Wristwarmers, Mittens and Scarf in Sirdar Ophelia and Freya - 7264 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar 7264 – Wristwarmers, Mittens and Scarf in Sirdar Ophelia and Freya

Sirdar pattern 7264 is a chunky-weight knitting pattern offering four cosy accessories in one downloadable PDF: Two Colour Wristwarmers, Diagonal Wristwarmers, Two Colour Mittens, and a Scarf. Sizes range from 4 years through to Adult, making this a versatile pattern suitable for knitting gifts for the whole family. All four designs make excellent use of Sirdar Ophelia and Sirdar Freya, two complementary chunky yarns that combine beautifully for textural and colourwork interest.

Yarns and Materials

The pattern calls for two Sirdar yarn ranges, each sold in 50g balls:

• Sirdar Ophelia (F067) – used as the main shade across multiple designs. Specific shades referenced include 101 (Two Colour Wristwarmers), 103 (Diagonal Wristwarmers), 106 (Two Colour Mittens), and 107 (Scarf).
• Sirdar Freya (F092) – used as the contrast shade in the wristwarmer and mitten designs. Specific shades referenced include 859 (Two Colour Wristwarmers), 861 (Diagonal Wristwarmers), and 852 (Two Colour Mittens).

Each wristwarmer and mitten design requires just 1 ball each of Ophelia and Freya. The Scarf is worked in Ophelia only and requires 3 to 4 balls depending on size. Two needle sizes are used across the pattern:

• 6.5mm needles (UK3 / USA10.5) – for the Two Colour Wristwarmers, Diagonal Wristwarmers, and Two Colour Mittens.
• 6mm needles (UK4 / USA10) – also referenced within the pattern for specific sections.

Sizing and Measurements

All four accessories are sized across four age/size brackets:

• 4–6 years
• 7–9 years
• 10–12 years
• Adult

The Scarf measures between 22 x 120 cm (8¾ x 47¼ in) for the smallest size up to 28 x 150 cm (11 x 59 in) for Adult. The Wristwarmers and Mittens measure 17–19 cm (6½–7½ in) around the hand depending on size.

Two Colour Wristwarmers

The Two Colour Wristwarmers are fingerless hand warmers worked in Sirdar Ophelia as the main shade and Sirdar Freya as the contrast. Wristwarmers are a popular beginner-friendly accessory project, typically knitted flat or in the round and seamed, featuring a thumb opening rather than a full thumb gusset. The two-colour construction adds visual interest while keeping the knitting straightforward at a chunky gauge. This style is ideal for those who want warmth without losing dexterity.

Diagonal Wristwarmers

The Diagonal Wristwarmers offer a more textural design, again using Sirdar Ophelia as the main shade paired with Sirdar Freya as the contrast. The diagonal element suggests a stitch pattern or colourwork arrangement worked on the bias or at an angle, creating a striking visual effect that sets these apart from the Two Colour version. Diagonal knitting often involves increases and decreases worked consistently across rows to shift the fabric's orientation, giving the finished accessory a dynamic, modern look.

Two Colour Mittens

The Two Colour