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Crochet arm warmers pattern

Keep your hands and arms cozy while leaving your fingers free with this crochet arm warmers pattern. The long fingerless style is easy to layer with sweaters and jackets, while the ribbed ends give the arm warmers a snug, finished look.

Quick answer

This advanced beginner crochet arm warmers pattern makes one adult-size pair using worsted weight (#4) yarn, a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook for the main section, and an E-4 (3.5 mm) hook for the ribbing. The top ribbing is worked flat, the main arm warmer is worked in joined rounds with a thumb opening, and the bottom ribbing is worked separately and sewn in place.

Crochet arm warmers pattern details

Skill level

Advanced beginner. This crochet arm warmers pattern uses basic stitches, ribbing worked in the back loops, simple shaping, and a thumb opening. You’ll also work part of the project flat and part of it in the round.

Finished size

Adult, one size. Adjust the top ribbing by adding or removing rows for a more comfortable fit around your hand.

Materials needed

  • G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook for the arm warmers
  • E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook for the ribbing
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) — sample shown in Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Ice
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Gauge

10 double crochet stitches and 5 rounds = 2 inches (5 cm) using the G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Square easy crochet arm warmers pattern image featuring light blue textured fingerless arm warmers worn with a black sweater while holding a coffee cup, alongside bold pink, black, and aqua text.

Crochet abbreviations

  • dc = double crochet
  • sc = single crochet stitch
  • dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • rnd/rnds = round/rounds
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • blo = back loop only

Pattern notes

  • The beginning ch 1 in the ribbing rows and ch 2 in the main rounds do not count as sts.
  • Join each rnd with a sl st to the first dc, not the beginning ch 2.
  • Stitch counts are based on 32 rows of top ribbing. Adding or removing rows changes the stitch counts for the main arm warmer and bottom ribbing.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
crochet arm warmers
Beginner crochet arm warmers pattern graphic showing a woman in a black sweater wearing pale blue fingerless arm warmers and holding a white coffee cup beneath bold black and aqua lettering.

Free crochet arm warmers pattern

Make 2 arm warmers following the instructions below.

Top ribbing

Using the E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook:

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch, turn (5 stitches)

For Rows 2–32, work in the back loops only.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st in blo, turn (5 stitches)
Rows 3–32: Repeat Row 2 (5 stitches)

After Row 32, the ribbing should measure about 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) for the sample size. Wrap it around your hand to check the fit and add or remove rows if needed.

Do not fasten off.

Fold the ribbing so the short ends meet. Slip stitch through the corresponding stitches across both short ends to join them and form a ring.

Switch to the G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook. You are now ready to work the main arm warmer in joined rounds around the edge of the ribbing.

Pale blue crochet ribbing beside a ruler measuring approximately 6.5 inches.
Pale blue crochet ribbing with a pink crochet hook and working yarn attached.

Arm warmers

Using the G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook:

Rnd 1: Ch 2, make 1 dc in the side of each ribbing row, 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, ch 10, skip the last 4 sts, join (28 stitches + 10 chains)

If your stitch count is different, dc until 4 sts remain before making the ch-10 thumb opening.

Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each st and each ch, join (38 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in 28 sts, dc2tog, dc in 2 sts, dc2tog, dc in 2 sts, dc2tog, join (35 stitches)

If your stitch count is different, dc until 10 sts remain before beginning the decreases.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in 28 sts, dc in 1 st, dc2tog, dc in 1 st, dc2tog, dc in 1 st, join (33 stitches)

If your stitch count is different, dc until 7 sts remain, then work the final sequence: dc in next st, dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog, dc in last st.

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (33 stitches)
Rnds 10–29: Repeat Round 9 (33 stitches)

Fasten off.

Pale blue crochet ribbing with a crochet hook positioned to begin the main arm warmer.
Several rounds of pale blue double crochet worked above a ribbed cuff.
Crochet arm warmer in progress with a long chain extending from the fabric to form the thumb opening.
Pale blue crochet arm warmer showing the chain loop for the thumb opening.
Close-up of the crochet arm warmer showing the completed thumb opening.
Hand wearing a partially completed pale blue fingerless glove with loose yarn ends.
Side view of a hand wearing a pale blue crochet fingerless glove with an open thumb hole.

Bottom ribbing

Using the E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, work the bottom ribbing separately in rows.

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch, turn (5 stitches)

For Rows 2–33, work in the back loops only.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st in blo, turn (5 stitches)
Rows 3–33: Repeat Row 2 (5 stitches)

The number of ribbing rows should match the number of stitches around the arm warmer. For example, if you have 33 stitches at the end of Round 29, work 33 rows of ribbing.

After completing the final ribbing row, fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.

Long strip of pale blue single crochet ribbing worked flat with a crochet hook attached.

Assembly

Sew the bottom ribbing to the bottom of the arm warmer, matching one ribbing row to each stitch around.

Sew the short ends of the bottom ribbing together.

Finishing your crochet arm warmers

Weave in all remaining ends. Your crochet arm warmers are ready to wear.

Pale blue crochet arm warmer and separate ribbing strip positioned for sewing.
Close-up of the ribbed cuff attached to the bottom of a pale blue crochet arm warmer.
Yarn needle and thread joining the short ends of a pale blue crochet ribbed cuff.

More crochet arm warmers and fingerless gloves

Looking for more cozy accessories? Browse my crochet patterns for hands and arms for fingerless gloves, mittens, wrist warmers, and other handmade projects.

Want ribbing worked directly into the gloves? My ribbed fingerless gloves crochet pattern uses half double crochet stitches and post-stitch ribbing.

Looking for more sizing options? Try my beginner fingerless gloves crochet pattern, available in three adult sizes.

Love this ribbed crochet style? My easy crochet leg warmers pattern uses a similar combination of back-loop ribbing and double crochet stitches.

Love a colorful retro look? Try my striped crochet arm warmers pattern, featuring five yarn colors and a stretchy ribbed cuff.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

Quick crochet arm warmers pattern pin featuring a woman wearing soft light blue fingerless arm warmers while holding a coffee cup, with bold black, aqua, pink, and pastel text on a white background.