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Knitted Wristers
These instructions and photograph appeared in the pamphlet
"Columbia Yarns for Army and Navy Relief Work" Columbia Yarns
of New York published these instructions for women throughout the United
States to use when making knitted "Articles officially recommended
by the American Red Cross." These knitted goods would be distributed
for the comfort of American soldiers serving overseas, in the First
World War, by the Red Cross.
These instructions are for knitted wristers
Materials
Columbia Worsted Knitting Yarn, 1 hank
2 Bone Knitting Needles, 10 inche, No 4
Instructions
Cast on 50 stitches, knit 2, purl 2 for 12 inches, bind off, sew up,
leaving 2 inches space for the thumb 4 inches from one end.
Submitted by Jason Shiptoski