Are you looking for a lastminute gift idea or a simple project that knits up in a few hours? Then these jiffy armwarmers are just the thing: The Armwarmers are knit flat and then sewn together - an ideal project for novice knitters! The length can be adjusted to your likes, and you can add decorative buttons or embroidery to give your armwarmers a special touch.
Cast on 38 stitches with 5mm (US 8) needles. Row 1: p1, \*k2, $\mathsf{p}2^{\star}$ ,k1b (repeat the part between the two \* 18 times) Repeat row 1 until armwarmers measure desired length. (The armwarmers in the picture measure 29cm $(12^{\prime\prime})$ Bind off allstitches in pattern (knit the knits and purl the purls).
Finishing
Sew the sides using the mattress stitch. Leave a 2,5cm $(1^{\prime\prime})$ hole for the thumb after 4cm $(1.5^{\prime\prime})$ Weave in ends.
50g Quick by Lana Grossa in black $50\%$ Wool, $50\%$ Acrylic; \~136 yards/50g) a pair of 5mm (US 8) needles a darning needle Knit with 5mm (US 8) needles, 15 stitches and 24 rows equal 10cm (4") in stockinette stitch.
Abbreviations:
k: knit p: purl k1b: knit through the back of the loop of the stitch
