The classic leg warmers made popular in the 80's are back! Over leggings or with a mini-skirt, these knit leg warmers from Bernat Yarns will compliment your outfit and keep you cozy.
MATERIALS
- Bernat Satin (Solids: 100 g/3.5 oz or Ombres: 80 g/2.8 oz)
- Straight Version 04423 (Flamingo) Sizes XS (S-M-L-XL)
- Solids (100 g/3.5 oz) 2 (2-3-3-3) balls or Ombres (80 g/2.8 oz) 3 (3-3-4-4) balls
- Flared Version 05733 (Bermuda) Sizes XS (S-M-L-XL)
- Solids (100 g/3.5 oz) 3 (3-3-4-4) balls or Ombres (80 g/2.8 oz) 3 (3-4-4-4) balls
- Knitting Needles: sizes 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) and 5 mm (U.S. 8) or size needed to obtain gauge.
MEASUREMENTS
To fit
- Extra Small: Girls 7-11 yrs
- Small: Teens
- Medium: Teens/Ladies
- Large: Teens/Ladies
- Extra Large: Ladies
GAUGE:
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). With smaller needles, cast on 39 (43-49-55-61) sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 2 ins [5 cm], ending with RS facing for next row and inc 4 (6-6-6-6) sts evenly across last row. 43 (49-55-61-67) sts.
Flared Version Only: Change to larger needles and, beg with a knit row, proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 10 (13-13-13-13) ins [25.5 (33-33-33-33) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Next row: K4 (4-5-5-6). M1 (make one st by picking up horizontal loop lying before next st and knitting into back of loop). *K7 (8-9-10-11). M1. Rep from * to last 4 (5-5-6-6) sts. K4 (5-5-6-6). 49 (55-61-67-73) sts.
Work 11 rows even.
Next row: K4 (4-5-5-6). M1. *K8 (9-10-11-12). M1. Rep from * to last 5 (5-6-6-7) sts. K5 (5-6-6-7). 55 (61-67-73-79) sts.
Work 11 rows even.
Next row: K4 (4-5-5-6). M1. * K9 (10-11-12-13). M1. Rep from * to last 6 (6-7-7-8) sts. K6 (6-7-7-8). 61 (67-73-79-85) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 17 (20-20-20-20) ins [43 (51-51-51-51) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Knit 9 rows. Cast off loosely knitwise (WS).
Straight Version Only: Change to larger needles and, beg with a knit row, proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 17 (20-20-20-20) ins [43 (51-51-51-51) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Change to smaller needles and knit 9 rows. Cast off loosely knitwise (WS).
FINISHING
Both Versions: Sew back seam.
