Saturday, January 27, 2007
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I've been working on a "simple" pattern for arm warmers: something suitable for worsted weight yarns of all kinds, fast to make, comfortable to wear, and not overly precious - basically, something for everyday. If you live in a climate like mine, they're perfect for office mornings - just enough to take the edge off while the heater is struggling to warm the place. They work well if you're typing, too.
Materials needed
- 3.5 oz worsted weight yarn (Lion Brand Wool)
- Crochet hook size H
- Yarn needle
Gauge
In pattern, 15 dc and 9 rows = 4 inches
Pattern is sized for an average-size woman.
To make a Popcorn st (yo, insert hook into st and draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times all in the same st, yo and draw through 4 loops, yo and draw through remaining 2 loops.
Directions
Side A
Using peach, ch 32. Without twisting ch, sl st to first ch to form a circle.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in next ch and in each ch around (32 dc). Sl st to top of tch at start of row. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 2: Work 1 popcorn st into first dc of previous row, *dc in next st, popcorn st in next. Repeat from * to end of round. Sl st to tch. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 3: Dc into each st around. Sl st into tch. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 4: Dc in each of first 10 sts. Over next 2 sts, work dec dc. Dc in each of next 10 sts. Over next 2 sts, work dec dc. Continue working in dc to end of row (30 dc). Sl st into tch. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 5–10: Repeat rnd 3.
Rnd 11: Dc in each of first 5 sts. Over next 2 sts, work dec dc. Dc in each of next 15 sts. Over next 2 sts, work dec dc. Continue working in dc to end of row (28 dc). Sl st into tch. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 12-14: Repeat rnd 3.
Rnd 15: Dc in each of first 5 sts. Over next 2 sts, work dec dc. Dc in each of next 10 sts. Over next 2 sts, work dec dc. Continue working in dc to end of row (26 dc). Sl st into tch. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 16: Repeat rnd 15.
Rnd 17-20: Repeat rnd 3.
Rnd 21: Dc in each of first 7 sts. Over next 2 sts, work dec dc. Dc in each of next 7 sts. Over next 2 sts, work dec dc. Continue working in dc to end of row (22 dc). Sl st into tch. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 22-23: Repeat rnd 3.
Rnd 24: Dc in each of first 3 sts. Ch 4, skip 4 sts—thumbhole created. Dc in each remaining st. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 25: Dc in each st and ch of row. Sl st into tch. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 26-27: Repeat row 3. At end of row 27, do not ch 3. Fasten off.
Side B
Follow directions from Side A through row 22.
Rnd 23: Repeat row 3. At end of row, do not ch 3. Fasten off.
Rnd 24: Attach yarn at opposite side of row just worked. Dc in each of first 3 sts. Ch 4, skip 4 sts—thumbhole created. Dc in each remaining st. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 25: Dc in each st and ch of row. Sl st into tch. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 26-27: Repeat row 4. At end of row 40, do not ch 3. Fasten off.
Reinforce thumb
1: Attach yarn to one of the unworked dc of thumbhole. Sc in same st. Sc into each unworked dc, the side post of adjacent dc on either side, and base of row above (10 [XX] sc). Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Weave in any loose ends.
Finished dimensions
12 inches long; width at widest point (row 1) is roughly 10 inches, although the weave will stretch to fit a slightly larger width.
9 comments:
THANKS, these are super cute!!
Is there any way that I can make them without the popcorn stitch? I'm new to crocheting, and stitching the popcorn stitch is kind of a... well, the word rhymes with stitch, if you get my drift. =]
Oh sure, you could just skip it altogether! If you like having a little decoration at the end, you could also try a scalloped edge (sc, skip 1 st, 3 dc in next st, skip 1 stitch, repeat).
Are side A and B left and right?
Yes, a and b are left and right.
I found this really hard to follow. I kept having to tear apart at the decrease dbl stchs because i always ended up GAINING stiches somehow. It says 30 dbl stchs in the first decrease instructions. Does this INCLUDE the decrease stchs? 30 dbl stchs + 2 decrease stchs = 32....if not counted together. So the next complete dbl stch row should have 32 double stitches. Correct? 32 dbl stchs 5 times before decreasing again...down to 28 dbl stch with 2 decrease stitches leaving 30 dbl stch in row 12-14....
To add to my previous comment ive torn apart and restarted 4 times. I get a large gap after 16 popcorn/16 dbl stch. Trying to get rid of that gap i add a stitch....which throws it all off. Without it, i have a hole in the project right at this section. Is this intended?
Alright last comment. Starting over 1 more time. Directions say sc 32. Next row has ch 3 (count as 1 dc) and dc remaining (32 dc). A count of 32 dc in this row can only be accomplished by skipping the first chain (if the ch 3 counts as a dc). End up with 33 dc if dont skip first ch in 2nd row. Am assuming remainder of pattern needs the same adjustment (if ch 3 = 1 db ch each time). But if this doesnt fix it, i give up.
Cant replicate by following pattern. Gave up. Something is off in directions.
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