTLE CORNER TOWER TOP and CASTLE CORNER TOWER BODY together and working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (48)
Rd 8: Ch 1, (sc in next 6 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws) around, slip st in first sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew CASTLE CORNER TOWERS to BOARD. Weave in ends. Using black, embroider windows and doors on CASTLE CORNER TOWERS.

LONG WALKWAYS (MAKE 3):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4)
Rws 2-121: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

LONG WALLS (MAKE 6):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 122, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (121)
Rws 2-12: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (121)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; holding next sc on LONG WALLS and the side of Rws of LONG WALKWAY together and working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc across. (121)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, (sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws) 5 times, (sc in next 7 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws) 10 times, (sc in next 7 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc).
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew LONG WALLS to BOARD and CASTLE CORNER TOWERS. Weave in ends.

FRONT SIDE TOWERS (MAKE 2):
FRONT SIDE TOWER BOTTOMS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 21, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (20)
Rws 2-12: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (20)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

FRONT SIDE TOWER SIDES (MAKE 4):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (12)
Rws 2-21: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (12)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc. (13)
Rws 23-24: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (13)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

FRONT SIDE TOWER FRONTS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 21, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (20)
Rws 2-21: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (20)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 24 sc. (21)
Rws 23-24: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (21)
Finish off. Sew FRONT SIDE TOWER pieces together. Weave in ends.

FRONT SIDE TOWER TOPS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 22, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (21)
Rws 2-13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (21)
Rd 14: Holding the side of Rws of FRONT SIDE TOWER TOPS and FRONT TOWER together and working through both thicknesses, sc evenly around the FRONT SIDE TOWER SIDES and FRONT SIDE TOWER FRONT. (47)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 13 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 13 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail.

FRONT GATE BOTTOM:
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 30, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (29)
Rws 2-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (29)
Finish off leaving a long tail.

INSIDE ARCHWAY:
LEFT SIDE:
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (9)
Rws 2-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (9)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
RIGHT SIDE AND TOP:
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (9)
Rws 2-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (9)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc. (10)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 7, working in sc of LEFT SIDE, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc.
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, sc in next 7 ch, sc in next 11 sc. (29)
Rws 14-24: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (29)
Finish off leaving a long tail.

FRONT ARCHWAY:
LEFT SIDE:
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook sc in each ch across. (9)
Rws 2-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (9)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
RIGHT SIDE AND TOP:
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (9)
Rws 2-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (9)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc. (10)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 7, working in sc of LEFT SIDE, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc.
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, sc in next 7 ch, sc in next 11 sc. (29)
Rws 14-25: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (29)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail.

ARCHWAY COVER:
INSERT FLORAL WIRE IN ONE OF THE RWS TO ADD STABILITY.
Rw 1: Working along the edge of opening of INSIDE ARCHWAY, attach dusty grey, ch 1, sc in the side of next 12 Rws, sc in next 7 ch, sc in next 12 Rws. (31)
Rws 2-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (31)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew ARCHWAY COVER to FRONT GATE BOTTOM.

FRONT GATEWAY CONSTRUCTION:
Sew FRONT GATE to FRONT SIDE TOWERS.

FRONT GATE TOP:
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 30, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (29)
Rws 2-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (29)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FRONT GATE TOP to INSIDE ARCHWAY and FRONT SIDE TOWERS. Weave in ends.

FRONT SIDE TOWER BACKS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 21, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (20)
Rws 2-21: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (20)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 24 sc. (21)
Rws 23-24: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (21)
Rw 25: Ch 1, holding FRONT SIDE TOWER BACK and FRONT SIDE TOWER TOP together and working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc across. (21)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FRONT SIDE TOWER BACKS to FRONT SIDE TOWERS stuffing firmly before closing. Weave in ends.

FRONT GATE BACK:
LEFT SIDE:
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook sc in each ch across. (9)
Rws 2-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (9)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
RIGHT SIDE AND TOP:
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (9)
Rws 2-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (9)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc. (10)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 7, working in sc of LEFT SIDE, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc.
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, sc in next 7 ch, sc in next 11 sc. (29)
Rws 14-25: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (29)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 9 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FRONT GATE BACK to FRONT SIDE TOWERS stuffing firmly before closing. Sew gray button to FRONT GATE BACK. Weave in ends.

DRAWBRIDGE:
Rd 1: With dusty grey, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 8 ch. (19)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 8 sc. (22)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc. (25)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc. (28)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc. (31)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; working over floral wire, sc in next 8 sc, (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc. (34)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; working over floral wire, sc in next 8 sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc. (37)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew DRAWBRIDGE to FRONT GATE. Weave in ends. Glue Velcro to DRAWBRIDGE and corresponding places on FRONT GATE.

PORTCULLIS:
Using wooden skewers and glue, construct the PORTCULLIS. Once the glue has dried, attach dusty grey yarn, ch 50, slip st in tenth ch from hook. Finish off. Weave in ends. Slip PORTCULLIS between FRONT ARCHWAY and INSIDE ARCHWAY.

SHORT WALKWAYS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4)
Rws 2-26: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

SHORT WALLS (MAKE 4):
Rw 1: With dusty grey, ch 27, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (26)
Rws 2-12: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (26)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; holding next sc on LONG WALLS and the side of Rws of LONG WALKWAY together and working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc across. (26)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 7 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, slip st down 2 Rws, sc in next 7 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew SHORT WALLS to BOARD and CASTLE CORNER TOWERS and FRONT SIDE TOWERS. Weave in ends.

CASTLE WALL CONSTRUCTION:
Cut foamboard and insert 2 pieces in each of the LONG WALLS and SHORT WALLS. Measure and cut a piece of foamboard the same size as the board. Glue in place.

BOARD BOTTOMS (MAKE 4):
Rw 1; With dusty grey, ch 122, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (121)
Rws 2-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (121)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 117 sc, sc2tog. (119)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 115 sc, sc2tog. (117)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 113 sc, sc2tog. (115)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 111 sc, sc2tog. (113)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BOARD BOTTOMS to outer WALLS. Sew Rws 9 thru 12 of BOARD BOTTOMS together. Weave in ends.


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