Free Pattern: Lithuanian Wristers Twitter KAL Pattern
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Lithuanian Knitters
in the Twitter Knitalong (#DDTwitKAL)
This is pair of wristers that I saw in a museum in Lithuania. Below is my adaptation.
Materials: 1 ball of Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight in 2 colors. DPNs size 0&1, to get 9sts/in in 2-color St st w/lrg ndls.
Step 1: Cuff. With smaller ndls and main color, cast on 52 sts. Dist sts on dpns, join in the round. Work in k1, p1 rib for 1/2″.
Step 2: Increase to 64 sts on the next rnd. Change to larger needles and k 2 rnds. Attach color B (don’t cut MC), and knit 2 rnds.
Step 3: Work all rounds of chart.
Step 4: With B, k 2 rnds, then cut B. With MC knit 2 rnds.
Step 5: Set up ruffle. Next rnd: P3, k2, (p6, k2) to last 3 sts, p3.
Technique: Make2. W/left ndl, lift the strand btwn the last st worked & the next st on the ndl. Place strand on left ndle. K into front & back of the new loop to make 2 sts.
Step 6: Next rnd: P2, (k2tog, make2, ssk, p4) around, ending last rep with p2. Next rnd: Knit the knits and purl the purls.
Step 7: Next rnd: P1, (k2tog, k1, make2, k1, ssk, p2) around, ending last rep with p1. Next rnd: K the knits and p the purls.
Step 8: (K2tog, k2, make 2, k2, ssk) around. K 1 rnd. P 1 rnd. BO loosely kw. Weave in ends.
Done? Make another one!
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Donna Druchunas escaped a corporate cubicle to honor her passions for knitting, world travel, research, and writing. She is the author of six knitting books including Arctic Lace, Successful Lace Knitting, Kitty Knits, and Ethnic Knitting Exploration: Lithuania, Iceland, and Ireland. Donna has just finished writing a book about knitting in Lithuania. She lives in the U.S. State of Vermont with her husband, mother, and three cats who all help her test the usability and comfort of her finished knitted items.
Hi Donna, I just listened to your interview at Math for Knitters. I so enjoyed hearing you talk about your upcoming book. Best wishes on the success of your book!
I got a kick out of you mentioning the influence of the Baltic Countries on the UK…I have Lithuanian and Scottish Blood so it is no wonder that I love stranded knitting!
Jill, that’s so cool! Thanks for writing. Isn’t it amazing how many connections there are in knitting? I just love following the threads (pun intended) to see where it leads me next. It’s always an adventure.