One Skein Wristlets
This knit fingerless gloves pattern is made to be elegant. Knit the One Skein Wristlets from Caron using straight knitting needles. Ribbed edges frame a simple mesh pattern that makes these wristlets feminine and breathable. If you're looking for a last minute gift, or are shopping on a budget, these wristlets are a great choice.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, 8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS
- Naturally Caron.com Country 75% Microdenier acrylic, 25% Merino wool; 3 oz/100 g, 185 yds/170 m ball): 3 oz
- One pair each size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) and U.S. 8 (5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge.
- (Or) Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) and U.S. 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) or size to obtain gauge.
- Yarn needle
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Upper wristlet circumference 7 ”/18cm (slightly stretched)
GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch using larger needles, 20 sts and 24 rows /rnds = 4”/10cm
NOTES
The staggered mesh pattern is worked back and forth on straight needles, then wristlets are seamed.
(Or) It can be worked in-the-round on double-pointed needles.
STITCHES USED
K1, p1 rib.
Staggered Mesh Pattern (worked back and forth on straight needles):
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Row 3 (RS): K2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to end.
Row 4 (WS): Purl.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Staggered Mesh patt worked on straight needles.
Staggered Mesh Pattern (worked in-the-round on dpns):
Rnd 1: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: K2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * around.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rep Rnds 1-4 for Staggered Mesh patt worked in-the-rnd on dpns.
INSTRUCTIONS
With larger straight needles, CO 40 sts. 36 sts
Change to smaller straight needles.
Work back and forth in k1, p1 rib for 15 rows.
Change to larger straight needles.
Work back and forth in Staggered Mesh patt until 32 rows have been completed.
Work in k1, p1 rib for 4 rows. BO in rib.
WRISTLETS (worked in-the-rnd on dpns)
With larger dpns, CO 36 sts. Join, placing marker at beg of rnd.
Change to smaller dpns.
Work around in k1, p1 rib for 15 rnds.
Change to larger dpns.
Work around in Staggered Mesh patt until 32 rnds have been completed.
Work around in k1, p1 rib for 4 rnds. BO in rib.
FINISHING
Block wristlets if needed. Sew seams for wristlets worked flat.
Using yarn needle, weave in loose ends.