BOHOKNITS PATTERNS
by Kelly McClure
Abyss Legwarmers
Abbreviations
approx approximately beg beginning bet between BO bind off CC contrasting colour ch chain cn cable needle co cast on cont continue dc double crochet dpn(s) double point needle(s) dec(s) decrease(s) foll follow(ing) hdc half double crochet hk hook inc increase incl including Kknit K1 f&b knit l st in front and back ktbl knit through back loop kwise knitwise K2tog knit two together lp(s) loop(s) M1 make one M1L make one left M1R make one right MC main colour Ppurl pattpatternpm place marker psso passover pu pick up pwise purlwise rem remaining rep repeat rnd(s) round(s) RS right side sc single crochet sk skip sl m slip marker sp(s) space(s) ssk slip, slip, k2 slipped sts tog st(s) stitch(es) st st stockinette stitch tbl through back loop tog together ws wrong side YO varn over These legwarmers were designed specifically to wear under jeans. Their best feature is the ties that ensure they don't slink down around your ankles. They are also cute in the summer with a skirt. The originals were knit up with one skein of fingering weight and one skein of DK, however, they could be done with two skeins of fingering weight, if you prefer.
Craft: knitting Skill Level: Rookie-Apprentice-Virtuoso-Genius Skills: knit, purl, K2tog, yarn over, i-cord Sizes: adult small (shown) and large Finished Measurements: approx. 5" wide, 20" long lying flat with cuff folded down (size small) Gauge: 34 sts = 4" on 2.5 mm as given on Anne ball band; 22 sts = 4" on 4 mm as given on Soft Touch ball band Yarn: 1 x 100 g (560 yds, 215 m) fingering weight yarn; 1 x 200 g (500 yds, 457 m) DK weight Suggested Brand: 1 skein Anne by Schaefer Yarn; 2 skeins Shelridge Farms Soft Touch DK Needles: 3 mm dpns (or 12" circular - dpns required for i-cord) Other Materials: tapestry needle or teeny crochet hook This pattern is for personal use only, not for profit @ Kelly McClure Etsy: www.bohoknits.etsy.com Blogger: www.bohoknits.blogspot.com Ravelry: bohoknits
Instructions:
Make two. Starting at the top with DK yarn (MC), CO 80 (112) sts with long-tail method. Join in the rnd being careful not to twist sts. Pm for beg of rnd. Work a K2, P2 rib for 10 rnds. Rnd 11: \*K2, P2, K2tog, YO, P2\*, rep from \* to \* to end of rnd. 10 (14) eyelets. Next: work 10 rnds in 2x2 rib. Rnd 22: knit one rnd for fold line (shows as a purl rnd when cuff is turned down). Rep the first 21 rnds once more. Change to fingering yarn (CC) and st st. Use jogless stripe technique and carry strands up the back (unless you want to weave all those little guys in, but I don't recommend it!) Work 3 rnds with MC and 7 rnds with CC until legwarmers reach one inch from desired length. Obviously, you may choose a different stripe pattern (or a solid) based on your tastes and yarn choice. Once your legwarmer is long enough, change to MC and work 12 rnds in 2x2 rib. BO in rib.
Finishing:
Fold top cuff over along purl line. Block if needed. Make a 30-inch i-cord on dpns and weave through eyelets, making sure they line up. Weave in ends.
When Kelly isn't busy knitting and designing, she is exploring the Rocky Mountains with her dog, or probably drinking tea. This pattern is for personal use only, not for profit @ Kelly McClure Etsy: www.bohoknits.etsy.com Blogger: www.bohoknits.blogspot.com Ravelry: bohoknits
