About The Design:
The motif in the scarf and mittens is a slightly adapted version of a counterpane motif in Mary Walker Phillips’ Knitting Counterpanes. I am glad Mary included it in her collection, as it’s a lovely, sculptural motif.

The scarf is made from two panels that are grafted (Kitchener Stitch) at the center.

The mittens were a natural accompaniment to the scarf. The thumb gussets are on the palm, for maximum hand movement, and more ease throughout the hand.

The yarn I chose to use is produced by a small cooperative of sheep farmers in West Virginia – Helvetia Shepherds Association. Settled by Swiss and German immigrants in 1869, many descendants in Helvetia carry on the crafts of their forebears.

This yarn is natural and rich with lanolin. I have chosen to briefly pre-wash the yarn prior to knitting, which keeps some lanolin in the yarn, but fluffs it up enough for easier knitting.

Finished Dimensions:
Scarf Length: 76”
(variable with blocking)
Scarf Width: 6”
Mitten Hand Circ.: 8”
Mitten Length (wrist to fingertip): 7.75”
Total Mitten Length: 11”

Yarn:
Helvetia Shepherds Association 2-ply, 100% wool, 200 yds / 4 oz hanks, color Natural: 2 hanks for scarf and 1 hank for mittens

Happy Knitting!
Dawn