These cuffs are inspired by the Scandinavian tradition of using “pulse warmers” to keep their body warm and to extend the life of their garment sleeves. These practical-yet-pretty cuffs do keep your whole body toasty warm. To make a masculine pair, simply leave off the beads. My son asked for a pair to wear in the warehouse at work and has found they are great chill-chasers.

Kits are available from Heritage Spinning and Weaving.

Skill level: Intermediate.

Size: One size fits most adults.
The Ziggy and Squares cuffs measure 4” (10 cm) row-wise and Columns measures 4 3/8” (11 cm); all are 7” (18 cm) in circumference. The garter stitch acts like ribbing and is quite stretchy.

Gauge: 17 sts = 2”/10 cm in garter stitch knit flat.

Yarn: Sock/Baby Weight, 125 yards (114 meters) per pair. Samples knit in Rauma Baby Panda.

Needle and notions: US Size 0 (2.00 mm), or size to achieve gauge (cuffs are knit flat). Third needle of same or one size larger for three-needle bind-off. Tapestry needle for weaving ends. Number 8 pre-strung beads (approx 250 per strand):
Ziggy: 800 beads
Squares: 1120 beads
Columns: 1110 beads