My sister requested a set of arm warmers for Christmas. I started to follow 3 different patterns… but had small issues with all of them. I was hoping to get by without the need to design a crochet pattern until after the holidays but these arm warmers were calling out my name. And in order to have the second one match the first, I had to write it out! These arm warmers are designed to do exactly what they are, keep your arms warm. These will come in handy when the clouds have dropped a blanket of snow onto your driveway and you have to shovel your way out. They will also be handy if my sister ever decides to become a bag lady 😉
This free crochet pattern is simple, easy, and quick to work up! The words I try to live by when possible. Enjoy this free pattern! Happy hooking!
Stitches
CH-Chain
SC- Single Crochet
HDC-Half Double Crochet
HDC 2 Together
DC- Double Crochet
Supplies
J/10-6.00MM hook
Red Heart with Love – medium weight yarn #4
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Get Started!
(make two)
Round 1: CH 24, SC in second CH from hook, and in each CH across, Join to first SC making sure CH is not twisted. (23)
Round 2-4: CH 1, HDC in same stitch and in each stitch around, join to first HDC (23)
Round 5-10: CH 1, HDC in same stitch and in each stitch around. DO NOT JOIN, Turn (23)
Join to other side, making sure you will be working on the pretty side
Round 11: CH 1, HDC in same stitch and in each stitch around, join to first HDC (23)
Round 12: CH 1, HDC in same stitch and next 5 stiches, HDC 2 together, HDC into next 6 stitches, HDC 2 togethes, HDC in next 5 stitches, HDC 2 together. Join to first HDC
Round 13-14: CH 1, HDC in same stitch and in each stitch around, join to first HDC (20)
Round 15-18: CH 2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of CH 2 (20)
Round 19: CH 2 DC in same stitch, DC in next 9 stitches. 2 DC in next stitch, DC in last 9 stitches. Join to top of CH 2. (22)
Round 20: CH 2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of CH 2 (22)
Round 21: CH 2DC in same stitch, DC in next 10 stitches. 2 DC in next stitch, DC in last 10 stitches. Join to top of first DC (24)
Round 22: CH 2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of first DC (24)
Round 23: CH 2 DC in same stitch, DC in next 7 stitches. 2 DC in next stitch, DC in last 7 stitches. 2 DC in next stitch, DC in last 7 stitches.Join to top of first DC. (27)
Round 24-27: CH 2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of first DC (27)
Round 28-29: CH 1, HDC in same stitch and HDC in each stitch around, join to first HDC (27)
Round 30: CH 1, SC in same stitch and SC in each stitch around. Join to first SC (27)
Is there a pattern for arm warmers for toddlers? I just know my 3 yr old granddaughter would just love a pair!
Not yet but it would be really easy to adjust! Just start with fever chains to be perfect to fit around her hand with a little stretch 😀
These are pretty awesome, but either I’m reading the pattern wrong, or your count is off… Starting 19 – There are only 21 stitches in that round, not twenty-two. (I just want to make sure that it’s right). Please help!
I counted the CH 2 as a stitch.
Ah, okay. Thanks so much. It makes sense now.
Thanks again for the help!
No problem! I had to go look at it haha. It has been a year since I wrote this one. If I could do it over I would make it in continuous rounds.
Okay, another question (I’m so sorry… I don’t mean to do this, but I really want to make these since they’re the best I’ve seen so far), Round 21 – there are only 9 stitches after the 2 DC in one space?
I see what you mean. I fixed the pattern to join at the top of first DC. 🙂 Thank you for pointing that out! Hopefully it will be a breeze for you from here on out.
Thanks a bunch. That really helped!
I loved this pattern!!! by far it is the best yet. I was on a crocheting frenzy during the holidays made three other fingerless gloves from two different patterns. Thought I was done making them then I found yours. So easy! I did not make mine all the way to the elbow just to the forearm, but I think several more pair will be nice. these are also great for cyclist. 🙂 Happy hooking!
So, I’m a plus size lovely lady and I don’t modify things like this often.
I could extend the pattern, just by adding even amounts in the chain?
Any help is appreciated. I love the pattern! Thanks for sharing.
Yes 🙂 That should work just fine. to be honest… when I make them now, what I do is make a Foundation Single Crochet long enough to go around my hand… do a couple rows of HDC then I will make a CH space in a HDC round wide enough for my thumb. In the next HDC round you will make a HDC over the CH for each CH you made… then you will continue in rounds of HDC for the length you need.
I LOVE this pattern too! They fit me perfectly! I want to make a pair of these for my partner for the holidays, but her hands and arms are bigger than mine. Any suggestions how to keep it a secret but size it correctly?
I would just start with a few more chains/stitches. And then however many you add on, add those to the end of each round. It will work up the same but larger.
OR, you could find a little thicker yarn, and maybe go up a hook size.
I LOVE this pattern! I have searched through MANY arm warmer patterns and this is the first one that I loved from start to finish and at first glance!
I worked a FSC (Foundation Single Crochet) in the beginning (rather than the chain and round of single crochet) to make it more flexible.
I also found my favorite length is mid forearm (9″) and to do this, I worked Rounds 1-19 followed by Rounds 28, 29, 30.
I don’t think I’m doing the join correctly. I sc across the ch and should have 23 sc. Then exactly how do I join? Do I slip stitch into the 1st sc?
Yeah, you are right. That is how you join.
Hi! Love this, thank you!
If I were to make a pair for my preteen niece, would just dropping a hook or 2 sized work just fine?
Really, You probably wouldn’t need to adjust it.
How much yarn, roughly, would you say this pattern uses?
Less than one skein.
Hi, I’m working my 18th round right now and as I continue to read the pattern over and over, I’m wondering where I make a thumb hole? please help! also, is round 1 the top or bottom of the wrist warmer? I made mine a little larger because I am plus size but I notice that the last rounds are increasing, so I’m not sure if I measured wrong
On rounds 5-10 where you do not join, it leaves and opening for your thumb.
I dont get what I am suppose to do here..round 5-10: CH 1, HDC in same stitch and in each stitch around. DO NOT JOIN, Turn (23)
Join to other side, making sure you will be working on the pretty side
so Im making an opening?
yes, for your thumb.
I am making a pair for tween. Very skinny tween. Will these fit her around the arms, or do I need to take them in?