Divani Armwarmers

designed by
 Marilyn Losee

Technique used: Knit

YARN

Naturally Caron.com Spa
(75% Microdenier acrylic, 25% bamboo; 3oz/85 g, 252 yds/230 m ball): 1 ball

Shown in: #0005 Ocean Spray

One set of 4 double-pointed needles size US 6 (4 mm), or size to obtain gauge

Stitch markers

Small stitch holder

Yarn needle

SIZE: Medium (one size)

 

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

6 ½”/16.5 cm x 10”/25.5 cm

 

GAUGE

In pattern stitch, 22 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm

 

ABBREVIATIONS

sk2p: Slip 1, k2tog, psso

 

STITCHES USED

1x1 rib (multiple of 2 sts)

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * around.

Rnd 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.

Repeat Rnd 2 for 1x1 rib.

Lace Pattern (multiple of 10 sts)

Rnd 1: *Yo, sk2p, yo, p2, k3, p2; repeat from * around.

Rnd 2:  *K3, p2; repeat from * around.

Rnd 3: *K3, p2, yo, sk2p, yo, p2; repeat from * around.

Rnd 4: *K3, p2; repeat from * around.

Repeat Rnds 1-4 for Lace Pat.

 

ARMWARMERS (make 2)

Using double-pointed needles, cast on 40 sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 double-pointed needles. Join, being careful to not twist sts. PM at beg of rnd. Work around in 1x1 rib for 8 rnds. Work in Lace Pat until piece measures 7” from beg, end with Lace Pat Row 4.

Thumb Gusset: Note: Using first 3 sts next to marker for gusset as follows:

Rnd 1: Slip marker, k1, M1, k1, M1, k1, PM, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnd 2: Slip marker, k5 gusset sts, slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnd 3: Slip marker, k1, M1, k3, M1, k1 (7 gusset sts), slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnd 4: Slip marker, k7 gusset sts, slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnd 5: Slip marker, k1, M1, k5, M1, k1 (9 gusset sts), slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnd 6: Slip marker k9 gusset sts, slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnd 7: Slip marker, k1, M1, k7, M1, k1 (11 gusset sts), slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnd 8: Slip marker, k11 gusset sts, slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnd 9: Slip marker, k1, M1, k9, M1, k1 (13 gusset sts), slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Rnds 10-12: Slip marker, k13 gusset sts, slip marker, continue rnd in Lace Pat.

Place 13 gusset sts on a holder to worked later for thumb.

Next rnd: Cast on 3 sts to join, then continue rnd in Lace Pat – 40 sts.

Continue in Lace Pat for 1 ½”, end with pat Rnd 4.

Work around in 1x1 rib for 3 rnds. Bind off in rib.

Thumb:

Place 13 gusset sts from holder onto needles (dividing sts evenly on 3 double-pointed needles), then pick up 3 sts from cast-on sts – 16 sts.

Knit 2 rnds even.

Work around in 1 x1 rib for 2 rnds. Bind off in rib.

Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

 

 

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