Hour Glass Arm Warmers by ecoknitty

Hour Glass Arm Warmers

Knitting
October 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 18 rows = 2 inches
US 3 - 3.25 mm
215 - 220 yards (197 - 201 m)
S/M (L)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Hour Glass Arm Warmers are a feminine accessory to have in your wardrobe. Fashioned in wool and silk using a single loop cast-on method, they are knitted in stockinette stitch. Features ribbing sections and a purling section. The two unique twisted cables are worked on the lower part of arm warmers which remark their name. The thumb is placed underneath the hand rather than the side. They can be wearable with sleeveless dresses, and blouses.

Sizes: S/M (L)
Shown in size S/M
Finished measurements: 7 (8)“ hand circumference; 12 ½ “ long

Materials
Yarn: Knit Pick Gloss Fingering (70% merino wool, 30% silk) 123 yards/50 gram skein; 1 (2, 2) skeins in the colors of your choice

Needles: 1 set of 5 dpns, size 3 (3.25 mm)

Notions: 5 cable needles* , stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge: 15 sts and 18 rnds = 2” in St st

Pattern also available through the Knit Picks Website.