Ribbed Hand Warmers by Purl Soho

Ribbed Hand Warmers

Knitting
October 2010
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 1 inch
in unstretched 3x2 ribbing
US 3 - 3.25 mm
190 yards (174 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 1 skein of Anzula’s Squishy, 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon. Each skein is 385 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 190 yards required. We used the color Plum. (NOTE: One skein is enough for at least 2 pairs of hand warmers.)
  • A set of US 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed needles

GAUGE
16 stitches = 1 inch in 3x2 rib, unstretched
5½ stitches = 1 inch in 3x2 rib, comfortably stretched

SIZE
11 inches long, stretching up to 9 inches around to fit most women’s hands