ODDENDS
These wrist wraps make the most of a tiny bit of fancy yarn and one very special button. They are knit in one piece, are customizable to fit any wrist, and are done in about one hour. Pattern includes written and charted instructions and detailed directions for an i-cord cast on. It is a great way to learn this technique without a large commitment. Finished Measurements+Fit Wrist wrap is stretchy and pattern is written to fit an average adult female wrist. Pattern is customizable to fit any size wrist. Length: 8" Width at base: 3%2" Width at narrow end: 1%4" Techniques + Stitches Used i-cord (instructions provided) i-cord cast on (instructions provided) half-linen st (instructions provided) knit purl decrease (k2tog, SSK) bind off kitchener stitch Materials Yarn: Approx. 15 yds (14 meters) of DK weight yarn. Samples shown in Twisted Fiber Art Yummy in Evolution colorways Bookworm and Dazzle that were included as samples in orders. Needles: Needles in US size 8 (5mm) or size required to obtain gauge. Notions: 1 button about 1" in diameter, darning needle for weaving in ends. Abbreuiations + Glossary BO = bind off dpns = double pointed needles k = knit k2tog = knit two stitches together p = purl RS = right side (outside) of work slwyif = slip 1 stitch as if to purl with working yarn held to the front SSK = slip a stitch as if to knit, slip a stitch as if to purl; slip the left needle into the front of these stitches and knit them together. st = stitch tbl = through the back loop(s) WS = wrong side (inside) of work BlockedGauge In half-linen st 22 sts = 4" (5/2 spi). Half-linen stitch pattern can be found on pg2.
KNITTINGDIRECTIONS
I-CORD CO (w/prep for i-cord seluedges) Provisionally CO 3 sts. Work 2 rows of i-cord as follows: \*Slip 3 sts from right to leff needle, pull working yarn across the back, k3\*, rep one more time. These three sts will eventually become the right i-cord selvedge edge. You'll now work an i-cord CO as follows: \*Slip 3 sts from right to leff needle, pull working yarn across the back, YO, k3\*, rep until you have a total of 18 sts on the needle. Work 2 rows of i-cord without CO as you did before: \*Slip 3 sts from right to leff needle, pull working yarn across the back, k3\*, rep one more time.
WRISTWRAP
From this point on, the first and last three sts of every row will be slipped on the Ws and knit on the RS creating an i-cord edge. The center stitches are worked in half-linen stitch. Halflinen is worked over an even number of sts, but in this pattern it is worked over an odd number - end with the last stitch (before the i-cord edge) in pattern. HALF-LINENSTITCHROW 1 (RS): (k1, sllwyif) to end of row ROWS 2 & 4 (WS): p all sts ROw 3: (sllwyif, k1) to end of row If you feel the the sts from the i-cord CO are loose, work all sts in ROw 1 tbl. Sometimes an i-cord cast on seems loose at first, but affer knitting a couple inches, things will even out. ROw 1 (WS): sl3wyif, p15, remove waste yarn (if used for provisional cast on) and place your 3 cast on sts onto the leff needle, sl3wyif. 21 sts. - Cont. with written or charted directions - ROW 2 (RS): k3, (sl1wyif, k1) to last 3 sts, k3 ROW 3 (and all wS rows): sl3wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl3wyif DEC ROW (RS): k3, k2tog, (sllwyif, k1) to last 5 sts, SSK, k3. 2 sts dec'd. Cont. in this manner, working the first and last three sts in i-cord and the center sts in half-linen (the next row will be ROw 4 of the half-linen stitch pattern). Repeat the DEC ROw every 6th row 4 more times (rows 10, 16, 22, & 28 willbe DEC ROWs). 11 sts remain. Cont. as established (i-cord edges with half-linen center) without decreases until work measures 7/2" or desired length.
KEY:
= k on rs, p on ws = K2tog = sllwyif on RS = SSK V=sllwyif onws = no st =rep rows 30-33 until work measures 7V2"or desired length. End on a WS row. Cont. with directions for BUTTONHOLE.
Page 2 | Odd Ends @ 2012 Carina Spencer | www.CarinaSpencer.com End on a Ws row. To customize the length, work until measurement from CO edge equals wrist circumference + 1". The fabric is stretchy and you want the wrap to fit snug, so don't add too much length.
BUTTONHOLE
NEXT ROW (RS): k3, k2tog, BO the next st using the st from the k2tog to pass over the BO st, SSK, pass the BO st over the SSK st, BO 1 more st, k2. You now have 6 total sts left on the needle; 3 sts from each I cord edge separated by 3 BO sts in the center. Do not turn work. On the last 3 sts you just finished working, work 3 rows of i-cord as follows: \*Slip 3 sts from right to left needle, pull working yarn across the back, k3\*, rep two more times. Place the first and last sets of 3 sts onto two DPNs and graft them together using the kitchener stitch.
If you want to use an oversized, decorative button, you can enlarge the buttonhole as needed by working more rows of i-cord before graffing the 2 sets together.
FINISHING
button on the RS in the center of the wide end about 1/2" from the CO edge (or wherever is comfortable for you). PATTERN SUPPORT If you have a question or need support please visit the "SUPPORT" section of my website at carinaspencer.com TERMS & CONDITIoNs @ Carina Spencer. All rights reserved. Pattern is not to be reprinted, reproduced, or distributed without permission from the designer. Items created from this pattern are not to be sold for profit without a license, but are always allowed for use in trades and craff swaps. LICENsING If you are interested in kniting this pattern for resale or charity fund raising information on cottage industry licensing is available at carinaspencer.com CREDiTs Many thanks to the smart and helpful ladies who helped me test knit and tech edit this pattern! You were invaluable and much appreciated. Page 3 | Odd Ends @ 2012 Carina Spencer | www.CarinaSpencer.com
