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A comfortable knitted hand warmer made with crochet fabric.
I tried knitting a hand warmer while wondering how crochet fabric is stretchy.
Based on my experience knitting and using hand and foot items, I feel that crochet fabric is quite sturdy, so I think hand warmers would be better than leg warmers if they were more stretchy.
These hand warmers are made with a relatively stretchy crochet fabric, and I also increased and decreased the number of stitches to create a snug fit.
My hands are on the smaller side, but my son, whose hands are considerably larger than mine, tried them on and they didn't seem too tight, so it seems they're fairly suitable for a wide range of people.
The yarn I used was one that I fell in love with at first sight and just had to have in this color.
Daruma's "Soft Lamb" seems to be about medium weight.
If you tend to knit tightly and want a larger size, you can adjust the size further by using worsted weight yarn.
Be sure to find your favorite yarn.
Preparation and materials needed for "hand warmers"
Yarn and Crochet Hook Size
Daruma Soft Lamb col.28 (30g ball, approx. 103m) 1 piece
...I managed to get just one ball.
3.5 mm (JP 6/0)
Finished size
16cm long x 9.5cm wide (maximum)
Crochet pattern for "Hand Warmers"
Right-hand knitting pattern
Left-hand knitting pattern
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Detailed instructions and steps for making "hand warmers"
① Cast on the elastic and make 36 stitches.
"Cast-on with elasticity" video explanation pagePlease refer to the following.
②In the first row, make one full circle by crossing double crochets and then knitting quarter crochets.
③At the beginning of the second row, insert the needle into the spot marked with an asterisk (the space below the double stitch and crochets of the previous row) on the knitting pattern and pull the yarn out (imagine inserting the needle into the space and doing a pull-out stitch), then start up with 3 chain stitches.
Putting the needle into the space and knitting feels similar to scooping up the chains from the previous row into a bundle.
When knitting double crochets and cross stitches from the second row onwards, follow this same procedure by inserting the needle into the space below the double crochets and cross stitches from the previous row.
Knit up to the 11th row without increasing or decreasing the number of stitches.
④ The number of stitches in each pattern will change for rows with a colored background in the knitting pattern.
Increase the number of stitches from row 12, and halfway through row 17, crochet 7 chain stitches to make the thumb hole.
The position where you knit the chain is different for your right and left hands, so please check the knitting pattern.
⑤On the 18th row, when picking up a stitch from the chain in the thumb hole, pick up one stitch on the other side of the chain and the back of the knot.
⑥The number of stitches per pattern will also change for rows 19-21 and 22-23, so please check the knitting pattern.
Cut the yarn after you finish knitting the 23rd row.
⑦When processing the yarn, process it so that the separated parts of the knitted fabric below the elastic cast-on stitch are connected.
Your "hand warmer" creations
Chiharu's "Hand Warmer"
I love Ronique's work. This time I made hand warmers. They're large enough to cover your wrists, so they're very warm. I also used the remaining yarn to make a retro pouch (free knitting pattern). I made it to fit the size of the hand warmers, so we use them as a set.
I'm thinking of making a scarf next. I look forward to seeing more wonderful creations in the future!
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