The completed project, in Lemonade, with the multiple of ten stitch pattern.
Supplies:
I-hook
1 skein, Caron Simply Soft Brites [Lemonade used for completed example]
Scissors
Pre-Pattern Notes:
This pattern is made in one piece, starting as rows and then working from the seam that creates a round. I’ve included a couple of images to help clarify the steps that I think will cause the most head scratching. If you find yourself with any questions whatsoever as you work the pattern, please contact me so that I can clarify steps or procedures.
A quirk in the pattern that must be followed is that you must end your cuff portion on either a multiple of ten or an odd number. If you do not end your cuff on a multiple of ten or an odd number, the stitch patterns will not complete properly, and the pattern will not function correctly.
Do not work any chain stitches that are made at the end of a row or round.
Do not work any joining stitches made at the end of a round.
Cuff:
Foundation Chain: With I-hook, chain (ch) 9.
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in each ch across (8 sc), ch 1, turn.
Row 2: sc through back loop only (blo) in each sc across (8 sc), ch 1, turn.
Row 3: sc through blo in each stitch across (8 sc), ch 1, turn.
For size small:
Row 4-35: Repeat row 3.
For size medium:
Row 4-40: Repeat row 3.
For size large:
Row 4-45: Repeat row 3.
At the end of row 35 (40, 45), ch 1. Place the short ends of the piece together and slip stitch (ss) across (see Fig. 1), ch 1.
(Fig. 1) Place short ends together and slip stitch across.
Before you continue, take the cuff and slide it up your arm to just above your elbow. If the cuff is not a comfortable fit, pull out the slip stitches and add or remove rows to get a good fit. You want a snug fit, but not too tight that it feels uncomfortable.
Arm Warmer:
Round 1: sc 35 (40, 45) around (see Fig. 2)
If you altered your cuff, sc around the number of rows in your cuff. For example, if your cuff is 33 rows, then you need to sc 33 around. ss into your joining stitch, ch 1, turn.
Round 2: sc 35 (40, 45, your row count) around. Join with a ss, ch 1, turn.
(Fig 2.) Single crochet around the edge of the cuff.
Round 3: Start of pattern:
If your row count is an odd number follow this pattern:
(sc in first stitch, ch 1, skip next stitch, sc in following stitch) Repeat around. Join with a ss after final sc, ch 1, turn.
If your row count is a multiple of ten follow this pattern:
(sc in first stitch, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in following sc) Repeat around. Join with a ss after final sc, ch 1, turn.
Round 4-40: Follow your pattern stitch from Round 3.
After Round 40, slide the arm warmer up your arm to just above your elbow and check the length. If you want the arm warmer to be longer, add more rows. If you want the arm warmer to be shorter, pull out the necessary rows.
Once the arm warmers are at your desired length, fasten off, weave in ends, slip them on, and go out on the town.
Questions, comments, and pictures of completed projects can be sent to:
gaylefrancisdesigns [at] gmail [dot] com
2 responses so far ↓
Regina // November 13, 2008 at 2:52 am |
I saw these on Craftster, these are just too cool!! My friend has been searching for gloves like these forever, I’ll make some for her christmas gift! Thanks for the pattern!
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