"Hey, at Least It Wasn't Your Leg" Arm Sling by Sweet C

"Hey, at Least It Wasn't Your Leg" Arm Sling

by Sweet C
Knitting
August 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
200 yards (183 m)
One size fits all
English

Pattern description from Knockdown Knits: “The second any girl joins roller derby, she starts hearing one thing over and over. ‘You’re going to break your leg!’ So all you gals with broken arms, dislocated shoulders, or snapped wrists just go ahead and gloat at those people that try to say, ‘I told you so!’ Because they were wrong, you didn’t break your leg after all! In all seriousness, dislocated shoulders seem to be a pretty common derby injury. And those slings you see at the drugstore have no style for a derby girl at all! So knit this sling up in your favorite color or in your team colors! It’s cute, soft, and comfy and slips easily into a pocket on your skate bag - just in case you need it after a bout!”

Skill Level: Rookie

Materials:

  • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 200 yd. 183m per 3.5 oz. 100g skein); 1 skein #670 Teal Heather
  • US 8 5mm straight needles
  • Tapestry needle
  • 1.25 inch plastic strap adjuster (sold at craft stores), such as used for a backpack
  • 0.5 yard fabric for lining (optional)
  • Matching sewing thread and needle for lining (optional)

Finished Measurements:

  • Length: 15”
  • Circumference: 13”