Knitted Wrist Warmer
If you're looking to keep those hands cozy and stylish, look no further than knitted wrist warmers! These adorable accessories not only add a pop of warmth to your outfit but also give off a charming and homey vibe. Perfect for chilly days when you need a little extra snuggle for your wrists, these wrist warmers are a must-have in any winter wardrobe.
Materials:
- Approx 60 - 75g chunky or DK yarn (use 2 strands together for DK)
- 6.5mm straight needles or 6.5mm dpn’s or circular if made in the round and a cable needle
- 4 buttons for owl eyes if you like
Basic Pattern:
Cast on 32 stitches
Join in the round if using dpn’s or circular needles
6 rows K1, P1 rib
Follow chosen pattern until work measures 22 cm from cast on edge, making thumb hole after 16 cm if knitting in the round
3 rows K1, P1 rib
Cast off in rib
If using 2 needles, sew side seams leaving 1cm gap for thumb 16 cm from cast on edge.
For ‘owl’ cable, sew on 2 buttons for owl eyes if you wish as seen in photo.
Cable abbreviations:
C4B – slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 2 stitches then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle
C4F – slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 2 stitches then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle
‘OWL’ CABLED WRIST WARMERS – 2 straight needles
Left Wrist Warmer
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: K3, P8, K3, P18
Row 2: K18, P3, C4B, C4F, P3 (right side)
Rows 4, 6, 8: K18, P3, K8, P3
Repeat until work measures 22cm from cast on edge
Right Wrist Warmer
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: P18, K3, P8, K3
Row 2: P3, C4B, C4F, P3, K18 (right side)
Rows 4, 6, 8: P3, K8, P3, K18
Repeat until work measures 22cm from cast on edge
‘OWL’ CABLED WRIST WARMERS using dpn’s or circular needles in the round
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: K18, P3, K8, P3
Row 2: K18, P3, C4B, C4F, P3
Rows 4, 6, 8: K18, P3, K8, P3
Repeat until work measures 16cm from cast edge
Make thumb hole and then continue in pattern until work measures 22cm from cast on edge
Left Thumb hole:
1st row: K14, cast off 3, complete cable pattern for the row you are on
2nd row: K14, cast on 3, complete cable pattern for the row you are on
Right Thumb hole:
1st row: K1, cast off 3, complete cable pattern for the row you are on
2nd row: K1, cast on 3, complete cable pattern for the row you are on
TWISTED CABLED WRIST WARMERS – 2 needles
Left Wrist Warmer
Row 1: K1, (P4, K1) 3 times, P16
Row 2: K16, P1, (C4F, P1) 3 times (right side)
Row 3: K1, (P4, K1) 3 times, P16
Row 4: K16, P1, (K4, P1) 3 times
Repeat until work measures 22cm from cast on edge
Right Wrist Warmer
Row 1: P16, K1, (P4, K1) 3 times
Row 2: P1, (C4F, P1) 3 times, K16 (right side)
Row 3: P16, K1, (P4, K1) 3 times
Row 4: P1, (K4, P1) 3 times, K16
Repeat until work measures 22cm from cast on edge
TWISTED CABLE WRIST WARMERS – dpn’s or circular needles
Rows 1, 3 & 4: K16, P1, (K4, P1) 3 times
Row 2: K16, P1, (C4F, P1) 3 times
Repeat until work measures 16cm from cast edge
Make thumb hole and then continue in pattern until work measures 22cm from cast on edge
Right Thumb hole:
1st row: K12, cast off 3, complete cable pattern for the row you are on
2nd row: K12, cast on 3, complete cable pattern for the row you are on
Left Thumb hole:
1st row: K1, cast off 3, complete cable pattern for the row you are on
2nd row: K1, cast on 3, complete cable pattern for the row you are on