“Honeycomb Cuffs” from Exercises in Knitting by Cornelia Mee
Pattern
Abbreviations
YO = Yarn over
K = Knit
S = Slip as if to purl
K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together
Pattern (Make 2)
US Size 0 knitting needles.
Lace weight yarn in 2 colors.
Gauge 9 stitches to 1 inch (over stockinette stitch)
Approximate finished size is 3.5 inches wide x 6 inches circumference.
This pattern begins with 22 rows of brioche stitch, followed by 14 rows of a crossed stitch pattern, then a final 22 rows of brioche.
Working flat with main color, cast on 68 stitches.
Row 1: * YO, S1, K2tog, repeat from * to end.
Rows 2-22: Repeat row 1.
Change to contrasting color.
Rows 23-24: Knit.
Row 25: * Knit the 2nd stitch and lift it off the needle over the 1st stitch, knit 1st stitch, repeat from * to end.
Row 26: Knit.
Rows 27-36: Repeat rows 25 and 26.
Change to main color.
Rows 37-58: Repeat row 1.
Bind off.
Finishing
Fold rectangle in half and sew seam along short edges. Sew in yarn ends.