The pansy gets its name from the French noun pensèe, which can be translated at “thought.” In Victorian times, pansies were believed to symbolize remembrance or were used as a way to say, “I’m thinking of you.” It seems fitting then that purple pansies should be a part of raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. Knit this simple pansy and wear it on June 21, The Longest Day.

I used scrap yarn to make my pin. Any DK yarn will work, or go up in yarn weight and use worsted with a size 7 or 8 needle. You can knit the flower all in one color of yarn, if you prefer.

If you would like to make a donation to my Longest Day fundraiser through the Alzheimer’s Association, go to The Longest Day