Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand LB Collection Organic Wool Norwegian Wristers

Pattern Number: 90529AD

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand LB Collection Organic Wool Norwegian Wristers

Pattern Number: 90529AD

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: Medium Finished Length 9 in. (23 cm) Finished Circumference 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) CORRECTIONS: None as of Jul 13, 2010. To check for later updates, click here . MATERIALS 481-114 Lion Brand LB Collection Organic Wool: Redwood 1 Ball (A) 481-098 Lion Brand LB Collection Organic Wool: Natural 1 Ball (B) Lion Brand Double -Pointed Needles - Size 8 Lion Brand Stitch Holders Lion Brand Stitch Markers Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Pattern st. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:

M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased. PATTERN STITCH (worked in the round over an even number of sts) Rnd 1: With B, *sl 1 wyif, k1; rep from * around. Rnd 2: Knit. Rnd 3: With A, *k1, sl 1 wyif; rep from * around. Rnds 4 -6: Knit. Rep Rnds 1-6 for Pattern st.

WRISTER (make 2) Beg at cuff, with A, cast on 26 sts. Divide sts onto 4 double pointed needles. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Rnd 1: *With A, k1, with B, p1; rep from * around. Rep last rnd until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg. BODY Rnd 1: With A, knit. Rnd 2: (K6, m1) 4 times, k2 - 30 sts at end of this rnd. Rnd 3: Knit. Beg with Rnd 1, work in Pattern st until piece measures about 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg ending with a Row 4, 5, or 6. Hand Next Rnd: K4, place these 4 sts onto a holder for thumb, work in Pattern st as established to end of rnd - 26 sts at end of this rnd. Continue in Pattern st over these 26 sts until piece measures about 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg. Next Rnd: *With A, k1, with B, p1; rep from * around. Rep last rnd until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg. With A, bind off. Shape Thumb Place 4 thumb sts from holder back onto needle, pick up and knit 8 more sts along edge between thumb opening and hand. Divide these 12 sts onto double pointed needles. Place marker for beg of rnd and join. Rnd 1: * With A, k1, with B, p1; rep from * around. Rep last rnd until thumb measures about 1 in. (2.5 cm), from beg. With A, bind off. FINISHING

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) p = purl rnd(s) = round(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing) sl = slip wyif = with yarn in front

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