This cable knit arm warmers pattern will allow you to create large, medium and small twisted cables in an intricate design.
I wanted to share with you another free knitting pattern that has been inspired by the TV show Outlander.
This is the latest pattern in my Outlander collection, you can see the other Outlander patterns here.
*Scroll down for the printable pattern and don’t forget to pin and share!*
Outlander
If you have been watching the Outlander TV series, through all of the seasons, Claire has worn fingerless gloves and wrist warmers.
The outfit that inspired this design was Claire’s bridal dress, she wasn’t wearing any knitted pieces but I think it would have been a great match!
The colours in the dress are just lovely for spring, with the ivory, and sage green.
Arm Warmers
Inspired by Claire Fraser wearing beautiful knitted peices, the arm warmers are knit flat and then seamed.
The large cables are seen twisting up through the design, moving up into a medium cable and then finally a smaller cable.
The design is similar to another pattern in my Outlander collection, Claire’s cable knit wrist warmers.
Cable Knit
This pattern is for intermediate knitters, as the cable knit stitches that have been used are a little bit more complicated.
The cables are intertwined throughout the front piece of the wrist warmers with a stocking stitch flat piece on the underside of the arm/wrist.
The pattern could be a bit difficult if you have never picked up the needles before, but if you have many projects under your belt and are looking to do something a bit more complicated, this pattern is worth your time!
The Yarn
For this project I used two yarns knit together, to give a fluffy texture.
I used La Mia Natural Wool in the colour beige(H2) from Hobium yarns and knit that with Drops Kid-Silk in pearl grey (09).
Knitting with two strands together was fun and gave a great texture to the wrist warmers.
Free Knitting Patterns
If you are new to knitting and want to learn how to knit there are many easy and free patterns on my website, just take a look at my knitting pattern library, with patterns for women, men, baby, kids, pets and the home.
Cable Knit Wrist Warmers Pattern
Make a pair of cable wrist warmers with the easy to print out pattern below, then come back and let me know what you think in the comments or leave a review!
Make 2 pieces the same – with two strands of yarn held together – and knit flat on straight needles. First Cable Second Cable Third Cable Fourth Cable Fifth Cable Ribbed cuff Making up Stitch the side seam using the invisible seam stitch. Weave in any loose ends. This pair of arm warmers knits up quickly in medium yarn, and the cable design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit. You are welcome to sell items knit from this pattern, I just ask that you give pattern credit to Handy Little Me and link to www.handylittleme.com in any listings. Thank you! Size - Women's medium Length = 10 inches Width (laying flat and unstretched) = 4 inches Gauge = 10 sts in 10 rows in 2 inches. Abbreviations CO - cast on Cont - Continue C24F - (Cable 24 front) - Slip 12 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in front of work, (K2, P2) 3 times from the left needle, then (K2, P2) 3 times from the cable needle. C16F - (Cable 16 front) - Slip 8 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in front of work, (K2, P2) 2 times from the left needle, then (K2, P2) 2 times from the cable needle. C8F - (Cable 8 front) - Slip 4 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in front of work, K2, P2 from the left needle, then K2, P2 from the cable needle. K – knit P - purl PM - Place marker St(s) – stitch(es) Rep - repeatCable Knit Wrist Warmers
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Karen Powell says
March 19, 2019 at 4:39 pmfyi , there is a K2 missing from (cable 5, row 1) after the C8F instructions as the last 2 sts of that row. It is such a beautiful cable.
Thank you for sharing your skill with us all.
handylittleme says
March 19, 2019 at 6:16 pmHello Karen, thank you so much for your kind words and for telling me about that missing K2, I have now added it to the pattern. I love the photographs you shared of your arm warmers, they look awesome! 🙂