by Stephanie Dosen Leg warmers are good because they keep your legs warm. I guess that's why they're called that. ?
Owl meter: beginner-----advanced
Owl level:
Measurements: approx 185" long x 6^ wide (flat) Size: One size Tension/gauge: 24 sts = 4" in St stitch using US 4 or 35 mm needles.
Notions:
A pair of US 4 35mm) circular sock needles, 30cm long. Note: You could also use dpns or magic loop method. (If you knit tightly you may want to go up to size US 5) stitch marker, tapestry needle Tiny owl stitch dictionary: CO: cast on dpns: double pointed needles foll: follows/following k: knit MC: main color pm: place marker psso: pass slipped stitch over (over the next stitch)) St st: stockinette/ stocking stitch. k a row, purl a row. st(s): stitch(es) yo: yarn over
Ready? Let's go!
Right lets get going! The clouds are moving fast today. Using size US 4 needles, CO 60 sts, join in the round and pm. Rib round: \*k2 p2, repeat from \*. Work rib round 4 times. Beqin lace pattern: Round 1: knit Round 2: knit Round 3: knit Round 4: knit Round 5: \*k3, yo, (slip 1, k2tog, psso,) yo\*. Repeat \* - \* around. Round 6: knit Round 7: repeat row 5 Repeat rounds 1-7 and use one skein per leg warmer. I stopped lace at around 16" and began final ribbing as foll: Top rib round: \*k2 p2, rep from \*. Work rib for about 2.5" Bind off loosely in pattern and weave ends securely. Don't forget to make 2!
I hope you will enjoy knitting these little leggies as much as I did! Check out ravelry to see all of the creative variations people have made. I LovE 'em! Love, Stephanie xoxo Stephanie Dosen is an American singer living in London with her partner, two CATS, one DOG, and recently several GNOMES have moved in as well Come see more tiny owl knits patterns on etsy, ravelry E at www.tinyowlknits.com.
some cloudy day published by tiny owl press september 2006 Items made from this pattern are not to be sold commercially. Thanks!
