When designing these legwarmers I was strongly inspired by Susie Roger's Reading Mitts\*. I simply loved this simple pattern, this elegant look! I tried to design something similar, something matching. Both combined are a great eyecatcher, making an awesome autumn outfit. Enjoy knitting! \*see http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/susierogers-reading-mitts)
Materials:
2 skeins of Wolle ,Rodel Siena" (134m/50g, 4-ply, 100% merino) in color A A bit of Wolle Rodel ,Siena" in color B 3,5mm double pointed needles (Us 4)
Lace Section:
Round I: purl Round 2: knit Round 3: purl Round 4-5: knit Round 6: [ yo, k2tog ] until end of round Round 7-8: knit Round 9: purl Round 10: knit Round Il: purl
Abbreviations:
k = knit p = purl k2tog = knit two stitches together yo = yarn over Decrease round: Knit until last two stitches of round, k2tog. Gauge: 14 stitches and 2l rounds = 5x5cm (2 inches) in stockinette stitch Eyelet round: [yo, k2tog ] until end of round
Cast-on:
Cast on 78 stitches in color B using the long-tail method and divide on four needles. Join for knitting in the round.
Knitting:
Knit 4 rounds Work I eyelet round Knit 4 rounds Cut yarn and continue with color A Knit I round Work lace section once knit 4 rounds work I decrease round Repeat the last two steps (knit 4 rounds, work I decrease round) until there are only 60 stitches left. Continue knitting all rounds until the legwarmer measures 25cm (l0 inches) from the end of the first lace section.
Knit lace section once. Knit 4 rounds Work I eyelet round Knit 3 rounds
Binding off:
kl, [ kl, slip two stitches to left needle, k2tog through back loop ] repeat until all stitches are bound off.
Finishing:
Turn under the hem at the top and bottom of the legwarmers along the eyelet round and stitch in place on wrong side. Let soak in lukewarm water for a while, block gently and enjoy! The second legwarmer is made the same way.
