PieceWork · A Scarf with Traditional Motifs to Stitch
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | PieceWork |
| Author | Mari Voipio |
| Published | July 6, 2026 |
| Format |
This scarf translates traditional motifs for Finnish headdress into a stunning contemporary design.
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The Karelian double running stitch embroidery and several other styles of colorful countedthread embroidery were first described in writing by ethnologist Theodor Schvindt in 1894 and 1895 in his book Suomalaisia koristeita (Finnish Ornaments). He traveled widely in Karelia and recorded the method of embroidering a multicolor pattern consisting of small squares on the diagonal, which was found on the headdresses of women who belonged to the Eastern Orthodox faith. Finnish designer Mari Voipio has translated these patterns into a stunning contemporary scarf design.
Materials
Design Size: 2½" × 12½" (6.4 × 31.8 cm)
Finished Scarf Size: 14" × 54½" (35.6 × 138.4 cm)
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