Creating a knitting pattern for arm warmers?
Question: I want to start knitting arm warmers for the chilly months, and the only double pointed needles I have are size 2. I'd like to know how many stitches to cast on for a regular women's size tubular 'arm sock' without the awkward thumb hole. And if you know how many stitches I'd
Answer: The size of the needle doesn't tell me your gauge.
Knit up a 4" by 4" gauge square and count the number of stitches in four inches. Next, measure the arm at the widest spot where you want to put the gauntlet. Then use this formula:
(circumference
Knit up a 4" by 4" gauge square and count the number of stitches in four inches. Next, measure the arm at the widest spot where you want to put the gauntlet. Then use this formula:
(circumference







