Perfectly Flared Legwarmers
By BethNouveau
Yarn: Red Heart SuperSaver (camo) 1 skein Needles: size 8 circular needle (12 inch) and DPNs or as necessary to get gauge Gauge: 30 sts and 20 rows over $4^{\prime\prime}$ (inches) in stockinette Sizing: One Size Fits Most. These are roughly 19.5 inches long. My calf is 13.5 inches in circumference at its widest. Add width orlength to customize these Findings: Over time, the ribbed band at the top of the legwarmers may stretch out and they may fall down your legs. I recommend purchasing some swimsuit fabric (lycra) from a fabric store, sew it into a circular band and into the underside of the ribbed band of the legwarmers to help hold them up.
Directions:
CO 28 sts on size 8 DPNs and knit in K2P2 rib for 20 rows. Switch to stockinette, and PM before the $1^{\mathrm{{st}}}$ and $15^{\mathrm{th}}$ sts.Knit for12 rows. Next, we begin the increases. On the next row, KrB before the first PM, continue knitting, and KrB again before the second PM. Knit two rows even. Repeat the past three rows until you have 60 total sts, which is roughly 15 inches from the top, switching to the circular needle when it is comfortable to do so. Knit without increasing for 17 more rows or try these on and knit to one inch before the bottom of your heel Switch to a K2P2 rib for 5 rows BO Weave in ends and Block @2010 BethNouveau. All Rights Reserved. Pattern can be found at www.bethnouveau.com Pattern support provided free at bethnouveau@gmail.com
