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Knit Leg Warmers
There’s nothing more inviting on a cold, blustery day than soft and comfy leg warmers, a colorful accent to any winter garment. When only the very best will do, give a gift that will be treasured for years to come.
Designed by Darlene Dale
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Project #:
e07482 |
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Skill Level:
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SIZES
Woman's Medium (Large)
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KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 15½ (16½)-inches/39.5 (42) cm.
Width around calf: 11½ (13½)-inches/29 (31.5) cm.
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GAUGE
In 1x1 rib using size 7 needles, 24 sts and 24 rows = 4-inches/10cm.
In pattern st, using size 7 needles, 22 sts and 24 rows = 4-inches/10cm.
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In 1x1 rib using size 9 needles, 22 sts and 22 rows = 4-inches/10cm.
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In pattern st, using size 9 needles, 20 sts and 22 rows = 4-inches/10cm.
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HELPFUL HINTS
Place markers between 6 cable sts and 8 Blackberry sts.
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NOTE
Medium size sock is worked on size 7 needles and Large size sock is worked on size 9 needles.
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ABBREVIATIONS
C4F (cable 4 front 4): P1, slip next 2 sts onto cable needle, knit next 2 sts, then knit 2 sts from cable needle.
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STITCHES USED
1x1 rib (multiple of 2 sts + 1)
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Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; repeat from * across, end k1.
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Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.
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Repeat Row 2 for 1x1 rib.
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Blackberry st panel (worked on 8 sts).
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Row 1 (WS): * (K1, p1, k1) in next st, p3tog; repeat from * once.
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Row 3: * P3tog, (k1, pl, k1) in next st; repeat from * once.
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Repeat Rows 1-4 for Blackberry St panel.
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MOCK SOCK (make 2)
Starting at ankle, with size 7 (9) needles, CO 55 (57) sts.
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Mark on wrong side with a small piece of different color yarn, so you will know that it is the top.
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Row 1 (WS): P1, * k1, p1; repeat from * across, ending with p1.
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Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; repeat from * across, ending with k1.
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Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for rib for 1½-inches (3.5cm), ending with Row 1.
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Knit next row, inc 3 (1) sts evenly spaced -- 58 (58) sts.
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Establish cable and Blackberry St as follows:
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Row 1 (WS): P1, * ([k1, p1, k1] in the next st, p3 tog) twice, place marker (pm), k1, p4, k1, (pm); repeat from * across, ending with p1.
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Row 2: K1, * p1, k4, p1, sl marker, p8, sl marker: repeat from * across, ending with k1.
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Row 3: P1, * (p3tog, [k1, pl , k1] in next st) twice, sl marker, k1, p4, k1, sl marker; repeat from * across, ending with p1.
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Row 4: K1, * p1, CF4, p1, sl marker, p8, sl marker; repeat from * across, ending with k1.
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Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until piece measures 14 (15)-inches from beginning inc 1 st on last row; end with a RS row – 59 (59) sts.
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Work 1x1 rib same as for ankle rib for 1½-inches, ending with WS row.
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FINISHING
Sew side seams. Using yarn needle, weave in ends.
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| Tip: Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used. Make these legwarmers in multiple colors for great gift-giving ideas. |
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| The information on this instruction sheet
is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor
results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at
each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability
from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of
this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since
we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the
application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims
any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI. |
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