Karkom Wristwarmers v1.1 by RobinLynn
Notes: Karkom Wristwarmers are worked flat, blocked to size and made up with a traditional mattress stitch seam on the underside. The pattern includes an extra 2 stitch allowance on either side to provide a neatly finished seam. The pattern is worked from the bottom up. The loose cast-on and initial garter rows allow for stretch in the forearm. Final garter rows and suspended bind off allow for comfort across an opened hand. The increases and decreases in the motif provide a scalloped flair at the top and bottom, as well as the narrowing through the body of the wristwarmers. Measurements: Finished (unstretched) size after blocking: 9" top circumference; 7" wrist circumference; 8-1/2" forearm circumference; 8-1/2" long from cast-on edge to finished edge. Yarn: About 155-175 yards of 4 ply (14 wpi) fingering weight. Sample was knit with Quince & Co. Tern (75% wool; 25% silk) (221 yds; 50 g) in the "columbine" colorway, 1 skein. Needles: US #3 (3.25mm) circular or straights. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions: Stitch marker; tapestry needle. Gauge: 12 stitches = 2" in stockinette (blocked)
Abbreviations:
co cast on kknit k2tog knit two stitches together M1 make one (increase) by picking up the loop between the stitch just worked and the next stitch with the left hand needle, front to back; knit into the back of it to make a new stitch. Ppurl RS right side (or outside) ssk slip one stitch as if to knit, slip one stitch as if to purl, knit the two stitches together through the back loops WS wrong side (or inside)
Written Directions:
Loosely CO 56 stitches Set-Up: Knit four rows. Purl one row. (Rows 1-12 charted on page 4) (RS) Row 1: k2: (k1, m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k2, m1, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, m1, k1) two times, placing a stitch marker inbetween the two repeats; k2. (WS) Row 2 and all even rows 2-12: purl Row 3: k2: (k1, m1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, m1, k2, m1, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, m1, k1) two times; k2. Row 5: k2: (k1, m1, k2, ssk, k2tog, k5, m1, k2, m1, k5, ssk, k2tog, k2, m1, k1) two times; k2. Row 7: k2: (k1, m1, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, m1, k2, m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k1) two times; k2. Row 9: k2: (k1, m1, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1, m1, k2, m1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, m1, k1) two times; k2. Row 11: k2: (k1, m1, k5, ssk, k2tog, k2, m1, k2, m1, k2, ssk, k2tog, k5, m1, k1) two times; k2. Repeat rows 1-12 for a total of five times. Then knit five rows, removing stitch marker along the way.
Finishing:
Bind off loosely, leaving an 18" tail for finishing. The suspended bind-off is a technique that produces a beautifully even, stretchy, finished edge: (http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/casting-off) Wet block, pinning to desired width. When thoroughly dry, make up wristwarmers from top down using mattress stitch: http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/mattress-stitch Weave in loose ends. (You may choose to change this order by first making up the wristwarmers with the mattress stitch, weaving in the ends and then blocking. Either way, be sure to pull out the scallops for a pretty finished edge on top and bottom.)
Chart for Karkom Wristwarmers
Odd numbered rows read right to left; even numbered rows read left to right knit on RS; purl on WS mM1 1 ssk k2tog pattern repeat You may share this pattern, modify it, make multiple copies, sell items you knit from it \~ but please do not charge for the pattern itself.Enjoy!
