Cabled Up Leg Warmers by Amy LaRoux

Cabled Up Leg Warmers

Knitting
February 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in US size 8 needles in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
240 yards (219 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $5.00.

Beautiful cables and blended ombre color make up these practical leg warmers. Thoughtful details make up the design: buttons at the cuffs to allow the warmers to fit over shoes and boots, color blending built into the pattern. There are also no increase stitches, as the cables strategically unfold through the pattern to allow the warmers to grow at the top. These are a fun and relatively easy knitting project, and the finished product will keep your legs warm all winter long in style. One size fits many. Finished measurements, when laid flat:

Finished Measurements (after blocking):
19” in total length, measured from top to bottom hem, stretchy
9” circumference at bottom edge when buttoned, un-stretched
11” circumference at top edge, un-stretched

These leg warmers are very stretchy and will easily accommodate different shapes and sizes - they are meant to conform to the legs.

Skill level: intermediate

Material List:
#4 worsted weight yarn in two colors, approximately 210 yards of each (420 yards, total)
US size 8 16” circular needles OR US size 8 straight needles and DPNs
One additional US size 8 DPN (if not using DPNs for knitting in the round)
One stitch marker to mark the end of round
Six buttons, 1/2” in diameter
Sewing needle and thread
Darning needle

Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” on US size 8 needles in stockinette stitch