Bainbridge by Heather Zoppetti

Bainbridge

Knitting
October 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
35 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in Cable Chart
US 6 - 4.0 mm
543 yards (497 m)
43/4 (51/4, 6)” (12 [13.5, 15] cm)
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $3.25.

Worked from the top down, these fun and functional armwarmers are easily adjustable. Make them short to keep just your wrists toasty, or make them even longer for full-length coverage. A sinuous cable and lace panel is worked down the fronts to the back of the hands. Ribbing and a gusset for the thumb give you a customized fit.

FINISHED SIZE
Arm Circumference: About 43/4 (51/4, 6)” (12 13.5, 15 cm).
Will stretch to fit about 7 (8, 91/2)” 18 20.5, 24 cm) arm circumference.
Length: About 121/2” (32 cm). Armwarmers shown measure 51/4” (13.5
cm).

YARN
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Shown here: Quince and Co. Chickadee (100% wool; 181 yd 166 m/50 g): crocus, 3 skeins.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): double-pointed (dpn).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

GAUGE
35 sts and 37 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in k3, p1 ribbing, relaxed.
12 sts = 11/2” (3.8 cm) in Cable chart.