Wristlets

from How to Knit, 1918, Dr. D. Jayne & Son, Philadelphia



WRISTLETS, No. 1

MATERIALS: 1/2 hank of yarn (3/8lb), 1 pair needles No. 2

Cast on 48 stitches, knit 2 and purl 2 for 12 inches, and sew up leaving 2 inches open space for thumb 2 inches from the edge.

WRISTLETS, No. 2

MATERIALS: 1/2 hank of yarn (3/8lb), 4 needles No. 1

Cast on 52 stitches on 3 needles: 16-16-20. Knit 2, purl 2 for 8 inches. To make opening for thumb, knit 2, purl 2 to end of 3rd needle, turn; knit and purl back to end of 1st needle, always slipping first stitch; turn. Continue knitting back and forth for 2 inches. From this point contine as at first for 4 inches for the hand. Bind off loosely and buttonhole thumb opening.