Worked flat to make the intarsia colourwork straightforward, these wrist warmers include a grown-on thumb, and are a fun way to play with colour. You can leave the flower centres plain or work them in a contrast colour using a French knot or duplicate stitch. The wristwarmers will stretch to fit a wide range of hand sizes, so they would make a great gift.

Needles & accessories:
1 pair of 3.75mm (US 5) straight knitting needles
1 pair of 4mm (US 6) straight knitting needles
2 stitch markers
Darning needle

Finished measurements:
To fit an average woman’s hand. Approx 18cm around x 35cm long/ 7in x 13.75in

Yarn used:
Rowan Felted Tweed
Approx 175m/ 192yds in background colour.
Plus small amounts in several contrast colours for motifs

Recommended colours:
Background: Watery (152)
Petals and centres: Rage (150), Bilberrry (151), Ginger (154), Avocado (161), Frozen (185) and Tawny (186)