Steeking - Westchester Knitting Guild

Westchester Knitting Guild

this FAir isle wristlet pattern is homework for the class.
please have the wristlet completed and bring it to class with the materials listed.

materials needed for this project:
knitting needle(s) size to achieve the gauge. Use two 9" or 16" circular needles for knitting in the round
scissors
crochect hook #5, #6 or #7
Needle for sewing mattress stitch - bent or straight needle

yarn:
2 colors of yarn, a mc & cc of worsted weight woolly yarn
the contrast color should be clearly visible from the mc
the yarn can be purchased from pick up every stitch. the staff will help you to choose the appropriate yarn.
remember, wkg members recieve 10% off of a $50 purchase.

gauge: 4 stitches = 1 inch

the wristlet will be knit in the round.

1. cast on 37 stitches in mc.
2. knit 3 rounds of knit 1 / purl 1 ending with a knit stitch. this is the ribbing.
3. follow the chart for the next 13 rows,
4. after knitting the 13 chart stitches, knit 3 rounds of k1/p1 ending with a knit stitch (same edging as #2 direction.)
5. bind off the ribbing.

* the wristlet has a fair lisle (stranded knitting) pattern in the middle (* pattern). if you prefer you can alternate * pattern or knit a third horizontal stripe.

Bring the yarn you used to knit the cuff. you will need the yarn after cutting to knit the ribbing for a couple of buttons.

Click below for the 13 row chart:
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