Easy Crochet Arm Warmers Pattern
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Get ready to add a cozy and stylish touch to your outfits with these crochet arm warmers. also known as fingerless gloves. If you’re new to crochet, this beginner friendly pattern is just right for you. Keep your hands warm while letting your fingers move easily.
These crochet arm warmers are really useful and they can be awesome presents for your family and friends. So, grab your crochet hook and let’s make some warm and stylish fingerless gloves!
If you enjoy making this pattern, be sure to check out my other free crochet patterns before you go!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. Projects may include involved stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping.
Finished Size
Adult. One Size.
Materials
- G/4 mm crochet hook for the arm warmer
- E/3.5 mm crochet hook for the ribbing (both ends)
- Worsted weight yarn (#4). I used Lion Brand’s Feels Like Butta in Ice
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
10 stitches and 5 rows= 2 inches
Abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- rem = remaining
- dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
- blo = back loop only
Pattern Notes
- Work the arm ribbing (bottom) separately and then sewn on.
- Work the ribbing flat and then join in the round.
- Work the ribbing in the back loops ONLY.
- Work the arm warmers in the round.
- the ch 2 at the beginning of each round of the arm warmer does not count as your first dc
- After each round, join your yarn to the first crochet stitch with a slip stitch.
Crochet Stitches
Double Crochet (dc)
- Firstly, yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Secondly, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Then, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog)
- Firstly, yarn over and insert hook in next stitch.
- Secondly, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Thirdly, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Next, yarn over and then insert hook in next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 4 loops on your hook.
- Then, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through remaining 3 loops on your hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Firstly, insert hook in next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through both loops.
Crochet Arm Warmers Pattern
Top Ribbing
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and then in each of the rem chs, turn (6 stitches)
For rows rows 2-32 you will be working in the back loops only (blo).
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st in blo, turn (6 stitches)
Rows 3- 32: repeat row 2 (6 stitches)
After row 32, my ribbing was 6.5 inches long. Wrap the ribbing around your hand to make sure it fits. You might need to make more or less rows. It depends on your hand size.
Do not fasten off.
Join your work in the round and then switch to your G/4 mm crochet hook.
You are now going to work in the round.
Arm Warmers
Rnd 1: Ch 2, make 1 dc in the side of each row of the ribbing, join (32 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (32 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (32 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (32 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in 28 sts (if you have a different amount of stitches from me, dc until you have 4 sts rem), ch 10, skip over the last 4 sts, join (28 stitches + 10 chains)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each st and in each ch, join (38 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc 28 (if you have a different amount of stitches from me, dc until you have 10 sts rem), dc2tog, dc in 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in 2 sts, dc2tog, join (35 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc 28 (if you have a different amount of stitches from me, dc until you have 7 sts rem), dc in 1 st, dc2tog, dc in 1 st, dc2tog, dc in 1 st, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (33 stitches)
Rnds 10-29: repeat round 9 (33 stitches)
Fasten off.
Bottom Ribbing
First, work the bottom ribbing separately. Then, sew it onto the arm warmer.
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and then in each of the rem chs, turn (6 stitches)
For rows rows 2-33 you will be working in the back loops only (blo).
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st in blo, turn (6 stitches)
Rows 3- 33: repeat row 2 (6 stitches)
Your stitch and row counts should be the same. For example, at the end of round 29, I had 33 stitches. So, my bottom ribbing is 33 rows.
Assembly
Sew the bottom ribbing to the arm warmer. Make sure each stitch of the arm warmer matches up with a row from the ribbing.
I had 33 dc stitches (arm warmer) and 33 rows (ribbing) and ended up with 33 sewing stitches.
Sew up the seams for the top ribbing and then the bottom ribbing.
