Snowdrops & Hellebores by Fiona Ellis

Snowdrops & Hellebores

Knitting
November 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
235 - 350 yards (215 - 320 m)
1 (2, 3, 4)
English

Delight in the cozy charm of these hand warmers, the perfect blend of warmth and style. They are worked flat and then seamed together to produce an opening for the thumb. The fun-to-work textured stitch patterning forms the roots of the hand embroidery flowers. Chosen to represent their hardiness during the cold weather months, snowdrops and hellebores grace the back of each hand, providing a perfect way to showcase your creativity or to follow the given templates.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished measurements
Palm circumference: 6.25 (7, 7.5, 8.25) inches/15.5 (17, 19, 20.5) cm
Length (cuff to upper edge): 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches/20 (21.5, 22.5, 24) cm or adjust to preference

Yarn
Rowan Felted Tweed (50% wool, 25% viscose, 25% alpaca); 191 yards (175 m) per 50 g ball; sample shown in:

  • MC: Seasalter #178; 115 (130, 155, 175) yards/105 (120, 140, 160) m
  • CC1: Avocado #161; 60 (65, 80, 90) yards/55 (60, 73.5, 82.5) m
  • CC2: Heliotrope #219; 30 (35, 40, 45) yards/28 (32, 36.5, 40) m
  • CC3: Zinnia #198; 30 (35, 40, 45) yards/28 (32, 36.5, 40) m
  • For the embroidery only, small amount of Alabaster #197

Gauge
24 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) over stockinette, worked flat (blocked)