ALSACIAN SCALLOPS SCARF & MITTENS

The motif in the scarf and mittens is a slightly adapted version of a counterpane motif inMary 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 descendents 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.

Size: One size - mittens will fit a woman's medium sized hand

Finished Measurements:
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 wool

Gauge: 16 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st using size 8 ndls and 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st using size 6 ndls (or sizes to give gauges).

Substitute Yarn Wt: Aran or heavy worsted wt.

Skill Level: Intermediate

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