Charity knit bangles

These stylish knitted bangles are a copyright-free pattern, which means you can knit them for any chosen charity event!

YOU WILL NEED

Aran yarn from your yarn stash A pair of 5mm needles

A cable needle

Various old chunky bangles

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list see page 87

Noisy jangling bangles are a thing of the past with this stylish knitted set. These patterns are a great way to learn some new stitch patterns, and are quick and simple to make, so they’re ideal for fundraising fairs and stalls.

STRIPED BANGLE

Cast on 10 sts using 5mm needles and Yarn A.

Row 1 Knit.

Row 2 Purl.

Change to Yarn B.

Row 3 Knit.

Row 4 Purl.

Rep the 4-row pattern until the knitting measures 27cm.

Cast o .

MAKING UP

Wrap an old 1.5cm bangle with the knitting and sew in place neatly. Weave in any loose ends.

SLIP-STITCH BANGLE

Cast on 45 sts using 5mm needles. Row 1 Knit.

Row 2 Purl.

Row 3 Knit.

Row 4 Purl.

Row 5 (K1, sl1); rep to end of row.

Row 6 (K1, wyif, sl1); rep to end of row. Row 7 K1, (K1, sl1); rep to end of row. Row 8 (K1, wyif, sl1) to last st, K1; rep to end of row.

Row 9 (K1, sl1); rep to end of row.

Row 10 (K1, wyif, sl1); rep to end of row. Row 11 Knit.

Row 12 Purl.

Row 13 Knit.

Cast o .

MAKING UP

Wrap a 4cm bangle with the knitting and sew in place. Weave in any loose ends.

CABLE BANGLE

Cast on 16 sts using 5mm needles. Row 1 (RS) P5, K6, P5.

Row 2 K5, P6, K5.

Row 3 P5, K6, P5.

Row 4 K5, P6, K5

Row 5 P5, C6B, P5.

Row 6 K5, P6, K5.

Rep the 6-row pattern until it measures 27cm, ending on a Row 6.

Cast o .

MAKING UP

Wrap a 4cm bangle with the knitting and sew in place. Weave in any loose ends.

If you’re thinking of knitting projects for charity, or to sell, please refer to our information on page 89.