Dracaena Cuffs are perfect for mini skeins, or using up odds and ends leftover from other projects. If you don’t fancy the ombre version (like mine) then I think a two colour option could also be amazing - with just the braids and the colourwork in the Contrast shade…

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wrist Circumference: 12.5 (15, 18, 20.5, 23) cm / 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) inches
Forearm Circumference: 19.5 (23, 26, 29, 32.5) cm / 7.75 (9, 10.25, 11.5, 12.75) inches
Length: 30 cm / 11.75 inches
Designed to be worn with 1-2.5 cm / 0.5-1 inches positive ease on wrist circumference, to ensure a good fit.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers, 4ply (100% organically farmed Falklands Merino;
100 metres per 25g mini skein)

Shown in:
CA: 128; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) mini skein(s)
CB: 123; 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) mini skein(s)
CC: 125; 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) mini skein(s)
CD: 127; 1 mini skein
CE: 55; 1 mini skein

GAUGE
25 sts x 38 rows = 10 cm / 4 inch square measured over Stocking Stitch in the round.
32 sts x 38 rows = 10 cm / 4 inch square measured over colourwork in the round.
Always use a needle size that results in the correct gauge after blocking.
Note: Even though you are using the same needle size for the colourwork section, it will naturally come out at a smaller gauge, which means they will fit nice and snugly around your wrist.

NEEDLES + NOTIONS
2.75 mm (US 2 / UK 12) needles suitable for working a small number of stitches in the round

1 stitch marker
Darning needle for finishing

TECHNIQUES INCLUDE
Knitting in the round, increasing and decreasing, stranded knitting, Latvian braid, folded hem.

PATTERN NOTES
Beginning (and finishing) with a folded hem, these cuffs are worked in the round. They feature gradual colour changes – separated by half Latvian Braids – with a little shaping, so the cuffs will fit snugly around your wrists. The central section is knitted in stranded colourwork for extra snugness and warmth. Dracaena cuffs will keep you toasty, but won’t get in the way of busy fingers. Perfect for wearing with ¾-length sleeves or to keep your hands warm whilst knitting.