We now offer handy kits of this pattern. All kits include enough yarn to make this splendid accessory along with the pattern, a limited edition button badge and a fab project bag to keep it all safe. Happy knitting!
The Dracaena Cuffs pattern is designed by our very own Sonja Bargielowska. Click here if you’d like to buy just the pattern, without the yarn.
Yarn
John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers, 4ply (100% organically farmed Falklands Merino; 100 meters per 25g mini skein)
Shown in:
CA: 128; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) mini skein(s)
CB: 123; 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) mini skein(s)
CC: 125; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) mini skein(s)
CD: 127; 1 mini skein
CE: 55; 1 mini skein
Yarn quantities in kits will make chosen size.
Sizing
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Wrist Circumference: 12.5 (15, 18, 20.5, 23) cm / 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) inches
Forearm Circumference: 19.5 (23, 26, 29, 32.5) cm / 7.75 (9, 10.25, 11.5, 12.75) inches
Length: 30 cm / 11.75 inches
Designed to be worn with 1-2.5 cm / 0.5-1 inches positive ease on wrist circumference, to ensure a good fit.
Gauge
25 sts x 38 rows = 10 cm / 4 inch square measured over Stocking Stitch in the round.
32 sts x 38 rows = 10 cm / 4 inch square measured over colourwork in the round.
Always use a needle size that results in the correct gauge after blocking.
Note: Even though you are using the same needle size for the colourwork section, it will naturally come out at a smaller gauge, which means they will fit nice and snugly around your wrist.
Needles & Notions
2.75 mm (US 2 / UK 12) needles suitable for working a small number of stitches in the round
1 stitch marker, darning needle for finishing