Free Pattern:

Knitted Angora Cuffs -- a Joybilee Farm original design

Information about the healing benefits of angora

Pattern Rated: Beginner

This pattern does not use garter stitch because it requires the stretch of a ribbing and therefore uses 2 x 2 rib. Any other ribbing stitch would work as well.

Angora cuffs offer both beauty and warmth for the hands, while relieving the pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome or other repetitive stress injuries. I offer the pattern here for a simple cuff, knit in 2 x 2 rib stitch, that you can make in a few evenings, which can give you functional relief of hand pain, while looking like a beautiful fashion accessory.

Size 4mm double pointed knitting needles

50 grams of worsted weight or sport weight angora yarn, or angora blend, enough for 2 wrist cuffs approx. 4 inches deep.

Dog fur yarn would be awesome in these cuffs, too.
Gauge: 4 st. per inch.

Cast on 36 stitches, loosely, join in a round being careful not to twist stitches.

Row 1. *K2, P2* 9 times.
Row 2 and following: Repeat row 1 until cuff measures 4 inches or desired depth.
Cast off in 2/2 rib pattern, keeping stitches loose for elasticity.

Repeat for second cuff.

Finish by weaving in the loose threads and washing to tighten the fabric. Long Prime Plucked French Angora fibers will not shed in the finished garment and the angora halo will be enhanced with wearing.

This cuff can be made more complicated with the addition of lace stitches or beads, but the halo effect of the angora yarn is best featured with simple stitches and patterns. Angora halos tend to enhance with time and wear.