Knitted Cabled Wristers
The Knitted Cabled Wristers are a cozy and stylish way to keep your hands warm and toasty! With their intricate cable knit design, these wristers add a touch of sophistication to any outfit, while the soft, warm yarn provides excellent insulation against the cold. The wristers are perfect for outdoor activities, like skiing or hiking, and can also be worn as a fashion statement indoors.
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Red Heart ® Soft®: 1 ball in 9870 Deep Sea (Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4oz (113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls)
- Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8]
- Cable Needle
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Markers
GAUGE: 18 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.
Cabled Wristers Measure: 7” circumference x 11” length [18 cm x 28 cm].
One size fits most women
Abbreviations:
K = knit
P = purl
st(s) = sttich(es)
RS = right side
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated
WS = wrong side
PATTERN STITCHES
1x1 Rib
Row 1 (Right Side): *K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: Knit the knit stitches, purl the purl stitches.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for 1x1 Rib.
Elongated Chain Cable Stitch (panel of 14 stitches)
Row 1 (Wrong Side) and all wrong side rows: K3, P8, K3.
Row 2: P3, slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to back of work, K2, K2 from cable needle; slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front of work, K2, K2 from cable needle, P3.
Rows 4 and 6: P3, K8, P3.
Row 8: P3, slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front of work, K2, K2 from cable needle; slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to back of work, K2, K2 from cable needle, P3.
Rows 10 and 12: P3, K8, P3.
Repeat Rows 1-12 for Elongated Chain Cable Stitch.
CABLED WRISTERS
Right Hand
Cast on 34 stitches.
Row 1 (Wrong Side): Knit.
Row 2: *K1, P1, repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 1x1 Rib until 6” [15 cm] from beginning, end on Right Side row.
Next Row: (Wrong Side): Set up pattern as follows: P3, K3, P8, K3, P17.
Next Row: (Right Side): Work Rows 2-12 from Elongated Chain Cable Stitch pattern; at same time, work both sides of center panel in Stockinette Stitch—17 stitches and 3 stitches.
Repeat Elongated Chain Cable Stitch pattern once more, rows 1-12.
Next Row: Work in 1x1 Rib for ¾” [2 cm], end on Right Side row.
Next Row: (Wrong Side): Knit.
Next Row: Bind off all stitches knitwise. Cut yarn leaving a 15” [38 cm] tail.
Left Hand
Cast on 34 stitches.
Row 1 (Wrong Side): Knit.
Row 2: *K1, P1, repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 1x1 Rib until 6” [15 cm] from beginning, end on Right Side row.
Next Row: (Wrong Side): Set up pattern as follows: P17, K3, P8, K3, P3.
Next Row: (Right Side): Work both sides of center panel in Stockinette Stitch17 stitches and 3 stitches; at same time work Rows 2-12 from Elongated Chain Cable Stitch pattern.
Repeat Elongated Chain Cable Stitch pattern once more, rows 1-12.
Next Row: Work in 1x1 Rib for ¾” [2 cm], end on Right Side row.
Next Row: (Wrong Side): Knit.
Next Row: Bind off all stitches knitwise. Cut yarn leaving a 15” [38 cm] tail.
FINISHING
Measure 2½ - 3” [6 cm - 8 cm] down from cast-on edge for thumb opening, place marker. Measure 1” [2.5 cm] from thumb opening and place second marker. With yarn needle and 15” [38 cm] tail, sew side seam to marker leaving a 1” [ 2.5 cm] opening for thumb, then sew remaining 2½ - 3” [6 cm - 8 cm], tie off and weave in ends.