The traditional “Seaman's Neck Scarves” originated during the Spanish-American War when a concerned citizen and a military chaplain worked together to gather items to provide comfort to military personnel stationed on warships. They were characterized by 14 inches of garter stitch “tail” followed by 18 inches of ribbing, then another 14 inches of “tail”. The tails, intended to be worn inside a coat against the chest, provided extra warmth, and the ribbed neck area provided a comfortable fit.

In her new designs, Ms. Stahman has preserved the spirit of tribute and giving as well as the comfort of fit around the neck, while exploring almost endless design possibilities for the “tails”, now generally worn outside for all to see!

This scarf is approximately 46 inches long and 9 inches wide at the base of the "tails". It weighs 4.7 ounces, and used approximately 213 yards of handspun two-ply superwash merino yarn. It was made from June 17-19, 2005.