Knitting Elegant Ribbed Cable Wrist Warmers Free Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in rich red
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

20 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern

Abbreviations:

• CO - Cast On
• k - Knit
• p - Purl
• c6b - Cable 6 back (Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold to back, k3, then k3 from cable needle)

Instructions:

1. Cuff:

CO 40 sts. Distribute evenly on 3 needles and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Work in k2, p2 rib for 2 inches.

2. Main Body:

Row 1-6: *K6, p2* repeat around.
Row 7: *c6b, p2* repeat around.
Row 8-12: *K6, p2* repeat around.

Repeat rows 1-12 until the piece measures 11 inches from the cast-on edge.

3. Top Cuff:

Work in k2, p2 rib for 2 inches. Bind off loosely in pattern.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Block lightly to shape.