The colours for my gloves are inspired by the west coast of Muckle Roe. The heathery hills take on a purple hue and the red granite is striking; from a distance it turns a dusky pink. The neutrals and greys are inspired by the stony beaches, the backs of the fingers come from the edges of cliff faces, and the palm is reminiscent of the wildflowers that grow throughout the isle. The bright pink in the centre of the palm is a nod to the vivid heather bells that are flecked through the summer landscape.

The pattern is a part of Shetland Wool Adventures Journal vol.1

Materials
Jamieson’s of Shetland, Spindrift (2ply equivalent to a 4ply/fingering weight; 100% Shetland wool; 105m / 115yds per 25g ball)
2 x 25g balls of Yarn A: Havana 248
2 x 25g balls of Yarn B: Salmon 301
1 x 25g ball of Yarn C: Dusk 165
1 x 25g ball of Yarn D: Peach 440
1 x 25g ball of Yarn E: Slate 125
1 x 25g ball of Yarn F: Osprey 238
1 x 25g ball of Yarn G: Sand 183
1 x 25g ball of Yarn H: Lipstick 575

Size
One size; to fit average-size woman’s hands.
Finished palm circumference: 20cm / 8 inches
Length to base of middle finger: 10cm / 4 inches
Middle finger length: 8.5cm / 3.5 inches