  by
Wendy Bernard
Looking for something to create
with odd bits of leftover Koigu or some favorite sock
yarn? Here's a funky take on the wrist watch band.
Using an old timepiece or
an inexpensive, lightweight, fun version found at
a discount store, and a small amount of Koigu or other
cool sock yarn, you can make a last-minute gift for
just about anyone in a flash.
This simple unisex pattern
outlines sizes from age two through adult, and only
requires about a half skein of Koigu KPPM for the
largest size.
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models: Wendy
Bernard and Chuck Tan [the dog]
photos: Theron
Tan
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| 2-4 Years[4-6 Years, 6-8 Years, Women's
Small, Women's Medium, Women's Large/Men's Small, Men's
Medium, Men's Large] |
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Length: 1.5[2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3] inches
Circumference: 3.5[4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] inches
Note: This wristband is worked in 1x1 Rib, and
is very stretchy; choose a size that measures 0.5
- 1 inch smaller than actual wrist measurement.
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[MC] Koigu Wool Designs KPPPM
[100% Merino Wool; 175 yd/160m per 50g skein]; color
of your choice (or whatever is left over!) Less than
one skein required, even for the largest size
[CC] Odd bits of wool in the same gauge, in contrasting
color for stripes, if desired
1 set US #1/2.25mm double-point needles
OR
2 US #1/2.25mm circular needles
OR
1 US #1/2.25mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer
Note:
Wristband is worked in the round; use double-point
needles, 2 circulars, or magic loop technique, whichever
you prefer.
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle (use a needle small enough to
fit between watch face, and bars from watch
band)
Lightweight or novelty watch face
When selecting
a timepiece, look for something that is lightweight,
can be removed easily from its band, and has
two horizontal bars that can be used to attach
it to the wrist band. Have fun and get creative!
You can even use those freebie watches some
restaurants give away in kid's meals.
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| 44 sts/28 rows = 4 inches
in 1 x 1 ribbing, unstretched |
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list of standard abbreviations can be found
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1x1 Rib (Worked over
an even number of sts):
Round 1: [K1, p1] to end.
Every round is the same.
Alternate Construction Note:
Another option is to cast on using a provisional cast
on, to omit the bind off, then to graft the first
and last rows together at the end.
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Solid Version
Using MC, loosely CO 38[44,
54, 66, 76, 88, 98] sts.
Distribute sts between needles, place marker and
join to begin working in the round, being careful
not to twist.
Work in 1x1 Rib until work measures 3.5[4.5, 4.5,
4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 6.5, 6.5] inches.
Loosely BO all sts.
Striped Version
Using MC, CO and begin working as for Solid version.
When work measures 1[1.75, 1.75, 1.75, 1.75, 2.5,
2.5] inches, drop working yarn but do not cut.
Work 1 round using CC. Break yarn.
Work 1 inch using MC, drop yarn.
Work 1 round using CC. Break yarn.
Cont in patt, using MC, until work measures 3.5[4.5,
4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 6.5, 6.5] inches.
Loosely BO all sts.
Weave in ends securely, making note of right and
wrong sides.
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 To
finish, turn the tube inside out. Fold the cast-on
edge and the bound off edges of the tube to the inside
center, so the two ends meet in the middle. Whipstitch
the two edges together. Keep in mind that the wearer
will need to stretch the band to get it over their
hand; be sure the seam can stretch.
Turn right side out. Attach
timepiece using tapestry needle and yarn, or an embroidery
needle if the tapestry needle is too large.
Weave in remaining ends.
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 Wendy
picked up the needles almost four years ago, and hasn't
been able to put them down since.
A mother and wife to her beloved daughter, Girlfriend,
and her funky husband, He Who Wears Versace, you can
read all about her knitting adventures, triumphs and
spectacular failures at knitandtonic.typepad.com.
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| Pattern & images
© 2005 Wendy Bernard. Contact Wendy |
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