How To Knit Arm Holes Pattern For Beginners

Knitting armholes is like piecing together a comfy puzzle for your arms! It's where you shape your sweater or cardigan so your arms fit snugly in. Just like a hug, knit arm holes keep everything cozy and let you move easily without bunching up or squeezing tight. You watch the magic happen as your needles dance, turning yarn into a perfect spot for your arms to pop through.

Knit Arm Holes Pattern

Materials Needed

12mm circular knitting needles
Yarn of choice (thickness suitable for 12mm needles)

Step by Step Pattern

Cast On:

Begin by casting on the required number of stitches for your project size. The exact number isn't specified, so adjust based on the width of the top you're making.

Knit the Body:

Using the regular knit stitch, work on the body of the top until you reach the desired length for the beginning of the armholes.

Marking the Armholes:

Find the middle point of your project. Divide this middle point into two equal sections to determine where your armholes will begin.
Place markers on either side of these sections. If you don't have markers, you can use a piece of scrap yarn.

Creating Armholes:

At the marker for the beginning of the first armhole, cast off 14 stitches (adjust the number based on the size of the armhole you want). Continue knitting until you reach the marker for the second armhole and repeat the cast-off process.

Bridging Over Armholes:

After casting off the stitches for the first armhole, cast on 16 stitches (or the required number to match the armhole size) to bridge over the gap. This creates the upper part of the sleeve.
Knit regularly around the top, repeating this process for the second armhole.

Continue Knitting:

Keep knitting in a regular stitch until you reach the desired length for the arm sections of your top.

Finishing Touches:

Once the body and armholes are completed, you may choose to knit a few additional rows for a thicker, more defined neck area before casting off.
For any loose strings, especially around the armholes, use a crochet hook to weave them into your project neatly.

Final Steps:

After completing the main top, you have the option to add longer sleeves. Continue knitting in the round from the armholes to extend the sleeves to your desired length.