Easy Crochet Wrist Warmers with Linked Stitches

These crochet wrist warmers use linked stitches for a smooth, lightweight fabric that keeps your wrists warm and hands free!

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Why I Love These Crochet Wrist Warmers

The Mila Wrist Warmers bring together warmth and a stylish twist, making them the perfect cold-weather accessory. 

Crafted with the same linked stitches used in the matching ear warmer crochet pattern, these wrist warmers offer a smooth, flexible fit that keeps your wrists cozy without adding bulk.

The textured stitch design is elegant, while the open-finger style gives you freedom of movement – perfect for when you need to stay warm but still need to use your hands!

Wrist Warmer Sizes

These wrist warmers are worked flat from a rectangle with no shaping required, making them easy to crochet. Once the rectangle is complete, simply fold it in half, seam, and leave an opening for your thumb.

The pattern is written for 7 sizes, from Toddler to Adult Large, so you can make a pair for everyone in the family.

Plus, the pattern is super customizable! If you want longer wrist warmers that cover more of your arm, just add extra rows to the body. You could also easily keep crocheting at the finger section, and seam at the top for cozy mittens!

OK, Let’s Make the Mila Wrist Warmers!

1. Gather Your Materials

Yarn

I love using DK yarn for mittens and wrist warmers because it’s the perfect balance between cozy and lightweight. You get all the warmth you need without the bulk, making it great for layering or everyday wear. 

For this pattern, I used a lovely baby alpaca yarn, WeCrochet Alpaca Cloud DK. It’s soft, lightweight, and has a beautiful drape – ideal for wrist warmers that feel luxurious but don’t weigh you down.

Unfortunately, Alpaca Cloud DK has been discontinued, but don’t worry! The pattern includes a list of several suitable yarns that work just as well, such as WeCrochet Swish DK or Paintbox Yarns Simply DK. Both of these yarns are cozy and lightweight, giving you that perfect snug fit.

Hook

For this pattern, you’ll need a 4.5mm crochet hook. It’s important to use the right size hook to ensure an accurate fit – especially since gauge plays a key role in getting the perfect wrist warmer size.

2. Grab Your Pattern

Before whipping out your hooks, do take a moment to read through the full pattern! This will give you an overview of how the wrist warmers come together, including the construction of the cuff, body, and thumb opening.

Here’s a quick look at how the wrist warmers are constructed:

• Cuff: The wrist warmers start by working the cuff in rows.
• Body: After the cuff, you’ll work the body in linked stitches. The body rows are worked flat and are repeated until you reach the desired length.
• Seaming: Once you’ve finished the body, fold the wrist warmer in half and seam along the top and bottom edges, leaving space for the thumb opening.
• Thumb Edging: Finally, join your yarn to the thumbhole and work a few rounds of edging to give it a clean, polished finish.n linked stitches. The body rows are worked flat and are repeated until you reach the desired length.

3. Tips & Tricks

Gauge

Make sure to check your gauge before starting to guarantee a snug and comfortable fit. The right gauge will ensure your wrist warmers aren’t too tight or too loose, so don’t skip this step!

Customizations

To make the wrist warmers longer, simply add extra rows in the Body section. Make sure to end on an even-numbered row (Row 2 repeat) for the best result. Just remember, if you lengthen the wrist warmers, the seam above the thumbhole will also be longer.

Sizing Tip

For a snug fit, your wrist warmers should have 0″ ease, meaning they’ll match the measurement around the widest part of your hand (just below the fingers, excluding the thumb). This ensures they fit snugly around your wrist and fingers while still stretching comfortably over your hand.

Seaming Tips

When seaming the wrist warmers, take your time to carefully line up the edges for a clean finish. I actually like to clip the edges together with sewing clips! My favorite seam is the mattress stitch seam for an almost invisible finish. 

For help with seaming, check out my video tutorial on seaming methods to get a clean, professional finish.

Crochet Wrist Warmers Video Tutorial

Linked Stitch Wrist Warmers Written Pattern

Pattern Notes

Please read through the entire pattern before beginning.

Skill Level

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• beg = beginning
• beg ldc = beginning linked double crochet (see Special Stitches)
• beg ltr = beginning linked treble crochet (see Special Stitches)
• blo = back loop only
• ch = chain
• ldc = linked double crochet (see Special Stitches)
• ltr = linked treble crochet (see Special Stitches)
• RS = Right Side
• sc = single crochet
• sk = skip
• sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• WS = Wrong Side

General Pattern Notes

• The stitch count for each row is given in [ ] at the end of the row. 
• If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous row.
• Ch 1 at the start of a CUFF row or THUMB EDGING round does not count as a stitch.
• Instructions are written for multiple sizes as follows: Toddler (Child, Tween, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL)
• Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch counts and row/rounds that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).

Construction

• These wrist warmers are worked flat from the cuff upwards. Right and Left wrist warmers are identical.
• Each wrist warmer is worked as follows:
  • CUFF: Work the cuff in rows.
  • BODY: Work the body in rows, beginning with a row worked into the edge of the cuff. Repeat body rows until your desired length is reached.
  • SEAM: Fold in half and seam wrist warmer at the top and bottom, leaving an opening for the thumb.
  • THUMB EDGING: Join yarn to the thumbhole and work edging rounds for a neat finish.

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Materials

Yarn

Any #3/DK/Light weight yarn. The amounts given here are for WeCrochet Alpaca Cloud DK* in the colorway “Sophia” (123yds/112m per 50g ball; Weight: #3/DK/Lightweight; 100% Baby Alpaca).

*This yarn has been discontinued but suitable alternatives are listed below.

SIZE	Yarn required (per pair)
Toddler	60 yds / 55m
Child	80 yds / 73m
Tween	86 yds / 79m
Adult S	114 yds / 104m
Adult M	121 yds / 111m
Adult L	144 yds / 132m
Adult XL	161 yds / 147m

Alternative yarn options:

• $ – Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (100% Acrylic)
• $$ – WeCrochet Swish DK (100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool)
• $$ – WeCrochet Andean Treasure (100% Baby Alpaca)
• $$$ – King Cole Baby Alpaca DK (100% Baby Alpaca)
• $$$ – Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere)

Hook

4.5mm (US 7) crochet hook (or hook required to meet gauge)

Other Items

• Yarn needle

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Finished Measurements

SIZE	To Fit Hand Circumference	Finished Circumference (A)	Length (excl. cuff) (B)	Cuff Length (C)	Total Length (D)
Toddler	5.5″ / 14cm	5.5″ / 14cm	3″ / 7.5cm	1.5″ / 4cm	4.5″ / 11.5cm
Child	6″ / 15cm	6″ / 15cm	4″ / 10cm	1.5″ / 4cm	5.5″ / 14cm
Tween	6.5″ / 16.5cm	6.5″ / 16.5cm	4″ / 10cm	1.5″ / 4cm	5.5″ / 14cm
Adult (Small)	7″ / 18cm	7″ / 18cm	5″ / 12.5cm	1.75″ / 4.5cm	6.75″ / 17cm
Adult (Medium)	7.5″ / 19cm	207.5″ / 19cm	5″ / 12.5cm	1.75″ / 4.5cm	6.75″ / 17cm
Adult (Large)	8″ / 20.5cm	8″ / 20.5cm	6″ / 15cm	1.75″ / 4.5cm	7.75″ / 19.5cm
Adult (Extra Large)	9″ / 23cm	9″ / 23cm	6″ / 15cm	1.75″ / 4.5cm	7.75″ / 19.5cm

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Gauge

Body: 17 sts x 8 rows = 4″ x 4″ / 10 cm x 10 cm measured over alternating rows of ltr and ldc (see Special Stitches).
Cuff: ​​6 sts x 8 rows = 1″ x 1″ / 3 cm x 3 cm measured over sl st blo.

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Special Stitches

Beginning linked double crochet (beg ldc)

Step 1: Ch 2.

Step 2: Insert hook in back bump of second chain and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]

Step 3: Insert hook in first st of previous row and pull up a loop. [3 loops on hook]

Step 4: (Yarn over and pull through two loops) 2 times.

Linked double crochet (ldc)

Step 1: Insert hook in first vertical bar of previous stitch and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]

Step 2: Insert hook in next st and pull up a loop. [3 loops on hook]

Step 3: (Yarn over and pull through two loops) 2 times.

Beginning linked treble crochet (beg ltr)

Step 1: Ch 3.

Step 2: Insert hook and pull up a loop in back bump of second and third chs. [3 loops on hook]

Step 3: Insert hook in first st of previous row and pull up a loop. [4 loops on hook]

Step 4: (Yarn over and pull through two loops) 3 times.

Linked treble crochet (ltr)

Step 1: Insert hook and pull up a loop in first and second vertical bars of previous stitch. [3 loops on hook]

Step 2: Insert hook in next st and pull up a loop. [4 loops on hook]

Step 3: (Yarn over and pull through two loops) 3 times.

Adjustments

To make the wrist warmers longer, simply work extra rows in the BODY section, ending on an even numbered row i.e. Row 2 repeat. Please note that changing the length of the wrist warmer will also change the length of the seam above the thumb opening.

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Written Pattern

All Sizes: Toddler (Child, Tween, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL)

1) CUFF

Row 1 (RS): Ch 10 (10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12), sl st in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [9 (9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 11)]

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (does not count as a st, here and throughout), sl st blo in each st across, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 23 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38) rows.

Do not worry if the cuff seems very short, it is very stretchy!

2) BODY

You will begin working the Body section into the long edge of the Cuff i.e. working into sides of each Cuff row.

Row 1 (RS): Beg ltr (working last leg into side of first cuff row), *ltr (working last leg into side of next cuff row), repeat from * across, turn. [23 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38)]

Row 2 (WS): Beg ldc in first st, ldc in next st and each st across, turn.

Row 3: Beg ltr in first st, ltr in next st and each st across, turn.

Rows 4 – 6 (8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12): Repeat Rows 2-3, ending on a Row 2 repeat.

Row 7 (9, 9, 11, 11, 13, 13): Ch 1, sl st in each st across.

Fasten off.

3) SEAM

Fold wrist warmer in half. Seam along the edges as per the measurements below. You can choose your preferred seaming method e.g. whip stitch on the WS or mattress stitch on the RS.

Find a stitch tutorial on different seaming methods here → How to Seam Crochet Pieces

	Toddler	Child	Tween	Small	Medium	Large	Extra Large
Seam from top edge	1″ / 2.5cm	1.5″ / 4cm	1.5″ / 4cm	1.75″ / 4.5cm	1.75″ / 4.5cm	2″ / 5cm	2″ / 5cm
Seam from bottom edge	2.5″ / 6.5cm	2.5″ / 6.5cm	2.5″ / 6.5cm	3.25″ / 8.5cm	3.25″ / 8.5cm	3.75″ / 9.5cm	3.75″ / 9.5cm
Thumb opening	1″ / 2.5cm	1.5″ / 4cm	1.5″ / 4cm	1.75″ / 4.5cm	1.75″ / 4.5cm	2″ / 5cm	2″ / 5cm

4) THUMB EDGING

With RS facing, join yarn to thumb opening at the bottom side seam.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around thumb opening (working approx. 3 sts for each ltr row and 2 sts for each ldc row), do not join. [approx. 10 (15, 15, 18, 18, 20, 20)]

Round 2: Sl st in each sc around, join with a sl st or invisible join.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Turn each wrist warmer inside out. Weave in any remaining ends and turn the right way around. 

All done!

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I hope you have enjoyed this pattern, if you have questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact me. And be sure to tag your finished project on Instagram or Facebook using @nedandmimi or #nedandmimi!

Happy crocheting!

Sarah