M1K: knit 1 stitch front and back loop (inc 1 stitch)
Honey's Pollen Collector Leg Warmers
by Sweet Little Wood
Yarn: Aran/Bulky yarn makes a large pair of Legwarmers (will stretch up to about 17 inches at the calf- great on bigger legs over leggings or smaller legs over jeans) or Worsted/DK which will make a smaller pair of legwarmers (will stretch up to about 12 inches at the calf). Needles: set of 4 &4.5 mm DPN for Aran/Bulky or 3.75 and 4 mm DPN for Worsted/DK weight yarn; a cable needle No gauge. The width of the stretched rib pattern is the same at the ankle as the calf so if your initial 2x2 rib stretches to the diameter you want you're good to go. M1P: pearl 1 stitch front and back loop (inc 1 stitch) BeehivePatternNotes: S2BK2: slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold at back knit 2 off left hand needle K2C: knit 2 off cable needle S2FK2: slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold at front knit 2 off left hand needle Beehive Row A: {S2BK2, K2C, S2FK2, K2C} repeat around Beehive Row B: {S2FK2, K2C, S2BK2, K2C} repeat around
Cast on 48 stitches on smaller DPN and divide stitches between 4 needles and place marker at beginning of round
: in the round for approximately 4 inches (shorten or lengthen as desired) Increase round: {K2, M1K, P2, M1P} repeat around (72 stitches) Knit 1 round on larger DPN Begin Bee-hive pattern Row 1:Beehive Row A Repeat rows 13 -28 twice more (Repeat more to add more length) Repeat beehive rows 1-13 Decrease round: {K1, K2T} repeat around (48 stitches) Change to smaller needles. If you want a slightly looser cuff for folding over boots or to fit calf size better continue with larger needles. {K2, P2} around till cuff measures approx. 4 inches. Cast off loosely in rib. Enjoy Xx Joanna
