These simple arm warmers are knitted up in Baby Cashmerino from the Debbie Bliss range. A suitable alternative would be a 4 ply yarn. I used 3.25mm needles throughout.
This pattern uses Eyelet Mock Cable Rib (EMCR)which is a 4 row repeat:
Row 1: p2 *sl1, k2, psso, p2; repeat from * to end
Row 2: k2, *p1, yrn, p1, k2; repeat from * to end
Row 3: p2, *k3, p2; repeat from * to end
Row4: k2, *p3, k2; repeat from * to end
Pattern starts here:
Cast on 47 stitches
Work 4 repeats of EMCR (16 rows in total)
Repeat row 3
Repeat row 4
Work for 14cm repeating rows 3 and 4 then work a further 2 repeats of EMCR
Cast off loosely in pattern.
Weave in all ends and sew up leaving a 2.5cm gap for the thumb just below the 2 repeats of EMCR (or to suit your hand).
Repeat to make a second mitten.
These cosy arm warmers are an elegant solution to winter days, they can be worn in the house or over gloves in colder weather. And as they use only 1 ball of yarn they are a great stash busting project or as a small gift.
I hope you like them as much I have enjoyed wearing them!
Veronika
/ December 11, 2011they look beautiful – and perfect for my barely adequate knitting skills.
heikeknits
/ December 11, 2011Lovely colour and pattern…might have to go on my ‘to make over christmas’ list ;)
Tracey Todhunter
/ December 11, 2011Thank you – they really are very simple to knit
Tracey Todhunter
/ December 11, 2011Thanks, I knitted a pair on 20cm circulars and they took hardly any time at all.
45 stitches
Round 1 knit 3, purl 2 for entire round
Round 2 knit 3, purl 2 for entire round
Round 3 *sl1, k2, psso, p2; repeat from * to end
Round 4 *k1, yo, k1, p2; repeat from * to end
If you increase the stitches and use a larger circular it make a gorgeous cowl too :)
sleeperwaking
/ December 11, 2011These look lovely! I might attempt them, although my knitting skills arn’t great. Thanks for sharing the pattern. :)
Lynne Rowe
/ December 12, 2011These are beautiful Tracey – I’m just knitting a pair of fingerless mitts at the mo, but will try your pattern too. Will have to pop into F&C for some DB baby cashmerino x
Tracy Anderson
/ December 12, 2011Wonderful. I love the Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.