Need a last-minute handmade stocking filler? Set aside a couple of hours this weekend and you could be wrapping a pair of crochet wrist warmers for someone to snuggle their paws into. These crochet wrist warmers by Hannah Cross of HanJan Crochet come with pretty bows to top them off – so kawaii. They'd make fab gifts but more importantly, they keep your fingers free allowing you and your pals to keep crocheting even in the freezing temperatures! You could even crochet yourself a matching crochet bobble hat and crochet scarf. If you’re making these crochet wristwarmers for someone who wants a more pared-down design, simply fasten off and weave in the ends before you reach the scalloped trim part of the pattern.
Crochet newbies don't worry! Although Hannah's crochet wristwarmers are a more complex pattern you can still make them using our other resources. Head over to our crochet for beginners guide and our crochet kits for beginners to learn all the basic techniques for this crochet wristwarmers pattern. Now it’s time to get the yarn out and pass over to Hannah!
You will need:
• Stylecraft Special DK, 100% acrylic, 100g/295m, one ball each of Fondant (1241) (Yarn A), Silver (1203) (Yarn B) and Shrimp (1132) (Yarn C) • 3mm (UK 11) crochet hook (find the best crochet hooks on the market in our round-up) • Tapestry needle
Tension
7 sts and 7 rows to 10cm (4″) square
Abbreviations
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using this handy chart.
Finished size
Approx. 9 x 23cm (3 5/8 x 9 1/8”) – to fit a medium adult hand
Instructions
Make two matching gloves, then sew the bows on accordingly to make a right and left version. If you want to make them slightly bigger or smaller, add or subtract 4 from your starting chain. Note – ch1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch. Start by making the top section in Yarn A and Yarn B, then add the Yarn C scallop to the bottom edge.
