Phew! After the illnesses of the last few weeks all has returned to normal here at our house and so I'm enjoying some quiet knitting time in the autumn sun. As usual at this time of year my thoughts have turned to Christmas and I'm busy working on a seasonal batch of toys with nordic jumpers like last year. I have set myself the difficult task of keeping them all different both from eachother and from the ones I've made before so I'm having fun playing around with combinations of various nordic designs and cables.
I've also been wearing my new wristwarmers on the walk to school each morning - it's getting a bit nippy first thing!
They're so easy to make as there's no shaping at all and they're comfy and warm to wear - a bit like having very long sleeves that you can pull down to your knuckles. Here's a quick pattern:
The Baby Cashmerino yarn that I used is 125m long and this was just enough (with around 2m spare) for the 2 wristwarmers so use any DK yarn but check the yardage.
using 3mm / 11UK / 2-3US needles and any DK weight yarn cast on 54 stitches.
work 10 rows of K2, P2 ribbing (i.e K2, P2 on right side, P2, K2 on reverse)
Row 11 start the double moss stitch:
K2, P1, K1 to end
P1, K1 to last 2 stitches, P2
K1, P1 to last 2 stitches, K2
P2, K1, P1 to end
repeat these 4 rows 11 more times (giving a total of 48 rows of double moss pattern)
next row: K2, P2 to last 2 stitches K2
continue in ribbing for another 8 rows and then cast off.
Sew up the side seam with mattress stitch (which is virtually invisible) and pop them on!
Happy knitting and happy weekend!
thanks for the pattern Julie - I am still fairly new to the whole knitting experience - it has turned summer weather in our part of the world so I will keep this pattern up my sleeve - pardon the pun - and have a go for next winter - Love the rabbit jumpers - so so cute
Posted by: Tania - Jet Designs | October 09, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Hi Julie, thank you for the pattern for the wrist warmers they look lovely and i will be giving them a go. I am just making some child size ones for my daughter. Cute jumpers too.
Sarah x
Posted by: sarah | October 09, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Thanks for the lovely easy pattern, will be trying those out when I have some time.
Glad that everyone is well again!
xxx
Posted by: Daisie | October 09, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Oh man... I've wanted a Little Cotton Rabbit rabbit for such a long time now and with these cute little jumpers, I MUST own one!
~Holly
Posted by: Two Cheese Please | October 09, 2008 at 11:28 AM
It's ages since I've visited your blog but my sister mentioned that a creative group she's just joined are busy knitting your little mini animals so I thought I must drop by for a catch up. Love the nordic themed rabbits. My Sis actually just gave birth yesterday to a beautiful little girl so I'm thinking I must take a visit to your shop to see if you have anything cute I can spoil her with. Will try to drop by more often from now on. Fiona (Nonnie)
Posted by: Fiona | October 09, 2008 at 11:29 AM
I think i need a pair of those arm warmers for myself.
I love the little cabled jumper, so cute!
Posted by: emma lamb | October 09, 2008 at 11:38 AM
That little rabbit looks so smart in his nordic sweater!!
Posted by: Marijke | October 09, 2008 at 11:44 AM
OMG that is so easy! And I wanted to make some as Christmas presents this year :) I don't think I'm ready for circ needles just yet. Thanks so much.
Those nordic jumpers are lovely ^_^ Will Badger have one?
Posted by: Sinta | October 09, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Oh oh oh I love those Christmassy bunny jumpers! And thanks for the wristwarmer pattern, I'm not a knitter but it might keep a certain Grandma happy for a while!
Posted by: Cat | October 09, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Beautiful wristwarmers! I love the color you chose. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
Posted by: Leslie | October 09, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Your seasonnal toys will look lovely with those jumpers, and your wristwarmers are simple by very classy, blue and moss stitches, such a good combinaison
Posted by: Marimi | October 09, 2008 at 12:36 PM
wow how cute are those little jumpers.
Thanks for the wrist warmer pattern hunni I'll be giving it a go They'll be great for our yearly trip to scotland at christmas, it gets sooooo cold up there brrrrrr.
karen
Posted by: karen smith | October 09, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Beautiful little sweaters! :0)
Posted by: Sue | October 09, 2008 at 12:43 PM
These are beautiful! Do you sell them?
Posted by: Julie | October 09, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Oh my =D I love the little cabled bunny jumper most of all, hee hee.
Moss stitch is my favourite stitch, and I have stacks of DK bouling around my house, so I dare say I'll be donning some LCR wristwarmers shortly. Thanks for posting the pattern.
Posted by: Emily | October 09, 2008 at 01:34 PM
the jumpers look lovely and what wonderful cables! I really like the wrist warmers, think I will be making myself a pair! Are you going to Ally Pallly at all this weekend?
Posted by: Esther | October 09, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Oh, those nordic jumpers are so cute! Thanks for sharing the wrist warmers - this is within my knitting capabilities. Whoopee!
D x
Posted by: Diana | October 09, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Hi Julie,
first I have to tell you, that you are one of the persons who made me and my friend Barbara start to blogg! Thank you!
And everytime you show us some of you work its so amazing for me, how small and in addition to this how exact your knittings are. Really fantastic. Not to forget that all your cuties are so must-lovables with so much kindness and humor in their faces, now perfectly prepared for the coming season. Have a great weekend,
the maruspialia Katrin
Posted by: Katrin | October 09, 2008 at 02:45 PM
I love the little outfits! And thank you for the pattern. I'm a beginner knitter and i think i can do this! :)
Posted by: mare | October 09, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Fantastic bunny sweaters! Those wrist warmers are fab - I might have a go at those - thanks for the pattern. x
Posted by: Kitty | October 09, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Thank you for the pattern! I even have a similar color of yarn to use. Your bunnies are so adorable - I hope I can purchase one in the future!
Posted by: Vicki K | October 09, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Julie,thanks for sharing the pattern for the wrist warmers they look so cozy. Looking forward to seeing the Holiday toys, I know they'll be wonderful.
Dy
Posted by: Dyan | October 09, 2008 at 04:31 PM
First I found this site, I LOVE IT!!! Your toys are simply fantastic!!!
Posted by: Mary Glynn | October 09, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Oh, how I wish *my* mattress stitch was virtually invisible! Still working on that...
Lovely sweaters, you have the best dressed softies around.
Posted by: Michelle | October 09, 2008 at 04:58 PM
These little jumpers are adorable! Those wrist warmers look so cosy. I'm knitting myself some wrist warmers for the cooler days too.
Posted by: Gemma | October 09, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Those jumpers are just adorable and definately Christmasy - thanks for the pattern too
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | October 09, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Looks like you've been busy. Your bunnies sure won't be cold this winter. Neither are you.
Posted by: Angelika | October 09, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Julie I love that you too are thinking of Christmas.I also love the wrist warmers. Thanks so much for the pattern - I will have a set before you can say 'the clocks go forward'
Posted by: Jo A | October 09, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Oh how I love knitting cables - but cable jumpers on bunnies - now that is too much!!!
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | October 09, 2008 at 09:50 PM
The little animal jumpers are so cute. Love the wristwarmers and I will be sure to knit some up.
Posted by: sue | October 09, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Minutes before I read your post your post my little guy came over and asked me...
'How long until Christmas?'
The first time I've heard that since...well last Christmas and then I see all the wonderful Christmasy Little Cotton Rabbitness that you have on the go and I feel ragingly unprepared (as usual!). Thanks for the timely reminder Julie! - Jen
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | October 09, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Love the new bunny woolies! And thanks for the cute pattern!
Posted by: thimbleanna | October 10, 2008 at 02:34 AM
Hi Julie!
The little nordic jumpers are so beautiful. They've brightened my day - thank you :-)
Take care,
Posted by: Binny | October 10, 2008 at 04:08 AM
Love that double moss stitch! I could do with some today - it's just as well we postponed tea because our heating has packed up so I have to wait in for the engineer ...
Posted by: dottycookie | October 10, 2008 at 09:19 AM
So glad to hear everyone is on the mend.
Posted by: Jodie | October 10, 2008 at 09:19 AM
I LOOOOOOOOVE those nordic jumpers. Being 'nordic' and all myself it pulls at the heart strings!
You do some truly amazing work!!!!!
Posted by: Maria in Melbourne | October 10, 2008 at 11:51 AM
What a lovely little jumpers. The little animals look so sweet wearing them.
Posted by: Anja | October 10, 2008 at 02:20 PM
What a lovely little jumpers. The little animals look so sweet wearing them.
Posted by: Anja | October 10, 2008 at 02:20 PM
OMG I wish I could knit! I'm thinking of getting a book out of the library this weekend to hopefully learn....I could do with a pair of those wrist warmers. Pleased family are all better now.
Posted by: Sue | October 10, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Hey julie, I am Peter's mom. I was wondering if you would know how to make a boy's chemo hat. He is only four but is now completely bald. It is getting colder here and he is usually cold. Any ideas would be great. Rebecca
Posted by: rebecca | October 10, 2008 at 07:37 PM
You knit so beautifully. I wish I knew how, it is virtually the only crafty area that I am clueless in. Those sweaters are just too cute!
Posted by: Wyldhare | October 10, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Just stopping in for my daily dose of happiness! This site is so relaxing to look at while I sit here and dispatch! When I start to get stressed, I come here for a breather!
Posted by: Sheila | October 11, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Hi Julie - I have that skirt too! White Stuff, right? Now I feel I must knit the wrist warmers to go with . . .
Yay.
Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Joy x
Posted by: SisterJoyous | October 13, 2008 at 02:13 PM
I particularly love those little Christmas/Nordic jumpers. So very, very gorgeous.
Clare
Posted by: Clare Scholes | October 14, 2008 at 01:19 PM
I love the rabbit jumpers!
I've been knitting mittes recently (need to post some pics onto my blog).
I suffer from Raynauds, so need full gloves rather than wrist warmers, but yours look lovely :0)
Posted by: dottyspots | October 15, 2008 at 11:37 PM
The fingerless mitts are really nice. Love them. Now I want to make a pair. Got to get my socks done first.
Posted by: Dee | November 22, 2008 at 12:15 AM