Wristlets No. 2
Reading edition
½ Hank of Yarn (1–8 lb.)
4 Red Cross Needles No. 1
Cast on 52 stitches on 3 needles; 16–16–20. Knit 2, purl 2, for 8 inches. To make opening for thumb, knit 2, purl 2, to end of 3d needle, turn; knit and purl back to end of 1st needle, always slipping first stitch; turn. Continue knitting back and forth for 2 inches. From this point continue as at first for 4 inches for the hand. Bind off loosely and buttonhole thumb opening.