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Vörå-Inspired Arm Warmers from Finland

Project Type Accessories
Categories Knitting
Author Carol Huebscher Rhoades
Format Project/Pattern

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The blue-and-white-patterned sweaters from Vörå Finland, that Carol examined at the Myrbergsgården Museum inspired the stitch pattern in these lovely arm warmers.

Materials

  • Geilsk Cotton/Wool, 55% lamb’s wool/45% cotton yarn, fingering weight, 250 yards (228.6 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) ball, 1 ball each of #C2 Blue (MC) and #C8 Natural White (CC).

  • Needles, set of 4 or 5 double pointed, size 0 (2 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

  • Tapestry needle.

Finished size: 7¼ inches (18.4 cm) long and 7¾ inches (19.7 cm) circumference, tapering to 6¾ inches (17.1 cm) at wrist; woman’s medium.

Gauge: 33 sts and 41 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in 2-color stranded knitting.

Originally published in PieceWork January/February 2015.

About Carol Huebscher Rhoades: Carol Huebscher Rhoades lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She spends much of her time translating Scandinavian textile and cookbooks into English while also continuing her research into traditional knitted garments from northern Europe, where she always finds wonderful surprises and new avenues to explore.

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