Beschreibung
The Zoora Cuffs keep your hands warm and comfortable – soft, light and stretchy.
They are worked seamlessly from the cuff upwards and can be knitted in two lengths.
Thanks to the combination of knit, purl and twisted stitches, they stretch beautifully and fit many hand sizes.
A quiet everyday companion – and part of the Zoora Collection (Zoora Hat, Slipover, Socks, Socks Chunky and Neck).
Difficulty
●●●○○ – suitable for advanced beginners
Sizes
One size – Short (Long)
Gauge
10 × 10 cm = 22 sts × 30 rows in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked
(please adjust needle size if needed)
Techniques used
– Knit and purl stitches
– Twisted stitches
– Increases and decreases
– Working in the round
– Magic Loop (optional)
– Picking up stitches
Materials
Stitch markers, smooth scrap yarn (approx. 1 m), tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Digital Pattern Note
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No physical product will be shipped.
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Details
Yarn
Version 1 – Short Cuffs (single-strand)
Fiberpassion Silky Merino DK
75% Merino (19.5 mic, superwash)
25% Mulberry silk
≈ 225 m / 100 g
→ 100 g in colour Kiesel warm
Needles
Circular needles: 3.5 mm and 4 mm, 100 cm (Magic Loop)
Crochet hook: 4 mm
Version 2 – Long Cuffs (two-strand)
Option A
Lana Grossa Silkhair
70% Mohair, 30% Silk – ≈ 210 m / 25 g
+
Lana Grossa Ecopuno hand-dyed
72% Cotton, 17% Wool, 11% Alpaca – ≈ 215 m / 50 g
→ 50 g Silkhair + 100 g Ecopuno (held together, 1 strand each)
Option B
Lana Grossa Silkhair Haze Dégradé
70% Mohair, 30% Silk – ≈ 425 m / 50 g
+
Lana Grossa Ecopuno
≈ 215 m / 50 g
→ 50 g Silkhair Haze + 100 g Ecopuno (held together)
Needles
Circular needles: 3.0 mm and 3.5 mm, 100 cm
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
Yarn Alternatives
Single-strand alternatives
BC Garn Bio Balance (GOTS)
55% Wool | 45% Cotton | ≈ 225 m / 50 g
→ 200 g
Light, breathable and soft on the skin – for a matte, crisp stitch definition.
Knitting for Olive Merino
100% Merino | ≈ 250 m / 50 g
→ 200 g
Even stitch definition, soft and stable – ideal for the textured rib.
Sandnes Garn Sunday
100% Merino | ≈ 235 m / 50 g
→ 200 g
A fine all-season yarn with a dry, calm surface.
Drops Merino Extra Fine
100% Merino | ≈ 105 m / 50 g (≈ 210 m / 100 g)
→ 200 g
Soft, elastic and machine washable – for a warmer, denser version.
Two-strand alternatives
Sandnes Tynn Peer Gynt + Tynn Silk Mohair
≈ 205 m / 50 g + ≈ 212 m / 25 g
→ 100 g Tynn Peer Gynt + 50 g Tynn Silk Mohair
Airy and classic, with a gentle halo.
Drops Baby Merino + Drops Kid-Silk
≈ 175 m / 50 g + ≈ 210 m / 25 g
→ 150 g Baby Merino + 75 g Kid-Silk
Soft drape, subtle sheen, very comfortable.
FAQs
FAQs – Zoora Cuffs (English)
What skill level do I need?
The Zoora Cuffs are suitable for ambitious beginners with basic experience in knitting in the round.
Twisted stitches and simple increases/decreases are explained step by step.
How are the Zoora Cuffs constructed?
The cuffs are knitted top down in one piece and shaped through a combination of knit, purl and twisted stitches.
The texture makes them naturally stretchy, allowing them to fit a wide range of hand sizes.
You can choose between a short and a long version.
Which yarns can I use?
The pattern is written for Fiberpassion Silky Merino DK or compatible DK/light DK yarns reaching the gauge of 22 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm (washed and blocked).
Tested alternatives include:
Single-strand options:
– BC Garn Bio Balance
– Knitting for Olive Merino
– Sandnes Garn Sunday
– Drops Merino Extra Fine
Two-strand options (to replace Ecopuno + Silkhair):
– Sandnes Tynn Peer Gynt + Tynn Silk Mohair
– Drops Baby Merino + Drops Kid-Silk
All yarns create a soft, flexible fabric with excellent stretch.
Do the Zoora Cuffs match other patterns?
Yes.
The Zoora Cuffs are part of the Zoora Collection, which also includes:
• Zoora Hat
• Zoora Slipover
• Zoora Socks
• Zoora Socks Chunky
• Zoora Neck
Collection overview:
https://rosape.de/produkt-kategorie/strickanleitungen/strickanleitungen-kollektionen/zoora-kollektion/
Can I adjust the length?
Yes.
Because the cuffs are knitted from the top down, you can easily adjust the length by working additional rows before the decreases.
Please note: longer cuffs require additional yarn.
Which needles do I need?
Depending on the chosen yarn version:
3 mm, 3.5 mm and 4 mm circular needles (100 cm) and a crochet hook for the provisional cast-on.
Details are listed separately for the short and long version in the pattern.
How do I care for the finished cuffs?
Please follow the wool-care instructions in my detailed guide:
Wolle waschen leicht gemacht – so pflegst du deine Strickstücke richtig
Most yarns can be washed in the machine’s wool cycle with wool detergent and low spin (600 rpm).
Alternatively, handwashing is possible.
Always dry flat.
What techniques should I be familiar with?
– Knit and purl stitches
– Twisted stitches
– Increases and decreases
– Working in the round
– Magic Loop (optional)
– Picking up stitches
– Provisional cast-on (crochet method)
Is the pattern a physical product?
No.
This is a digital PDF pattern, available for download after payment.
No physical item will be shipped.
Only for private use.
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