Maisie Wrist warmers in West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed - DBP0064 - Downloadable PDF

Maisie Wrist Warmers Knitting Pattern by Sarah Hatton – DBP0064

The Maisie Wrist Warmers are a beautifully crafted knitted accessory designed by Sarah Hatton as part of a collection created exclusively to showcase West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a pair of stylish, practical wrist warmers that celebrate the rich heritage of Shetland wool and traditional British knitting craft. Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, Maisie is an ideal pattern for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to explore more refined techniques and textured stitch work.

About the Design

The Maisie Wrist Warmers are designed to be practical yet distinctive, a phrase that perfectly encapsulates Sarah Hatton's design philosophy for this entire collection. As wrist warmers rather than full gloves, they provide warmth and coverage across the wrist and lower hand while keeping the fingers free for everyday tasks. This makes them a versatile accessory suitable for both indoor and outdoor wear during cooler months.

The design draws inspiration from the agricultural and cultural heritage of the Shetland Islands, a tradition known as crofting that has shaped the landscape and textile history of the region for generations. The aesthetic of the wrist warmers reflects this heritage through the use of the distinctive tweed yarn, which carries subtle yet sophisticated colour fusions integral to the Shetland Tweed identity.

Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed

This pattern is specifically written for West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed, a yarn produced in collaboration with the renowned Jamieson & Smith of Shetland. The yarn is made from 100% Shetland wool, sourced from Britain's most northerly native sheep breed, celebrated worldwide for its fineness, warmth, and strength. The high levels of crimp and wave in Shetland fleece make it exceptionally well suited to hand knitting, providing excellent stitch definition and a satisfying knitting experience.

The Croft Shetland Tweed is distinguished by its soft and silky handle combined with impressive durability. West Yorkshire Spinners invested in state-of-the-art dyeing machinery to achieve the yarn's signature tweed effect — intricate colour fusions that are understated yet visually rich. Each 100g hank provides approximately 166 metres (182 yards), making it a generous and practical choice for accessories such as wrist warmers.

• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed
• Fibre Content: 100% Shetland Wool
• Weight: Aran
• Hank Size: 100g / 166 metres / 182 yards

Needles and Tension

The pattern calls for 5mm knitting needles, equivalent to US size 8. Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting finished accessory. The stated tension for this pattern is 18 stitches over 10cm / 4 inches in stocking stitch using 5mm needles. Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and adjust needle size accordingly if needed.

• Needle Size: 5mm / US8
• Tension: 18 stitches to 10cm / 4 inches

Techniques and Stitches

As an intermediate-level knitting pattern, Maisie is suited to knitters who have moved beyond beginner projects and are confident working in the round or seaming small accessories. Wrist warmers of this style typically incorporate a combination of ribbing for cuffs and edges — which provides stretch and a neat, fitted finish — alongside stocking stitch or textured stitch panels for the main body of the warmer. The tweed character of the yarn itself adds visual texture, meaning even simpler stitch patterns carry significant depth and interest.

Care instructions for the finished garment specify that it should be reshaped whilst damp and must not be tumble dried, in keeping with best practices for 100% wool items. Gentle hand washing or