Striped and cuffed, this set of armwarmers, legwarmers, and a neckwarmer is a men’s version of the knitted Witch Warmers pattern. The armwarmers have French cuffs and easy-to-make cuff links. The buttoned neckwarmer opens with a wingtip effect at the top, and the legwarmers feature front and back extensions for a spats-look. They’re fast and fun to make: no seaming or blocking.

The armwarmers and legwarmers are worked in the round using the Magic Loop method. It is possible to adapt the pattern for other in-the-round techniques.

U.S. knitting terms

Schematic diagrams are included in pattern.

Gauge: 2.75” x 2.75” (7cm x 7cm) for 20 st x 17 rows in K1P1 rib.

Needles, etc.: uses US 5 /3.75mm circular needles with 40” /102cm cable; 4 shank buttons for armwarmer cuff links; 2 buttons for neckwarmer, 1 large-eyed needle for attaching buttons.

Yarn: 434 yds / 397m sportweight wool, wool blend, or acrylic yarn for the complete set. The pictures show Lion Brand Wool-Ease sportweight yarn (#152 Oxford Gray, #153 Black). This yarn has been discontinued, and Plymouth Encore DK makes a fine substitute (1 skein #678 Gray, 2 skeins #217 Black).

Pattern includes specific yarn amounts for the neckwarmer, the armwarmers, and the legwarmers, as well as for the full set.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Many thanks to the wonderful testers who made this pattern better… especially Absinthia, who improved the buttonhole, and FalconDance, who helped name this pattern!