11/20/11

Pattern: Simple Crochet Armwarmers




What you will need:
  • Size I/9-5.50mm crochet hook
  • worsted weight yarn
  • tapestry needle


What you need to know:


Instructions:

>>Chain 31.


>>Starting with the 2nd chain from your hook loop, HDC in each chain stitch until you reach the end of the chain. (30 HDC total per row)




>>Chain 1 & turn your work.

**You will be working in the back loops the entire project from this point.

>>Working in the back loops only [BLO], continue to work 3 more rows. (4 rows total, 30HDC per row) 


>>Chain 1 at the start of your 5th row. HDC in the next 20 stitches. Chain 4.


>>Skip the next 4 stitches. HDC in 5th stitch. [pictured below] & finish crocheting your row.


>>Continue working 11  more rows of HDC in BLO until you have a total of 16 rows. 


>>Fold your work in half to line up your last crochet row with your foundation chain. 





**This is where we will seam the gloves together with a Slip Stitch. 

>>Insert hook into first foundation chain & through the back loop of the first crochet & secure together with a slip stitch.


(Its kind of difficult to see, but that is the first slip stitch of this seam)

>>Continue to seam this together with a slip stitch all the way to the end of the row. Fasten with a chain stitch.

(This seam is nearly invisible on this side, but when you turn it inside out, you can't even tell it's there!)

>>Cut your yarn and sew in your tails with the tapestry needle. Turn inside out so that seam is on the inside of the armwarmer.

>>Try it on!




(Repeat for matching arm warmer)

Once you get the hang of this pattern it is so easy. It's simple & easy to remember. You can do all kinds of extras to spice these up like a border or lace around the edges or maybe even add some stripes!

If you try making your own pair, send me photos of your finished product. I would love to see them!

9 comments:

  1. This makes me want to learn how to crochet.

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  2. Brooke,

    Wonderful tutorial! It's easy to follow and makes crochet look easy -- two very important aspects of a tutorial. :)

    I love the arm warmers. That's a great idea for this time of year, for sure.

    -- Sarah, visiting from Comment Love.

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  3. Ooo, I haven't learned to rib yet crocheting. I usually stick to knitting when I want a rib stitch, but I've always been interested in the crochet, too.

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  4. Thank you all for visiting! <3

    @sunny: I love to crochet. Once I wrapped my head around it I became addicted. I dream about it sometimes! LOL. I highly suggest learning if you are interested in it. Youtube makes it super easy.

    @saturday sequins: Thank you! I was hoping that the pattern would be simple and easy to read.

    @sonya: I'm not sure if this is the "official" way to achieve a rib effect on a crochet piece, but it does give a slight rib look [the photos don't really capture it well. probably a bad choice in yarn color], but I mostly use the BLO tactic when I want something stretchy and soft, with a little bit extra visual interest.

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  5. Oh my gosh, I wish I would have found your blog a along time ago! I have been doing the same stitches for so long now, and every time I want to make something other than a scarf I have to wing it... You saved my life!

    :) I'm your newest follower, such a cute blog. :D

    Ryan @ Thismustbetheplaceryan

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  6. Brooke, just found you via ftlob. I've been looking for a way to expand my knitting beyond and scarf and you've left me inspired! Can't wait to come back and learn more. I'm your newest follower.

    Happy seeing beautiful!

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  7. Oh my gosh, I LOVE this! You are an amazing crocheter! Thanks so much for sharing it and linking it up to my blog! Hope to see you link up again tomorrow!

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  8. Thank you! I try to link up wherever I can, so I will be checking back tomorrow. <3

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