Spiffy Spats
ByBreeannaSveum(c)2010bsveum@gmail.com http://stitchbrinnstitch.wordpress.com
Finished Size
8" around, unstretched Yarn 100 yards heavy worsted weight wool Needles US 9/5.5 mm dpns or long circular for magic loop Notions Stitch marker Tapestry needle Four buttons
Gauge
4.5 stitches/6 rows per inch stockinette
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on BO: Bind off K: Knit P: Purl KFB: Knit into the front and back of the stitch
These spats are great for A. keeping your ankles warm and B. looking awesome while piloting your airship. They are named for my friend Spiffy, who is the most steampunk-eriffic person I know and also likes knitting and ruffles. They come in one size (but the ribbing is quite stretchy) and knit up in just a couple of hours and are SUPER easy to make. They would look awesome in a variety of colors, but I made mine in grey to match things. SPATS (knit two): CO 36. Place marker for beginning of round and work in 2x2 rib (knit 2, purl 2) around for each row), slipping the marker as you come to it for 20 rows or until desired length. Increase row: KFB around.
Continue knitting ruffle: Knit in stockinette (knit every row) for 8 rows or until ruffle reaches desired row.
Work two rows of seed stitch: row one: k1, p1 around row two: p1, k1 around BO in seed stitch. Finishing: Weave in ends. Block the crap out of the spats (seriously, this step is important to getting them to lie flat). You could wet block too, but unless you were knitting them in mud, steam is sufficient. Sew on cute buttons, rock your spats.
