These pretty handwarmers feature a sweet flower motif inspired by Red Campion (Silene dioica). A splash of pink on hedge banks & woods in early summer much loved by pollinators including bees, butterflies & moths. Named after Silenus, the aged & merry Greek God of the Woodlands. In the Language of Flowers, it symbolises gentleness.

These handwarmers make a perfect small project. With interesting elements for both the experienced knitter & the beginner looking for a stranded colourwork challenge.

Worked in the round, top down with a shaped thumb gusset for a good fit. The motifs are worked in stranded colourwork.

Designed by:

Jenn Monahan

Sizing:

One size to fit average ladies hand circumference 17.5—20 cm circumference
Size can be adjusted up or down by adjusting gauge with different needle sizes.

Yarn:

Fibreworkshop Norfolk Horn 4ply, 100% Norfolk wool:

1 50g skein (170m/185yds) main colour

1 25g skein plant dyed contrast colour1

1 25g skein plant dyed contrast colour 2

Pattern requires approx 125m main colour; 25m contrast colour 1; 25m contrast colour 2.

Gauge:

30 sts and 40 rounds to 10cm over stocking stitch in the round

Needles and notions:

2.5mm dpn (suggested needle size only)

Spare yarn/stitch holder

Stitch markers