Earth Mama legwarmers were inspired by my dear friend Eve, who is the quintessential embodiment of an Earth goddess spendinging her days on her organic farm tending the various plants and lovingly raising animals. These legwarmers were created to keep legs warm while working with the damp earth of Spring but they are perfect for yearround, pairing nicely with everything from work boots to heels. Wear them pulled up for warmth or slouched for a trendy look. The ribbing and flared ankle cuffs make them hug the legs while fitting most shapes and sizes. Repeats of the pattern allows to customize the length and width for those wishing to do so.
Finished Measurement:
Two sizes M (L )fits 12.5-14.5 inch (14.5 - 16.5 inch) calf circumference Length = 17.5 inches with boot cuff folded down. See customizing options to increase length.
Materials:
Approx. 175 g / 450 meters (200g /500 meters) of sport weight wool (4 50g skeins of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport Weight in “Mink Heather" pictured). - US size 3/ 3 mm curricular needles long enough for magic loop (I use 16 inch / 40 cm length) - US size 4/ 3.5mm curricular needles long enough for magic loop (I use 16 inch / 40 cm length) 一 Stitch markers for marking the beginning of your round. Two 1 inch / 2.5 cm buttons Gauge: 6 sts per 1 inch / 2.5 cm in stockinette stitch unblocked using size 4 / 3.5 mm needles
Techniques Used:
Co - Cast On K - Knit P- Purl K2tog - Knit 2 together Ssk - Slip, slip, Knit. Yo - Yarn Over Pm - Place marker PSSO - Pass slipped stitch over LT - Left Twist C4F- Cable 4 Forward C4B - Cable 4 Back C8F - Cable 8 Forward C8B- Cable 8 Back BO - Bind Off
Directions: (Top Down)
Left Legwarmer: Boot Cuff Ribbing: Using 3 mm needles, CO 8o (9o) sts, join in the round and pm to mark the beginning of your round. Using the magic loop method, I divided sts 40 / 40 (40 /50) between the twosides \*K1, p1 until you reach 1 inch in length Buttonhole setup: At the beginning of the next round, K1, BO the next 3 sts, \*k1, p1 until the end of the round. Next round: K1, Yo 3 times, \*k1, p1 until the end of the round. Continue in \*k1, p1 rounds until cuff measures 4 inches / 10 cm in total. Switch to 3.5 needles and continue as follows: Body of Legwarmer: Charted Instructions: (see next page for Chart A) Row 1-8 : K2, [Chart A- Worked over the next 36 sts once], \*k4, p1 until last 2 sts, k2. Written Instructions: Row 1: K2, p2, k4, p1, k2tog yo, p1 k16 p1, k2tog yo, p1, k4, p2, \*k4, p1 until last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: K2, p2, k4, p1, yo ssk, p1 k16 p1, yo ssk, p1, k4, p2, \*k4, p1 until last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: K2, p2, C4F, p1, k2tog yo, p1 C8F C8B, p1, k2tog y0, p1, C4B, p2, \*k4, p1 until last 2 sts, k2. Row 4: Repeat Row 2 Row 5: Repeat Row 1 Row 6: Repeat Row 2 Row 7: K2, p2, C4F, p1, k2tog y0, p1 K 16, p1, k2tog yo, p1, C4B, p2,\*k4, p1 until last 2 sts, k2. Row 8: Repeat Row 2
Instructions for Charted and Written continued:
Repeat 13 times (for a total of 14 repeats) \* if you wish to make a longer or shorter legwarmer length, each repetition of the chart adds approx. I inch.
Ankle Cuff Ribbing:
\*Set-up Row for large size: K1, k2tog, p2 [k2, p2] 10 times, k1 k2tog, p2 \*k2, p2 until the end of row (88 sts total) Proceed to Row 2 of chart or written instruction. Charted Instructions: Follow Chart B, repeating until end of round on each row.
Chart B
Written Instructions:
Row I : \*K2, p2 until end of round. Row 2: \*LT, p2, k2, p2. Repeat from \* until end of round. Row 3: Repeat Row 1. Row 4: \*K2, p2, LT, p2. Repeat from \*until end of round.
Instructions for Charted and Written Continued:
Repeat Row I -4 , 4 more times (for a total of 5 repeats) BO Fold down top cuff of legwarmer. Line button up with buttonhole and sew into place.
Right Legwarmer:
Boot Cuff Ribbing:
Using 3 mm needles, CO 8o (9o) sts, join in the round and pm to mark the beginning of your round. Using the magic loop method, I divided sts 40 / 40 (4o /5o) between the two sides \*K1, p1 until you reach 1 inch in length Buttonhole setup: At the beginning of the next round, kl, p1 until the last 4 sts. BO next 3 sts, p1. Next round: k1, p1 until the last st. Yo 3 times, \*pI.
Continue in \*k1, p1 rounds until cuff measures 4 inches / 10 cm in total. Switch to 3.5 needles and follow the directions for Body of Legwarmers and Ankle Cuff_as stated above for the left legwarmer, Lightly block both legwarmers and enjoy! Pattern Copyright 2015 Natalie Raedwulf. All rights reserved. Pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. n.raedwulf@gmail.com www.facebook.com/wolfandfaunknits
