Maker Faire Bay Area 2024
501 foot long chess crochet scarf
Home: California, United States
I started the scarf on November 19, 2019. On March 16, 2024, I finally finished my approximately 501 foot long chess scarf which broke the initial Guinness Book of World Records for the longest crochet scarf by an individual, 492.16 feet. As a chess teacher, the primary colors of the scarf are black and white to represent the game of chess. In addition, two yarn balls are blue to represent the ocean. I want people to take care of the ocean! The last two yarn ball are green to represent the earth. I want people to take care of the earth. I used about 35 miles of yarn to create the 75 pound scarf. The online local newspaper wrote an article about my scarf: https://inmenlo.com/2024/05/19/chess-master-lauren-goodkind-created-scarf-that-broke-initial-guinness-book-of-records/
https://www.chessbylauren.com/blog/501footsuperLongScarf
Makers
Lauren Goodkind
I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2012, I have been privately teaching chess, one-on-one to kids and adults. I also have written two chess books. I also host monthly online chess tournaments, giving chess simuls, and more. My crochet 501 foot chess scarf broke the initial World Record!
https://www.chessbylauren.com
What Inspired You to Make This?
I wanted to create something amazing and to inspire others to play chess and to take care of the earth. In a nutshell, I want to spread positive energy in society!
