Crochet Striped Wristers

Create your own stylish and cozy wrist warmers with a striped crochet pattern. These wristers are perfect for adding a pop of color to your outfit while keeping your hands warm and toasty. By using different colored yarns, you can customize the stripes to match your personal style. The crochet technique allows for a snug fit that will keep the cold air out, making them a practical accessory for chilly days. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is a fun and rewarding way to showcase your skills and create a unique accessory that you'll love to wear. 

Required Supplies:

• RED HEART® Shimmer®: 1 ball each 1403 Pewter A and 1932 Zebra B
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [H-8 US]
• Yarn needle

GAUGE: 14 exsc = 4” (10 cm) in pattern; 12 rounds = 4” (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Wrister measures 4” wide across hand x 7” long (10 x 18 cm).

Special Stitches

exsc (extended single crochet) = Insert hook in indicated stitch, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through one loop, yo and pull through both loops on hook.

exsc2tog (extended single crochet 2 together) = Insert hook in indicated stitch, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through one loop, insert hook in next stitch, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw though one loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

picot = (Sc, ch 4, sc) in indicated stitch.

Notes

1. Wrister is worked from finger opening to cuff in joined rounds with right side facing.

2. Change color in joining slip stitch at the end of each round.

3. To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Do not cut yarn until instructed. Carry color not in use loosely up the side of piece.

WRISTER (make 2)

Hand

With A, ch 27.

Round 1 (right side): Exsc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; being careful not to twist sts, join with slip st in first st—26 exsc.

Rounds 2 and 3: Ch 1, exsc in each st; join with slip st in first st; change to B at end of Round 3.

Round 4: Repeat Round 2.

Round 5: Ch 1, 2 exsc in first st, exsc in next 12 st, 2 exsc in next st, exsc in next 12 st; join with slip st in first st—28 exsc.

Round 6: Repeat Round 2; change to A.

Round 7: Repeat Round 2.

Round 8: Ch 1, 2 exsc in first st, exsc in next 13 st, 2 exsc in next st, exsc in next 13 st; join with slip st in first st—30 exsc.

Round 9 (thumb opening): Ch 1, exsc in first st, ch 6, skip next 5 sts, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st; change to B—24 exsc and 6 ch.

Round 10: Ch 1, exsc in first st, exsc in each ch, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st—31 exsc.

Round 11: Ch 1, exsc2tog, exsc in next 13 sts, exsc2tog, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st—29 exsc.

Round 12: Ch 1, exsc2tog, exsc in next 12 sts, exsc2tog, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st; change to A—27 exsc.

Round 13: Ch 1, exsc2tog, exsc in next 11 sts, exsc2tog, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st—25 exsc.

Round 14: Ch 1, exsc2tog, exsc in next 10 sts, exsc2tog, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st—23 exsc.

Round 15: Ch 1, exsc2tog, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st; change to B—22 exsc.

Round 16: Ch 1, exsc2tog, exsc in next 9 sts, exsc2tog, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st—20 exsc.

Round 17: Repeat Round 2.

Round 18: Ch 1, exsc2tog, exsc in next 8 sts, exsc2tog, exsc in remaining sts; join with slip st in first st; change to A—18 exsc. Cut B.

Rounds 19 and 20: Repeat Round 2.

Cuff

Round 21: Ch 1, sc in first st, picot in next st, *sc n next st, picot in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—9 picots.

Fasten off.

Thumb

Round 1: With right side of cuff facing, join A with slip st to first exsc of thumb opening, ch 1, work 13 exsc evenly around thumb opening; join with slip st in first st—13 exsc.

Rounds 2 and 3: Ch 1, exsc in each st; join with slip st in first st.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

With beginning tail, sew first and last stitches together of Round 1 of hand.

Weave in all ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.