I wanted to knit something up that was quick and cute.  This is very simple knitting pattern and you only know how to knit and purl to do it.


You will need:
Yarn: I used Homespun (my favorite for scarves, hats, etc) in color Lagoon
Knitting Needles: size 15 or other big size
Big Buttons: 2 per cuff (matching optional) if they are too small they won't work well.
Plastic Canvas Needle for size 7 plastic canvas

Directions:
Start by casting on 12 stitches.
Row 1: knit
Row 2-?: Alternating knit purl.  Each row should end on a purl.
When you have it as long as you want it, I went until I could wrap it around my wrist so the ends would just touch without stretching it.  I wanted it to stretch around my wrist when it was done so it would be snug.
Knit the last row.
Cast off after knit row.

By alternating knit and purl, you get a nice ridge pattern so it's not just flat.

Hide your ends and grab your buttons.  Use some of your yarn and your needle and tie on your buttons on one end of the cuff.  Put them near the corners and close to the edge.  

For the button holes, I just picked two spots near the corners of the other end of the cuff and just stretched the stitches a bit to form the holes.  This should work out well if you used big knitting needles since there will be bitter spaces.

Done.  Put them on and button them up :)

Dusk Shadows says: Apr 12, 2012. 1:29 AM
that will keep me warm in the winter
Penolopy Bulnick (author) in reply to Dusk ShadowsMay 18, 2012. 12:22 PM
For sure :D
beadinggem says: Jan 15, 2012. 5:17 AM
What a wonderful idea to make in cotton for sports fans!
Penolopy Bulnick (author) in reply to beadinggemJan 26, 2012. 4:13 PM
Sounds like a good idea to me!
mikeasaurus says: Dec 11, 2011. 10:44 PM
tough-guy cuffs with a home-spun twist!
crowsfromgod in reply to mikeasaurusJan 16, 2012. 9:20 PM
Haha yes! I was thinking the same thing. Great knitted accessory for dudes.
Penolopy Bulnick (author) in reply to mikeasaurusDec 11, 2011. 10:56 PM
Exactly!
susanrm says: Dec 12, 2011. 5:31 AM
Nice and cozy!
Penolopy Bulnick (author) in reply to susanrmDec 15, 2011. 10:02 AM
Yes, very :)
Crafty Cathy says: Dec 12, 2011. 6:43 PM
Very cute idea!
Penolopy Bulnick (author) in reply to Crafty CathyDec 15, 2011. 10:01 AM
:)
garnishrecipes says: Dec 12, 2011. 9:13 AM
Oh neat! I've got to try this during my usual knit-TV routine :)

I'm excited that the instructions are beginner friendly too- I only knit-purl scarves, and this looks totally do-able. Love the buttons!
Penolopy Bulnick (author) in reply to garnishrecipesDec 15, 2011. 10:01 AM
It's very basic; you'll have no trouble and it is fun to just knit without thinking about it while watching TV.
sunshiine says: Dec 11, 2011. 11:55 PM
These are adorable! I think I found something I could actually make with a pattern. I am so beginner on this. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day!
Sunshiine
Penolopy Bulnick (author) in reply to sunshiineDec 15, 2011. 10:01 AM
Thanks! Yes, these are really easy to make. I'm not a fancy knitter, but I like to make do with what stitches I know.
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