Chunky Wrist Warmer

Easy and quick project for fall/winter season! This wrist warmer will keep your hands warm and cozy using bulky yarn. Get the free crochet pattern below or you can purchase ad-free, printable PDF on my Etsy, Lovecrafts, or Ravelry!

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It’s already October, and it sure feels like fall! Chicago’s weather has been really nice recently (low 70s). Every morning when I go out for work, that crisp, slightly chilly temperature feels really refreshing. I wish this weather continues! (I’m so not ready for winter yet! haha)

I Had Crojo…Now I’m Back!

Last month, I had less motivation to crochet for a while. I was knitting and little bit of crocheting here and there, but definitely less crocheting than usual. While I was away from crocheting, I had nice time off and relax. I also made the time to get more inspirations from other crocheters out there! Not only inspirations, but motivational words as well (especially from Jessica from The Hook Nook !) So I’m back with more ideas in mind!

Now I would like to introduce you to my first project back to crocheting: a wrist warmer! (or fingerless mitten) I was browsing on Pinterest for what I should make for fall/winter wearable goods, and so many mitten projects came up on my feed. All the designs were so pretty and I got inspired to make my own! I also wanted to make something for my best friend’s birthday that she can use during fall/winter. I know she loves mittens and wrist warmers so I thought this would be perfect project!

Wool Blend Yarn for Warmth

Whenever I go to Michaels, I go to yarn sales section. There I found Lion Brand Yarn’s Wool-Ease Tonal on sale for only $4! Regular price is usually double, so I knew that was a big win. While looking through my yarn stash, I thought this yarn would be perfect for this project. It’s so chunky and warm (and warmth is top feature you need for fall/winter!) Because this yarn contains wool, it is little bit on the pricey side for normal price, but I always buy with coupons to save some bucks! (Update: LB Wool-Ease Tonal is discontinued)

I also made twisted headband because I had enough left over. This headband pattern is something I came up out of blue (and I’m planning to publish that one out in the future!) I made one for my friend last winter, and after seeing my friend so happy, now I want one for myself! I never owned one because I was more of a beanie person than headband, but I want to give it a try wearing one this fall/winter.

UPDATE: The pattern for the headband is now available! Check it out from HERE

Chunky Yarn = Quick Project

This wrist warmer pattern is simple, but it got really nice texture! A pattern includes ribbing look and many different stitches. (I think this pattern uses the most amount of different stitches from all my other patterns so far!) It may seem little difficult at first, but after you make one it’s going to be very easy for 2nd one! It is designed to fit either hand so you don’t have to worry about which one is for left or right hand! Also, because we’re using chunky yarn, it’s going to work up really fast! It should take about 1 hour to make both of them! (For beginners, maybe 1~1.5 hours)

I hope you enjoy this project! Here’s free pattern for Chunky Wrist Warmer! (You can purchase ad-free PDF at my Etsy, Lovecrafts, or Ravelry!)

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MATERIALS:

• Wool-Ease Tonal [1 ball = 124yd/113m, 4oz/113g, category 5 Bulky – Bulky weight]
  • 1 ball of any color (photos shown: Grey Marble)
  • Update: LB Wool-Ease Tonal is discontinued.
  • Substitute suggestion: Red Heart Soft Essentials or any other bulky weight yarn should work. For more suggestions, you can go to yarnsub.com
• US L/8mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker (optional)

PATTERN NOTES:

• Size – about 6.75 ” (17cm) long, 6″ (16cm) circumference at wrist
• Gauge – 5 HDC x 4 rows  = 2″ x 2”
• You will be working in round.
• Number in [ ] indicates number of stitches in each round.
• CH 1 of the beginning of each round DOES NOT count as a stitch.
• ” (type of a stitch) #” means to make an indicated stitch into the next indicated number of stitches.
  • Example: if pattern calls out for “HDC 4”, make 1 HDC in next 4 stitches
• ” #(type of a stitch)” means to make an indicated number of stitches into the same stitch.
  • Example: if pattern calls out for “3SC”, make 3 SC into the same stitch

ABBREVIATIONS:

• CH – chain stitch
• SC – single crochet
• HDC – half double crochet
• DC – double crochet
• BLO – back loop only
• FxDC – faux double crochet
• FPDC – front post double crochet
• BPDC – back post double crochet
• SL ST – slip stitch
• YOH – yarn over hook

INSTRUCTIONS:

CH 20. SL ST to first CH.

Round 1 – CH 1. HDC around (including the CH you SL ST to start round). SL ST to 1st HDC. [20]

Round 2~3 – FxDC (Treat as DC. You can click HERE for how). FPDC in the next stitch. (BPDC. FPDC)*. Repeat * around. SL ST to FxDC. [20]

Round 4 – CH 1. HDC BLO around. SL ST to 1st HDC. [20]

Round 5~8 – CH 1. HDC around. SL ST to 1st HDC. [20]

Round 9 – CH 1. HDC. 2HDC in next 3 HDC. CH 1. Skip next 6 HDC. HDC 10. SL ST to 1st HDC. [18]

Round 10 – CH 1. HDC 7. DC around the thumb part (DC 6). YOH. Insert a hook into the same stitch you made your last DC and draw up a loop. Insert a hook into HDC. YOH and draw through all 4 loops. HDC 9. SL ST to 1st HDC. [23]

Round 11 – CH 1. HDC 7. YOH. Insert a hook into the last stitch made (It will be 7th HDC counting from the beginning of a round). YOH and draw up a loop. Skip next 6 stitches. Insert a hook into the next stitch. YOH and draw up a loop. YOH and draw through all 4 loops. HDC 9. SL ST to 1st HDC. [17]

Round 12~13 – CH 1. HDC around. SL ST to 1st HDC. [17]

Round 14 – CH 1. SC BLO around. SL ST to 1st SC. [17]

Round 15 – CH 1. SC around. SL ST to 1st SC. [17]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make another one.

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I love the way it turned out, and I’m so glad that my best friend liked it! t’s kind of funny that she knew I was going to make her handmade crochet goods for her!

Feel free to tag me @tyinganend and use hashtag #tyinganend & #chunkywristwarmer on Instagram so I can see your wrist warmer!

Thank you for reading!!

This pattern is an original pattern by Tae of Tying An End. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, please link to this pattern and do not copy and paste it on to your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please do not sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Tae of Tying An End, and provide a link to my blog tyinganend.com. Permission is not granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind.