{"product_id":"alsacian-scallops-mittens-scarf-knitting-pattern-by-dawn-brocco","title":"Alsacian Scallops Mittens \u0026 Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The motif in this set is an adaptationn of a counterpane motif in Mary Walker Phillips’ \u003cem\u003eKnitting Counterpanes\u003c\/em\u003e. The scarf is two panels that are grafted at the center. The mittens' thumb gussets are on the palm, for maximum hand movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe yarn used is made by a small cooperative of sheep farmers in West Virginia. Settled by Swiss and German immigrants in 1869, many descendants carry on traditional crafts. This yarn is natural \u0026amp; rich with lanolin. I briefly prewashed the yarn prior to knitting, which kept some lanolin, and made for easier knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helvetia Shepherds Association 2-ply, 100% wool, 200 yds\/4 oz hanks in Natural: 2 hanks for scarf \u0026amp; 1 hank for mittens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 sts \u0026amp; 28 rows = 4” (10 cm), and 20 sts \u0026amp; 30 rnds = 4” in St st with size 6 ndls (or sizes to give gauge).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitute Yarn Wt.:\u003c\/strong\u003e aran (heavy worsted) I've suggested WYS's BFL aran, as a softer option, or their Jacob aran for the original rustic feel. Happy Knitting! Dawn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56746515530106,"sku":"UPID110970","price":6.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/90c4a8b8fbf6d3a264e93e56ede911dd7bf500bf_UPID110970_172859400543378.jpg?v=1775869812","url":"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-eu\/products\/alsacian-scallops-mittens-scarf-knitting-pattern-by-dawn-brocco","provider":"LoveCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}