Elm Leaves Wristlets
knitting pattern

These fine, nearly-weightless wristlets in two sizes (S/L) feature a frill of alternating leaf lace at the end of a snug ribbed cuff, adding a bit of feminine interest to a sweater, jacket, or coat sleeve, while providing a soft layer of warmth to shut out chilly winds.

Suggested Yarns: Yak + Silk Lace, Cormo Lace, Kent Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, or any laceweight yarn with approximately 200-300 yards per ounce 
  
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size or elasticity.
  
Finished Size:
4(4.5) inches in circumference at cuff (unstretched) to fit wrists up to 6(7.5) inches around; 7(9) inches total length from hem to top of cuff

Yarn requirements:
110(140) yards

Gauge:
24 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unblocked; fabric will be relaxed)

Needles:
size 3US (3.25mm) DPNs for ruffle (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 2US (2.75mm) DPNs for cuff (or two ‘mm’ sizes smaller than ruffle needle)