My uncle has a damaged nerve in his wrist and instead of making him wear an ugly medical wrap I knit him small "gauntlets" to protect the sensitive area on his hand/wrist. I usually knit these out of cheap, worsted-weight cotton, but I've noticed that since they are heavily used, they tend to stretch out very quickly and become essentially useless.
I was wondering: what fiber would be good to knit these for him? The finished product must be inexpensive (about $1/apiece is right, so I will buy a big ball of an expensive yarn if it will make ten armwarmers - they are about 6x8" in 2x2 rib), easy care, absorbent, elastic, relatively strong, and not itchy. I prefer a worsted or lighter gauge because these have to be practical for him to work with.
Any other tips to help these last longer? I've knit the last two with size 5 US needles and worsted weight unmercerized cotton (the recommended needle size is 7 US) in 2x2 rib and don't know if this will help with the stretching.
Thanks!
2006-11-26
07:56:32
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Megan N
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