Kimonogara Scarf and Mitts Set

In July, 2021, I released a double-knit scarf design named Amimoji - Nature Scarf. Between the main motifs of Japanese characters, I used some repeated pattern designs that were reminiscent of Japanese Kimono fabric. I liked the designs so much that I decided to make a stand-alone scarf and fingerless mitts patterns with just the pattern motifs.

The motifs are simplified versions of popular Japanese
patterns (gara), often used for Kimono fabric.

Tatewaku (Rising Steam)
Yabane (Arrow feathers)
Ichimatsu (Checkered)

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SKILLS NEEDED
Double knitting in 2 colors

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Scarf: Approx. 6” x 70” (15cm x 175cm)
Mitts: Approx. 7” circumference x 8” length (18cm x 20cm). Thumb - Approx. 3 1/2” circumference x 1” length (9cm x 2.5cm)

YARN
DK weight yarn in at least 2 contrasting colors. A total of 4 colors are used in the design / sample, but you can reduce the number of colors as you wish.

SAMPLE SHOWN IN
SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool) 256 yards / 234m per 4oz / 115 grams. 4 skeins / colors - 1 skein each of:
• (A) Raven
• (B) Lost Lagoon
• (C) Viridian
• (D) Mars Rising
Note: For mitts, you only need about 1oz / 25g each of the 4 colors.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US #3 (3.25 mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge, 32” (80cm) or longer for magic loop. Tapestry needle and scissors.

GAUGE
Scarf: 19 sts and 21 rows per 4” (10cm) in double knitting worked flat
Mitts: 16 sts and 28 rounds per 4” (10cm) in double knitting worked in the round