Pattern for Knitted Leg Warmers
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What’s cozier than bundling up in all of your hand knitted layers to ward off the cold winter weather? Absolutely nothing. :) So, what’s one more layer?!
This pattern for knitted leg warmers is knit using the rib stitch at the top and bottom to keep them from rolling and to make it stretchier and the body of them use the classic stockinette stitch to give you that lovely slouchy look.
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About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Size: 12″ – 15” (30cm – 38cm) Calf Circumference
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Pattern Name: Perceptiveness
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 200 – 210 yards (183 – 192 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Needles & Notions
Needle Size: US 9 (5.5mm) Circular Needles with a 9” (23cm) Cable
Extras: Stitch Marker
Gauge
16 STS & 20 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Measurements
Measurements: 6″ Wide x 13 1/2″ (15cm x 34cm)
Weight: 4.1oz (115g)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up, however you can wear them either way.
Knit using the broken rib & stockinette stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place marker
STS – stitches
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Grab your favorite yarn and cast-on a pair of leg warmers to add to your cozy winter wardrobe.
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Knitting Pattern Instructions
CO 49 STS, PM, join in the round.
Round 1: *K1, P1*
Round 2: *K*
Repeat rounds 1-2, 3 more times.
Round 9: *K1, P1*
Rounds 10-60: *K* (knit until it measures 12” (30cm) from the beginning, or desired length.)
Rounds 61: *K1, P1*
Rounds 62: *K*
Repeat rounds 1-2, 3 more times.
Round 69: BO in the K1, P1 pattern
End:
Weave in the ends.
No blocking necessary.
Knit the second the same as the first.
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