I never realize how many layers I have on until I have to get modeled shots of something like armwarmers. Then I suddenly feel like an igloo dweller with all the layers and struggling with new agey fabrics and such.
It would work better if someone was helping, but my someone is working and that's not really helping me right now. Thankfully, y'all are used to slightly dodgy photos here.
Twenty-three inches long...
Absolutely Fierce Armwarmers. It's a free pattern on the Ravelry machine. It calls for worsted weight yarn and stripes. I took a pass on the stripes and used a light worsted that's been in the stash for far too may years. Natural Wool, which has been discontinued. That makes me a bit sad, however, having used it for these sleeves, I'm not all that sad.
I don't normally care for the thumb slit thing but, for this pattern, I think it's okay. Gives me options for how to wear them.
See the change in the ribbing? Yeah... Most of the pattern is knit on 2.75mm needles. Where you see that change, I'm using 3.5mm needles. It gives some interest if you're being kind. Or downright weirdness if you're not. I can see how it helps in the styling... if you're looking for some kind of a slouchy thing to happen.
However, being slightly old school, I prefer to wear them more like opera gloves. Any bagginess happens at the elbows as god intended. God, in this case, being Wagner, of course.
I have found that putting them on is a bit like putting on stockings. Before you start, you need to make sure that everything is facing the right direction. Otherwise, trouble may ensue.
I can see knitting these with a long cuff that could be folded down for the snow bound. If I was ever going to wear them without using the thumb, I think I would make a tiny button hole. That gappiness would make me crazy if I had to deal with it.
I like this pattern so much, I will be knitting again. Most likely in the same yarn for a girlfriend in another state. Just like this pair, I will re-enforce the thumb hole just to be safe. I also may rethink the yarn. I'm sitting here wearing them and am starting to get itchy. Not cool.
Current Project
Although, it is larger today than it was when I took that photo. Y'all know how it goes.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go put some layers back on.
Happy Wednesday, people!
Oh, dear. Itchy is not such a good thing for armwarmers. Soft and cozy. They're much better.
Should we call you Brunhilde?
Aargh. Now I have Elmer Fudd singing "Kill the Wabbit" running through my head.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at 03:49 PM
Love the arm warmers. I like that simple patterns can rock a pattern. BUT, my favorite bit was "God, in this case, being Wagner..." Richard would have acknowledged that, I think.
Posted by: Gretchen | Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at 03:51 PM
Itchy isn't good. But if you're wearing layers, perhaps you can put them over your sleeves? The long pair of orange ones I made have the same thumb slit. I don't notice it when I push them back up on the wrist. You know, I think I have some of that yarn in my stash if you're interested.
Posted by: Stacey | Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at 04:42 PM
I really like the opera glove look. (But not in "itchy" . . .)
Posted by: Kym | Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at 05:24 PM
So very pretty...the color....the offset ribbing. But the itching might not be so nice.
Current project a sweater sleeve? Or a sock?
Happy Wednesday evening!
Posted by: Marilyn | Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at 05:56 PM
Wagner? Seriously? Damn, you're a sophisticate. And,the arm warmers are beautiful. I'm sorry they're itchy. Send them to someone who might not itch. And, I'm with Marily. Another set of mitts, armwarmers, or socks? Happy Wednesday. We are currently as -1F windchill and getting colder as the night progresses. I'M DONE!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Wednesday, February 05, 2014 at 06:53 PM
Just what I was going to say, Cindy....Wagner, opera? You ARE sophisticated, although itchy is a little odd for opera gloves. Soft yarn with good memory would be a nice way to go if you're going to put yourself through the 1x1 rib hell again.
Posted by: margene | Thursday, February 06, 2014 at 05:47 AM
I like those much more than I thought I would. Hmmmm.
Posted by: Ruth | Thursday, February 06, 2014 at 06:13 AM
Excellent armwarmers! I love that shade of pink, well the one I see on my monitor anyway.
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, February 06, 2014 at 06:28 AM
Stripes! Fun! Great arm warmers. I can't believe they discontinued nature wool, it was super popular. I'm the workplace warmer-upper. I have no less than nine pairs of fingerless mitts, a shawl and a lap blanket in reach for cold fingers at work!
Posted by: Kelly | Thursday, February 06, 2014 at 01:16 PM
Usually if you're stripping for a blog and wearing opera gloves, the pictures show more than the opera gloves.
I think.
Pretty! The second pair looks good too. What do you mean, it's bigger now? How does that happen?
Posted by: Carrie#K | Thursday, February 06, 2014 at 05:23 PM
I like the back and forth of the pattern. And the Wagner threw me too. And itchy, well winter's giving me way more of that than I care for.
Posted by: Patty | Friday, February 07, 2014 at 11:09 AM
I believe Carrie K is right. :D
Lovely pink and they look nice and cozy.
Hope your weekend is pleasant!
Posted by: Angie | Friday, February 07, 2014 at 02:24 PM
*throws $1 bills at your bad ass self*
Posted by: KellyS | Friday, February 07, 2014 at 08:36 PM
That is an ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS PATTERN! (Sorry to shout, but I am really excited about it.) Itchy sucks -- make the next pair from merino. Or thistle down, your choice.
The pink photo is actually one of the best arm-selfies out there. It is remarkably difficult to take a photo of one's own hand/arm. I know, I have tried. Ya did good, babe.
Posted by: kmkat | Saturday, February 08, 2014 at 12:39 PM
you just made me very interested in weaverknits. She seems cool and her designs are niftily inspired. Not a word. Ah well, you get me.
xo
Posted by: KellyS | Saturday, February 08, 2014 at 07:28 PM