Neala Set Accessory Knitting Pattern

Neala Set in Berroco Lanas Quick

What Is Being Made

The Neala Set is a coordinated knitting project consisting of two complementary accessories: a decorative scarf and a pair of mittens. This beginner-friendly set is designed by Åsa Buchta and uses Berroco Lanas Quick yarn in contrasting colors to create a cohesive accessory collection.

Scarf Details

The scarf is a textured accessory measuring approximately 6 inches wide at its widest point and 37 inches in length. The design features a distinctive construction method that creates visual interest through strategic shaping and stitch variation.

Mittens Details

The mittens are sized to fit an average hand circumference of approximately 8 inches and measure 12 inches in length when the cuff is unrolled. The pattern provides flexibility, allowing knitters to extend the mittens by purchasing additional yarn if desired.

Techniques Used

• Ribbed Cuff Construction: The scarf begins with a knit-purl ribbed pattern that creates elasticity and structure at the starting edge
• Decreasing: Strategic decreases are used to transition from the ribbed section to the main body of the scarf
• Loop Division: The scarf employs a dividing technique where stitches are split between the working needle and stitch holders to create a distinctive looped or split design
• Circular Knitting: The mittens are constructed using double-pointed needles in the round, a fundamental technique for creating seamless tubular garments
• Stitch Marker Usage: Markers are used to track the beginning of rounds and maintain pattern accuracy in circular knitting

Stitches Used

• Knit Stitch (K): The fundamental stitch used throughout both projects
• Purl Stitch (P): Combined with knit stitches to create the ribbed texture
• Garter Stitch: The main stitch pattern used for the body of the scarf, created by knitting every row to produce a textured, reversible fabric
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A decrease stitch used to reduce stitch count during pattern transitions
• Slip Stitch: Used to move stitches between needles and holders without working them

Materials and Yarn

This project uses Berroco Lanas Quick, a worsted-weight yarn that knits quickly due to its bulky nature. The scarf requires 2 hanks of color #77201 Cordovan, while the mittens require 1 hank of color #77205 Olive. Knitters who wish to make longer mittens should purchase 2 hanks of the Olive colorway. Each hank of Berroco Lanas Quick contains 100 grams of yarn.

Needles and Tools Required

• For Scarf: Knitting needles in size 11 (8 mm) or size needed to achieve proper gauge, plus 2 stitch holders for managing stitches during the loop division
• For Mittens: Two sets of double-pointed needles in sizes 10½ (6.5 mm) and 11 (8 mm), or sizes needed to achieve gauge
• Additional Notions: Stitch markers (with one marker in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of rounds), waste yarn for holding stitches temporarily, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge and Finishing

The project specifies a gauge of 12 stitches and 18 rows equaling 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in Garter Stitch on the larger needles. This gauge measurement is taken after blocking, which is an important finishing step that sets the yarn and helps achieve accurate finished measurements. Checking gauge before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure the finished pieces match the intended dimensions.

Skill Level

Rated as Easy, this pattern is suitable for beginning knitters who have mastered basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to explore simple shaping techniques and circular knitting methods.