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Giveaway + Free Pattern: Chunky Mesh Wrist Warmers

The holiday countdown has begun! We don't want to scare you, but if there are still a lot of names on your "knitworthy" list this year, consider this: there are only 6 Fridays until Christmas and Hanukkah. Now is the time for chunky quick knits!

Today, we share a simple pattern to make with our Jumbo Birch needles and two skeins of Briggs & Little Super Yarn. You can whip these up in just one evening of knitting, and the pattern is very easy to customize for a variety of hand sizes. For our friends to crochet, we will be sharing a free crochet pattern later this month right here on our blog.

Enjoy!


Chunky Mesh Wrist Warmers

by Stefanie Goodwin-Ritter

Supplies:
Gauge: 3.5 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch, blocked

Finished Dimensions: 7" circumference, 7" length
(allow approx. 1" negative ease; see instructions below for how to customize your fit)

About this pattern: Yarn is held doubled throughout. What makes this yarn special is the story: Briggs & Little is Canada's oldest woolen mill and produces premium yarns spun from 100% domestic wool, and is milled, carded, dyed, and spun at their factory in York Mills, New Brunswick, Canada.

The finished mitts will be very stretchy, so be sure to knit the size that is approximately an inch smaller than your desired hand circumference. Don't be alarmed by the size and shape of your project while it is being knit - the magic is in the blocking!

Mitts (Make 2):
With yarn held double, cast on 6 stitches.

Begin knitting flat in seed stitch as follows:

Row 1 (RS): *k1, p1, rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): *p1, k1, rep from * to end.

Repeat these two rows of seed stitch til piece measures 7 inches from cast on.

How to get a custom fit: for a smaller hand circumference, work fewer rows here; for a larger hand circumference, work more rows. If you are achieving the stated gauge, each two-row repeat will add or subtract and inch from your intended circumference.

Once you have achieved your intended length, bind off all stitches in pattern.

With wool needle or tapestry needle, seam five inches of cast on and bound off edge together; leave the next 1.5 inches unseamed for thumb; tack the opposite edge together for top of mitt.


Wash your mitts in your favorite wool wash and lay flat to dry on Knitter's Pride Blocking Mats . To achieve stated dimensions (you will need to stretch your mitts lengthwise a bit to get the 7" length) and neat edges, use Knitter's Pride Knit Blockers like so:


Wear & enjoy!

Giveaway

We're giving one lucky reader a chance to win the Chunky Mesh Wrist Warmers Project Kit pictured below! To enter, leave a comment on this post telling us about your holiday gift knitting (or other crafting) plans! Be sure to also mention your Ravelry ID or email address so that we can contact you if you win.

We will announce our lucky winner on our next blog post on Friday, November 25. Good luck!

55 comments:

  1. I just finished a hat with an elephant motif for my son's girlfriend, who has an elephant tattoo up her arm. Next up is a Gansey-styled hat for my son. Both hats need to be finished, blocked, and wrapped to be handed over at thanksgiving! Rav name CarolLynn.

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  2. I am knitting a cowl for my nephew's wife.
    knittingdancer on Raverly

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  3. I'm just trying to catch up on my own knitting, since I got a few balls of Schauberwolle and started 3 shawls at once. I'm drowning here.
    RavID: caffeine72

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  4. I'm working on a table runner for my mom and will make a hat for my sister in law!

    Ravelry: reannalynne

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  5. I'm working on several things but nothing for holiday gifts. I've been raising money to go to Pearl Harbor Day with my youth group I'm in charge of, I haven't even thought about making gifts!

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  6. I'm making hats this year! They're quick, fun, don't require detailed sizing, and always appreciated.

    ktsmurf on ravelry!

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  7. Knitting mitts like a mad fool.
    Mikaiyawa on ravelry

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  8. I'm not doing any gift knitting this year - I want to make myself a couple sweaters.
    SheilaOKeefe on Rav

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  9. Mittens, mittens and more mittens. Keeping all the hands in the family warm.

    deblyn153 on RAV

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  10. I have been knitting sportweight socks non stop for gifts! Rav.ID - sheknits

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  11. This would be a perf cat gift for the 10year old knitter in my house!

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  12. It's starting to get cold here in North York, and I would love to have a bit of East Coast comfort with me here!
    Cheers!
    Leahhoyles@gmail.com

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  13. I am making a Cowichan vest for myself....just made a cowl for a friend.
    Ravelry name: vmeyer2012

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  14. Thrumbing mittens for my daughter (when she's not home), making two mermaid tail blankets for my other daughters when they're in bed and working on a scarf for my son (when he's not home).. so I have different things on the go at all different times of the day depending on who's up and who's home lol
    Rav name Baltzer7
    Email tanyabaltzer@gmail.com

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  15. I am currently knitting a hat and mitts set as a gift.
    Steffipants on ravelry

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  16. I'm hoping to knit cowls and mittens for my family, but I seem to be running out of time (probably because I keep starting instead of finishing). I'm TedEBayer on Ravelry. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  17. darkkrystal@mail.com14 November 2016 at 10:40

    I have about 45 people to knit for....5 left as of now.....and am making toques and socks for them.....hoping to get finished before xmas.....to get them mailed out in time.....

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  18. Hi! I am currently knitting a shawl for my grandmother and a scarf for my mother this Christmas. I am a new knitter so I am a bit slow but it has so far been enjoyable. Almost done one of the projects! My ravelry ID is tephy :) Thanks for the pattern

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  19. I am working on a scarf for my sister with pink Briggs and Little for my sister. It has cabling which is hard. I work on other projects as well to keep my hands from cramping with the cables. I finished a shawl recently which I am liked to give away, but I dont know whom to yet. My ravelry name is Unkindnessofraven.

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  20. I am knitting a Christmas stocking for my new grandson right now. When I finish it I have scarves and hats to knit for his sisters.My Ravelry ID is CynCity

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  21. Holiday knitting is well underway! I actually thought ahead this year and started thinking about it in the summer. Hats, sweaters and shawls are in the works or are blocked and finished! Lots of pics of my finished objects on my ravelry: lterech

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  22. I'm planning on making a bunch of baby items and of course fall essentials (toques and cowls) for gifts.. I love me some knitting. These colours are gorgeous!
    My email is lilethcreations@outlook.com

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  23. I am trying to knit up all my Christmas gifts this year for the first time. Hats and mitts, mostly, but something for everyone. Since I've been knitting so much since September I'm also dealing with pains in my right hand for the first time. I've started to become very passionate about knitting and creating over the past 6 months, have started a Charity knitting program at my two schools (I'm a high school librarian), etc., so this hand pain is very upsetting for me. I'm trying to be pro-active about it now though, making sure to stretch, take breaks and only do projects with a comfortable gauge.

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  24. I am making socks for everyone in my family for Christmas. Nailya on Ravelry.

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  25. I'm working on a vest for one nephew and a dress for one niece :) kollerskrafts is my RavID. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  26. This year is the year of hats & the largest amount of people coming to celebrate. Hats, hats, hats! Ravelry:BaneBlackstar

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  27. I'm making Doctor Who themed felt Christmas ornaments :)
    Thank you for the giveaway.

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  28. Oops! I forgot my email: ofelialamejor@yahoo.es

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  29. I am making a few cowls with a bulky weight yarn for my friends and a mermaid tail afghan for my daughter My ravelry user name is kfoxtal

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  30. I won't be doing much holiday gift knitting this year. It's my first holiday season with an online shop open and holiday markets to attend so all of my knitting is for work this year! Until Christmas break... :)
    hello@chloealexa.com

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  31. Just starting on some xmas knitting (i always procrastinate) ... a bandana cowl for mom, sissy gets hat, fingerless mitts, and a cowl to match, and some hats for my nieces and nephews this year...lots to do! happy holidays! ☺ mmmgood304 on ravelry ☺

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  33. I'm making some baable hats and other aninal inspired faire isle knits for my friends and family. Gifts for them, practice for me!
    Anszwarc@aol.com ♡♡♡

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  34. Greyknitter on Ravelry I am making mitts for my sister, and a hat for my niece.

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  35. Plans......
    I so need a plan for gift making. This would help for sure.

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  36. finishing up a cabled scarf for my husband. A cowl for my mother and a shawlette for myself. georgettef1@gmail.com

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  37. I'm knitting mitts for my son-in-law, then a scarf for my daughter and some toys for the granddaughters.
    midnightfarm on Ravelry

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  38. I'm knitting a shawl or two from Westknits

    Munki.mi@gmail.com

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  39. I've made beanies for the kids in the house & also making one for their mum. Currently busy with a beanie for my lad. Ravelry ID is SASenior email is sasenior@gmail.com

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  40. I'm going to be making some scarves and hats for family members, and embroidered tea towels with food for co-workers.

    (prettymaryk at Ravelry)

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  41. I am currently knitting a mermaid tail blanket for my mom. I think I should have it done by her birthday in August. So. Slow. Haha. RavelryId: shananny

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  42. Currently I am inspired by all these lovely furry pompoms out there. I am knitting the Swift Hat by Shannon Cook for my sister that will be adorned by a pompom. Also plan on doing some teacozies teamed up with some tea aaand towels and of course mittens. My ravalery id is: chaslam and my email is tchaslam@shaw.ca. Looking forward to see who gets to be the lucky winner ;)

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  43. Currently I am inspired by all these lovely furry pompoms out there. I am knitting the Swift Hat by Shannon Cook for my sister that will be adorned by a pompom. Also plan on doing some teacozies teamed up with some tea aaand towels and of course mittens. My ravalery id is: chaslam and my email is tchaslam@shaw.ca. Looking forward to see who gets to be the lucky winner ;)

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  44. I'm working on slippers for the ladies in our family and hopefully I will still have time to make something for my new baby grandson! Thanks for the chance to win dschappell@frontiernet.net

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  45. would love to win this and learn to knit on the large needles. Love the color of the yarn too! am knitting cowls and beaded bracelets for gifts this year. Excited to have this opportunity. my email is pegomy07@aol.com

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  46. I'm drooling over the pillows that I've seen posted about. My sons and wives have move into new homes and I'd love to provide them something soft and homemade this Christmas. These mega needles would definitely help out!

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  47. I have a whole page in my bullet journal dedicated to my Christmas knitting plans! My brother is getting a hat, I'm going to make something for my niece, nephew, and mom, and then all the moms and grandmas and going to get a knit ornament (I think little mini stockings). I would love to win this as these are my favorite colors and I don't have any needles this big! Ravelry id: goosey1019

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  48. I'm knitting hats and house socks this year. Love to try those big needles RavID DChris

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  49. My Ravelry ID is Tara580. I am knitting hats this year!!! I also have some socks on needles, but I am concentrating on the hats!!! I would love to try the yarn and the big needles!!! I am so excited during this holiday season!!! 🎁

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  50. LaurenS - I'm doing one present - all others are selfish knits

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  51. working on hats and mitts, been wearing a wrist brace for months due to tendinitis. so its slow going. I have hopes of getting slippers and snowflakes done too yet. karen . kep@nbnet.nb.ca ravelry is kepnbnetnbca

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  52. I plan to gift my friends yarn, knitter's pride Dreamz cable needles, and use my Dreamz to finally finish my 3 year Afghan project as a gift to myself. My ravelry name is SteffStrange

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  53. Its just as well I love knitting.
    This years gifts are five hats, 4 sets of arm warmers, two headband, five sets of socks and four shawls. Oh and a new baby set. If you need me I'll be the one knitting like madness. Halfway through the knitting, so cant really complain! We wouldn't do it unless we loved it tho. Love the chunky needles and yarn. ❤ Good luck everyone.❤
    Patricia-higgins@live.com

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  54. I'm new to knitting but I am proud that I have made some stuffs like socks with this craft. I have open myself to learn more! I love amigurumis and I guess this is what I will be doing for the rest of my holidays. Some of them I sell to share handmade items with everyone. Especially those who are not yet familiar how sweet it is to learn to make it themselves. Having the chance to win these items could really open up me for a great adventure in knitting.

    Ravelry: maemichitose

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