"Eleonora Wristwarmers" - Gloves Knitting Pattern in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

Eleonora Wristwarmers: Knitted Fingerless Gloves Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Eleonora Wristwarmers are a pair of fingerless gloves designed to keep hands and wrists warm during winter months. These handwarmers feature an elegant, fitted design that covers the wrist and back of the hand while leaving fingers free for dexterity and tactile tasks. With a finished width of approximately 11cm (4¼ inches), they provide targeted warmth for the wrist area while maintaining functionality.

Techniques and Construction Methods

Stranded colorwork forms the decorative foundation of these wristwarmers, making them an excellent project for knitters looking to develop or practice fairisle skills. The pattern incorporates seamed construction, meaning pieces are knitted separately and then joined together for a polished finish. The wristwarmers are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easier chart reading and stitch manipulation during the colorwork sections.

The combination of these techniques—stranded colorwork with seamed, flat construction—creates a structured garment with professional-looking results. This approach is particularly suitable for intermediate knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle two-color fairisle patterns with confidence.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Eleonora Wristwarmers is stockinette stitch (abbreviated as st st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side. Stockinette stitch serves as the base for the stranded colorwork pattern, allowing the fairisle design to stand out clearly against the solid background.

Yarn and Materials

These wristwarmers are designed to be knitted using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, a premium sport-weight yarn available exclusively through LoveKnitting. The pattern calls for two 50g (1¾oz) balls in the main color Snow (shade 124) and one ball in the contrast color Midnight (shade 101) for the fairisle design. Sport-weight yarn creates a lightweight yet warm fabric ideal for wristwarmers that won't add bulk.

Knitting needles required are 3.25mm (US 3) straight needles, which pair perfectly with the sport-weight yarn to achieve the specified gauge. The pattern includes suggested alternative colorways for creative variations, including Sky (102), Ink (125), Cloud (126), Storm (106), Tempest (127), Ice (167), Blue, and Blue Grey, allowing knitters to personalize their finished wristwarmers.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 25 stitches and 34 rows to a 10cm (4 inch) square worked over stockinette stitch using 3.25mm needles. Achieving this gauge is essential for proper fit and finished measurements. The wristwarmers are offered in one size, making them a versatile project suitable for a range of hand sizes due to the flexible nature of knitted fabric.

Skill Level

Rated as an Improving (intermediate) skill level, the Eleonora Wristwarmers are ideal for knitters who have progressed beyond absolute beginner projects and are ready to expand their technical abilities. The fairisle colorwork requires comfort with managing two yarns simultaneously while maintaining consistent tension and reading from a chart. The seamed, flat-worked construction adds another layer of skill development, as knitters must carefully join pieces and ensure pattern alignment at seams.