Knitty Gritty Pattern:Lace Style’s Rockin’ Regal Cuffs

Materials

1 ball Filatura Di Crosa Baby Kid Extra (245m/25g) #452 (pastel gray), or other sportweight yarn
4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn), US size 6 (4 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
tapestry needle.

Gauge: 24 stitches and 19 rounds = 4″ (10 cm) in lace pattern worked in the round

Finished size: about 6″ (15 cm) wrist circumference and 8″ (20.5 cm) long.

Sizing note: Ribbing at wrist will stretch to about 8″ (20.5 cm) circumference.

Lace Pattern (multiple of 6 sts):
Round 1: *K1, yo, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Round 2: Knit.
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 for pattern.

Cuff

Loosely co 72 sts. Divide sts evenly onto 3 dpn (24 sts on each needle) and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Rep rounds 1 and 2 of lace patt (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 5-1/2″ (14 cm) from co, ending with Round 2.

Note: Be careful that you do not accidentally drop any yo that occurs at the end of a needle or at the end of the rnd.

Decrease round: *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd — 36 sts rem.
Next round: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd. Cont in k2, p2 rib as established until ribbed section measures 2-1/2″ (6.5 cm) and cuff measures about 8″ (20.5 cm) from coO. Loosely bo all sts.

Finishing Cuffs

Weave in loose ends and block lightly, if desired, as follows:

Generously spritz the inside and outside of the lace portion with a fine mist. Lay the cuff on the ironing board or a padded surface with the scalloped edges of both layers aligned. Pin cast-off edge to about 7″ (18 cm) wide, then pin out each scallop point, pulling gently downward to extend the points and to expand and even out the lace part. When the scallop points have been pinned, coax the valley between pairs of points upward toward the ribbing to exaggerate the zigzag lower edge, and pin the valleys in place. Allow the upper section of the lace cuff to narrow gradually to the width of the ribbing. Allow to air-dry completely before removing the pins.

Lace Style
By Pam Allen and Ann Budd
April 2007, Interweave Press
Website: www.interweave.com

This pattern was reposted courtesy of the designer. Please contact him/her directly with questions.