Cozy Knit Watercolor Wristers

If you're a master at knit rib stitches, try your hand at making these cozy knit watercolor wristers from Red Heart Yarn.  They are easy to make Christmas gifts and will help keep your hands warm if your office is freezing!

Find more festive holiday patterns in Red Heart's special eBook, Jolly Holidays: 15 Free Knit and Crochet Gifts and Holiday Projects.

Materials:

• Red Heart® With Love™ Art. E400 available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 390 yd (357 m); multi-color 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m) skeins: 1 skein 1816 Waterlily
• Knitting needles: 5.5mm [US 9]
• Yarn needle

Instructions:

GAUGE: 24 sts = 4”; 22 rows = 4” in ribbing. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
Cl (Cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times all in next st, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Right Wrister

1. Cast on 38 sts. Knit 1 row. Work in ribbing as follows:
    
2. Row 1 (Right Side): K2, * p2, k2; repeat from * across.
    
3. Row 2: P2, * k2, p2; repeat from * across.
    
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for ribbing until piece measures 2”, end Row 2.
    
5. Divide for Thumb (Right Side): Keeping continuity of ribbing, work across first 26 sts, bind off next 2 sts, work to end.
    
6. Next Row: Work to bind-off, cast on 2 sts, work to end.
    
7. Work even in ribbing until piece measures 8” or desired length. Bind off all sts in ribbing loosely.
    

Left Wrister

1. Work same as for Right Wrister EXCEPT work Divide For Thumb Row as follows: K10, bind off 2 sts, work to end.
    

Finishing

1. Sew seams. Weave in ends.