These crochet arm warmers are the perfect mix of style and comfort! Using simple double and half double crochet stitches worked in the back loop only, this pattern creates a stretchy, ribbed texture that fits snugly around your arms.
Crochet Arm Warmers
Designed to be both cute and functional, these warmers are great for layering with winter outfits, lounging at home, or adding a cozy handmade touch to your wardrobe. The project works up quickly and is beginner-friendly, making it an ideal weekend make.
Materials
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver or any worsted weight (Size 4) yarn
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Tools: Stitch markers, scissors, yarn needle
- Gauge: 31" length (100+1 chains), 14" width (28 rows)
The Sleeve Body
- Begin with a slip knot and chain to your desired sleeve length plus one.
- The maker chained 100 + 1.
- Row 1: Work one double crochet (DC) in the second chain from hook and across.
- Chain one and turn.
- Row 2: Work one half double crochet (HDC) in the back loop only (BLO) across.
- Chain one and turn.
- Row 3: Work one double crochet (DC) BLO across.
- Chain one and turn.
- Continue alternating Row 2 and Row 3 until your piece measures the desired width (maker: 28 rows for 14").
- Repeat for both sleeves.
Seaming and Edging
- Fold the sleeve wrong side out and align the edges.
- Leave 35 stitches (about 10–10.5") open for the top armhole.
- Slip stitch both edges together from the wrist up to the marked point.
- For edging, slip stitch along the armhole and single crochet evenly around the wrist edge for a neat finish.
- Fasten off and weave in all ends, then turn the sleeve right side out.
Joining the Sleeves
- Lay both sleeves right side out and align the open top edges.
- Attach yarn to one top edge and slip stitch through both sleeves to join across the back/shoulder area.
- Fasten off and weave in remaining ends.
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