Free Knitting Pattern: Lion® Cashmere Blend Cashmere Arm Cosies

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Cashmere Arm Cosies
Lion BrandŽ Lion^® Cashmere Blend
Pattern Number: 60159A Call them what you will -- wristlets, wrist warmers, fingerless gloves, wristers, or driving gloves -- they're all fashionable. Cold office? Fingerless mitts keep your hands warm while typing.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZE: One Size
5 3/4 in. circumference x 20 in. long [14.5 x 51 cm]

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

270-098 Lion Cashmere Blend Yarn: Cream Soft natural cream
Quantity needed: 4 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 35.96

Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.60

Lion Brand Cable Needles (Set of 2)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Lion Brand Stitch Holders
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Lion Brand Stitch Markers
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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
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GAUGE:
26 sts = 4 in. [10 cm] in k 2, p 2 rib pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
2LT (left twist) Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, p1, then k2 from cable needle. 2RT (right twist) Slip 1 st to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then p1 from cable needle. CR (cross right) Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then slip purl st fromcable needle to left needle, p1, then k2 from cable needle. CL (cross left) Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, then slip purl st fromcable needle to left needle, p1, then k2 from cable needle.

INSTRUCTIONS

RIGHT COSY Cast on 61 sts. Foundation Row (WS): K1, p2, (k2, p2) 8 times, k1, p2, k3, p2, k1, (p2, k2) 4 times, k1. Row 1: P1, (p2, k2) 4 times, p1, 2LT, p1, 2RT, p1, k2, (p2, k2) 8 times, p1. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10: K the k sts and p the p sts. Row 3: P1, (p2, k2) 4 times, p2, CR, p2, k2, (p2, k2) 8 times, p1. Row 5: P1, (p2, k2) 4 times, p1, 2RT, p1, 2LT, p1, k2, (p2, k2) 8 times, p1. Rows 7 and 9: P1, (p2, k2) 4 times, p1, k2, p3, k2, p1, k2, (p2, k2) 8 times, p1. Rep Rows 1-10 until piece measures 2 in. [5 cm] from beg. Continue in established pattern and, atthe same time, dec 1 st at each side every 6th row 12 times - 37 sts. Work even until piecemeasures 15 1/4 in. [39.5 cm] from beg, end with a WS row. Thumb Gusset Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern as established over 18 sts, place marker (pm), k into front and backof next 2 sts, pm, work in pattern to end of row - 39 sts. Row 2: Work in pattern to first marker, sl marker, p4, sl marker, work in pattern to end ofrow. Row 3: Work in pattern to first marker, sl marker, k into front and back of next st, k to 2sts before 2nd marker, k into front and back of next st, k1, sl marker, work in pattern to end ofrow - 41 sts. Rep last 2 rows until there are 16 sts between markers, end with a WS row. Next Row (RS): Work in pattern as established to first marker, remove marker, k1, slip next14 sts to holder for thumb, k1, remove marker, work in pattern to end of row. Work in pattern as established on remaining sts for hand until piece measures 20 in. [51 cm]. Bindoff in pattern. Sl thumb sts back to needle. Work 4 rows in St st (k on RS, p on WS). Bind off. LEFT COSY Cast on 61 sts. Foundation Row (WS): K1, (k2, p2) 4 times, k1, p2, k3, p2, k1, p2, (k2, p2) 8 times, k1. Row 1: P1, k2, (p2, k2) 8 times, p1, 2LT, p1, 2RT, p1, (k2, p2) 4 times, p1. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10: K the k sts and p the p sts. Row 3: P1, k2, (p2, k2) 8 times, p2, CL, p2, (k2, p2) 4 times, p1. Row 5: P1, k2, (p2, k2) 8 times, p1, 2RT, p1, 2LT, p1, (k2, p2) 4 times, p1. Row 7 and 9: P1, k2, (p2, k2) 8 times, p1, k2, p3, k2, p1, (k2, p2) 4 times, p1. Rep Rows 1-10 until piece measures 2 in. [5 cm] from beg. Continue in established pattern and, atthe same time, dec 1 st at beg and end of every 6th row 12 times - 37 sts. Work even until piecemeasures same as Right Cosy to gusset. Thumb Gusset Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern for 17 sts, pm, k into front and back of next 2 sts, pm, work inpattern to end of row - 39 sts. Complete as for Right Cosy. FINISHING Sew arm and thumb seams. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit
p = purl
Pm = place marker
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sl = slip
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side

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