We loved the term ‘pulse warmer’, brought to us by a visitor from the UK, so in 2018 we designed our own. We had so much fun doing that, we decided to do it again for 2019, 2020, 2021, (we skipped 2022) and now, 2023!
These simple “Pulse Warmers” are a quick knit and can be easily sized to fit any hand. As they have no thumb holes they’re more accessible to a wide variety of knitters. We chose cashmere because it’s soft, warm, and a delight to wear. Everyone needs a pair! **
SKILLS USED
-Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
-Knitting in the round **
MATERIALS
Yarn
Cardiff Cashmere Classic distributed by Trendsetter Yarn Group, (100% cashmere); 122 yds/112m per 25g ball, 1 ball.
Sample - Color 675 / Take (Rust) **
Needles
1 set of US#5/3.75mm double point needles, OR size to obtain gauge. *
Notions
darning needle *
GAUGE
22 - 24 stitches = 4 inches square in stockinette stitch *
SIZE
One size fits most (Adult) Approx. 6.5” long, 8” circumference. * *
ABBREVIATIONS
CO: Cast on
k: knit
p: purl
st(s): stitch(es)
RS: right side
RT: Right Twist
WS: wrong side **
PATTERN NOTES
The pattern is easily adjustable by either adding or subtracting a multiple of 3 stitches. If making a larger size or longer warmer, you’ll need additional yarn.
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