Dee Hardwicke’s long-standing admiration for the Moomins and Tove Jansson’s artistry is reflected in this design. Tulip Garden is inspired by the scarf of Snufkin, Moominvalley’s philosopher and free-spirited wanderer. It is worked in the round as a knitted tube, beginning and ending with five rows of contrasting colour for a simple contrasting edge.

Tove Jansson’s passion for flowers, especially tulips, has been echoed through embroidered motifs that can be placed freely or according to the charts. They, together with Snufkin’s hat, form a personal Moomin garden. Light in texture yet generous in length, the scarf can be worn year-round, styled loosely in warmer weather or wrapped several times for warmth in colder months.

Size
One Size  

Finished Measurements
Width: 7.75” / 20 cm.

Length: 59” / 150 cm.  

Materials
Yarn: Sensai by Ito (60% mohair, 40% silk, 262 yds / 240 m – 20 g). C1: 80 g / 1050 yds / 960 m in the colourway 342 Pool Green.
C2: 16 g / 210 yds / 190 m in the colourway 343 Angora.
C3: 6 g / 78 yds / 72 m in the colourway 303 Cherry Blossom.
C4: 6 g / 78 yds / 72 m in the colourway 311 Enji.
C5: 2 g / 26 yds / 24 m in the colourway 699 Mint.
C6: 6 g / 78 yds / 72 m in the colourway 691 Mustard.

The yarn is held double throughout the pattern.

Or approx. 1520 yds / 1395 m of lace-weight silk-mohair yarn.

Alternative yarn options are for example Soyeux by La Bien Aimée, Loft by Neighborhood Fiber Co. and Silk Mohair by Tukuwool.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm (for the scarf) and 40” / 100 cm circular needles (for grafting at the end).

Notions: Stitch markers, wool needle (to embroider with).  

Gauge
20 sts × 28 rounds to 4” / 10 cm in St St, after blocking.