These wristwarmers started off with the desire to knit something with a pattern that looked like scales. Some trial and error produced a mock gull stitch that overlapped like scales. I used this design to knit two pairs of wristwarmers: one knitted flat and one knitted in the round. Because you don’t need to alternate between knit rows and purl rows to create stockinette when knitting in the round the second version is actually quite different to the first.

Both patterns have written instructions. The instructions can be complex so I recommend that you read through the pattern before casting on, use stitch markers to help you count pattern repeats and always mark which row you’re currently working on to avoid confusion.

The size is changed by changing the gauge. I’ve provided instructions for two different sizes, but if neither suits you simple substitute the yarn and/or the needles.

For SMALL (7 inch knuckles) use:
Yarn: James C. Brett Supreme Baby 4 Ply (shade SY7)
Needles: 2mm straight needles
Gauge: 9 sts x 12 rows in stockinette = 1 inch

For LARGE (9 inch knuckles) use:
Yarn: King Cole Big Value DK (shade 463)
Needles: 3mm double-pointed needles
Gauge: 6sts x 8 rows in stockinette = 1 inch