Yarn: Rowanspun 4-ply, 100% 4-ply Wool
Needles: 3.5 mm / US 5
Gauge: 5.5 stitches x 12 rows per inch
Stitch Pattern: 'Swirls and Square' Patterned Square
Source: Knitting Counterpanes: Traditional Coverlet Patterns for Contemporary Knitters by Mary Walker Phillips, p. 40.
Comments: Another deliberately small pattern - this one is meant to be a joining piece for a counterpane made up of octagonal medallions. Ms. Phillips calls it "moderatelydifficult" - I think that's because of the fiddly-ness of having to start this with 8 stitches on 4 needles! :)
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