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I had a small ball of olive yarn left over from another project, not quite enough for anything big. Wrist warmers turned out to be exactly the right size job for it.
This free crochet wrist warmers pattern uses two colors of leftover yarn, works up in an evening, and is beginner friendly from start to finish.
Quick answer: This is a free crochet wrist warmers pattern worked in rows using the cross single crochet stitch, then finished in rounds. It uses two colors of worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook, and fits an average adult hand.
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Grab any yarn you have at home. For this quick and easy pattern, you’ll need two colors, any weight #4 yarn from your stash works.
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Why this one turned out the way it did
I like a project that gives leftover yarn somewhere to go. Wrist warmers only need a little of a main color and a few rows of a second color for the trim, so they’re an easy way to use up what’s sitting in the stash.
They also make a fast, real gift. Something to make when someone comes to mind and you want to hand them a little warmth without a big project behind it.
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What You’ll Need
Skill Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Finished Measurements
8″ height x 4″ width
Yarn
Cascade Yarns Pacific, color #63, 40% superwash Merino Wool, 60% Acrylic. About 80gr of the main color, plus any accent yarn you have on hand for three rows on each piece.
You can substitute any blended wool or acrylic weight #4 yarn.
Hook & Other Materials
- US Size H8 (5mm) crochet hook
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Measuring Tape
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sl st = Slip Stitch
- Sc = Single Crochet
Specialty Stitch
Cross single crochet st = insert hook, yarn under your hook, pull through, yarn over and finish your single crochet.
Notes
- This pattern is worked in rows, after joining the second color is worked in rounds
- Beginning ch1 does not count as the 1st stitch
Sandra’s tip: These are one of my favorite quick-gift patterns, since a little yarn goes a long way. If you like this kind of small, useful project, the Raspberry Collection fingerless gloves are another good stash-buster, and I wrote more about why handmade gifts like these mean so much in Crochet Gifting: Boost Well-being Through Handmade Presents.
Instructions
Make two identical pieces
Foundation chain: chain 26 + 1
Row 1: sc1 in 2nd ch from hook, sc1 in next ch and to end of row, ch1 and turn
Row 2: Cross sc1 in 1st st from hook, Cross sc1 in next st and across to end of row, ch1 and turn
Rows 3-34: repeat row 2
Construction
Lay your work right side facing up, fold in half, sl st 12 st, skip 5 for the finger, sl st to the end.
Secure your yarn and cut.
Finishing
Now we work around the two ends of the wrist warmer. Work on the right side of the piece.
Round 1: Top part, insert hook with color B yarn, ch1, sc1 in each st, if you feel it will be too wide, skip a few stitches around to close down the top part a bit. Sl st to ch1 to close the round.
Round 2: ch1, sc in 1st st from hook, sc1 in next st, ch3, sl st to the base of the sc you just made to form a half circle shape, sc1 in next 2 st, ch3 and sl st to the base of the last sc, and so on across to end of round, sl st to beginning ch1. Close the round, secure your yarn and cut.
Repeat Round 1 in the bottom part of the wrist warmer.
Weave in ends with a tapestry needle and cut your yarn.
A little unfinished thought
I still have a little of that olive yarn left. Not enough for another pair, so it’s back in the stash, waiting for its next small job.
FAQ
Any weight #4 (worsted) wool or acrylic blend. This pattern is a good way to use up smaller amounts you already have.
Yes, add more repeats of Row 2 before starting the Construction step to make them longer.ave on hand.
They’re closely related. Wrist warmers usually cover more of the forearm, while fingerless gloves sit closer to the hand. This pattern gives you a classic wrist warmer length.without losing any of the coziness
ust the cross single crochet, explained in the Specialty Stitch section above. It’s a small variation on a stitch you already know.
Yes, this is one of my favorite quick patterns for exactly that. They come together fast and use very little yarn.
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