Cherishable Creations
Cross Bow Legwarmers
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Supplies:
Lighter worsted weight yarn (such as Caron Simply Soft) 1/9 5.5mm hook 2 small buttons to make bows removable Yarn needle Gauge: 8 DC x 3 rows = 2 x 2 in square Not extremely important for this. Abbreviations: CH = Chain ST = Stitch SLST = Slip stitch SC = Single crochet HDC = Half-double crochet DC = Double crochet
Pattern:
Begin with top band: Row 1: CH 6. SC in 2nd CH from hook and each across. (5) Row 2: CH 1, turn. SC in front loop of each ST across. (5) Repeat row 2 until the band would fit snugly around calf. Size estimates (# divisible by 3): Child's calf - 30 rows Small adult - 39 rows SLST to join beginning and ending STs to form a band. Round 1: CH 1. SC in the end of each row (For 39 rows for the band, SC 39 - divisible by 3). SLST in 1st SC. Round 2: CH 3. DC in next ST, DC in same ST as CH-3 (going behind 1st DC). \*DC in next ST. Skip 1 ST. DC in next ST. DC in skipped ST (going behind the previous DC).\* Repeat from \* to \* around. Join w/ SLST to top of CH3. Repeat round 2 until the length desired is reached. 1 like to use 12 rounds for small adult. Finishing band: CH 1. SC in each ST around. Join w/ SLST to 1st SC. Repeat finishing band for 2 more rounds. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Bow:
Row 1: CH 26. Join w/ SLST to 1st CH. Row 2: CH 1. SC in same ST and each ST around. (26) Repeat row 2 for 4 more rounds. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Center bow: CH 7. HDC in 2nd CH from hook and each across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail Wrap the “Center bow" around the middle of the bow and sew together using long tail. Continue to use long tail to sew on the button on the back of the bow, or secure the bow directly to the legwarmer. Weave in ends. Attach the bow with the button in a place between the band and body of the legwarmer. Or find a place in that area where the button fits snugly. Repeat the process for the other legwarmer. e link to Facebook: https: / /www.facebook.com/CherishableCreations
