The Hedgehog Neckerchief is a little hap and goes along with a set of matching wrist warmers - included in the pattern -. I already used this same charted little hedgehog at the seam of my Mrs. Hedgehog Top. But this time the chart is not knitted as stranded colourwork but embroidered with the Swiss darning technique. Very nice to do and also no long strands at the back of this shawlette. I designed this little project to finish my leftover yarn ánd practice a relaxing alternative colouring craft.

Finished Measurements
Neckerchief, size 22 x 20” / 56 x 51 cm.
The pattern includes a set of matching Wrist Warmers, size 3,5 x 7” / 9 x 18 cm.

Materials
Knitting
Yarn: Worsted Wool for knitting – my leftover yarn I purchased at the Yarndale Festival in 2023 in the North of Great Britain from a local wool producer and is a mix of Bluefaced Leicester and Masham fleece, 218 yards / 200 m – 100 gr.

• Neckerchief uses 200 gr (437 yards / 400 m).
• Wrist Warmers use 25 gr each (54 yards / 50 m).

Embroidering
Yarn: DK Wool for embroidery 164 yards / 150 m – 50 gr.
25 gr per colour when using two different shades.

Needles

• Neckerchief: US 7 / 4,5 mm or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge. Straight or circular needles can be used.
• Wrist Warmers: US 7 / 4,5 mm or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge. A set of DPN needles or longer circular needle (32”/80 cm) for Magic Loop can be used.
• Tapestry needle.

Gauge
22 st x 28 rows is 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Other
The pattern includes an instruction for a knitted button fastener and tips for finishing and swiss darning.