Jacquard Knit Hand Warmers - 100% Merino - Kören (Adults)

*New! Snuggly Merino wool wrist warmers for winter, knitted in patterns inspired by traditional Swedish motifs.

Truly gorgeous 100% Merino handwarmers with thumb. Made in Sweden by Öjbro Vantfabrik and dyed in subtle natural colours. Wonderfully cosy for those chilly winter days. So soft and warm!

Öjbro Vantfabrik is dedicated to preserving and sharing Swedish knitting heritage. Each pair of beautiful jacquard knit Öjbro wristwarmers features a design drawn from traditional patterns and personal stories.


The Kören design celebrates all the wonderful choir singers in Sweden. This pattern is also available in lovely knee-high socks. See below to read the Körenstory.

Colours: Kören Kerstin (Grey), Kören Katarina (Mustard)

Size: One Size

Brand: Öjbro Vantfabrik
Designed in: Sweden
Origin of Fibre: Italy
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Fabric structure: 100% Merino wool - mulesing free
100% biodegradable: Yes
Machine Washable: Yes (see our guide to washing wool)

Care: Handwash using a gentle wool shampoo recommended for best results. To machine wash, choose a cold wool cycle, skipping the spin cycle. Dry flat on a towel, gently reshaping while wet. Do not tumble dry. Wool feels comfortable and dry, even when you sweat. It can absorb a lot of moisture (up to 33% of its dry weight). Air between uses, wash only when required. 

The story of the Kören pattern: Designer Åse Öjbro, founder of Öjbro Vantfabrik, has captured the universal joy of choir singing through rows of choir singers on a bed of traditional folk decorations. 

Choral singing has been a major popular pastime in Sweden for over a hundred years, with an estimated 600,000 people singing in various types of choirs. "The Swedish Choral Miracle" is remarkably large for a small country like Sweden. One explanation for this lies in the large social movements that emerged in Sweden during the 1800s, which all used the choir as a powerful tool to spread their ideas and foster a sense of community. In Sweden today, choral singing has become an activity for anyone seeking joy, community, and a chance to express themselves through music. 

In the words of Åse Öjbro: "With the Kören pattern, I want to portray the sense of community that so many talented singers experience when they sing together. Choir singing is truly a "feel-good" activity. My mother, Kerstin, sang in several choirs, and I have seen firsthand how she sings with all her heart when standing side by side with her choir friends. I am proud that my mother was a chorister who spread the joy of life to many. Therefore, I wanted to dedicate this pattern to her - and to all choir singers."