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