Crochet Arm Warmers

This week I was determined to have a go at crocheting some arm warmers with some kinda shell stitch, so without a pattern and my trusty Handbook of Crochet Stitches I set to work using this lovely Rowan Tweed Aran that I've had in my stash for quite some time now and I figured 50g would do the job, but oh how wrong I was, half way through the second arm warmer my yarn ran out, isn't this just the most frustrating thing ever??!, but did that stop her? NO NO NO! for she 'cried ooh and whoop and wheee come and see oh ha-ha-hee' she's having fun delving in her stash to see what other goodies she can find oh ha-ha-hee (oh Tony Milton I blame your brilliant book  'Down by the Cool of the pool').  So yes she, who was me found some lovely Twilleys Freedom Wool, oh boy and how I love this stuff. I used it a great deal when I  started crocheting, it is super soft and thick and I love the depth and lushness of this lovely Icelandic wool.

 

Once I had figured out just what I needed to do with the first attempt of working with Tweed, it was plain sailing and actually quite an easy pair of 'mitts' to throw together. I worked the second pair a little longer in the arms, because I prefer them to be both hand and arm warmers and I also think they look rather trendy a wee bit longer. This wool worked up a dream and I love how it shows the shape and pattern of this beautiful close scallop stitch.

This is the finished arm warmer in Tweed, it is really lovely and thick and I am sure it will be super cosy to wear in the colder months, but my favourite by far is the Twilleys, not just because I absolutely love the colour, but because I love the texture and definition of the stitch.

 

 

I am super happy with how they have turned out and I will be making a few more of these for my stall at the end of November. Joining in today with Marianne from Ladybird Diaries and Chrissie from Chrissie Craft for the weekly CAL. Wishing you all a very happy and creative week.

Warm Wishes

Hannapat

xoxo