Calves, Turtles, & More... by Mindy Ross

Calves, Turtles, & More...

Knitting
November 2014
Patons North American Classic Wool Merino
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
50 - 800 yards (46 - 732 m)
One size fits most
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A MIX/match of pattern choices to choose from. Be it LEG WARMERS with a matching HEAD BAND, to a TURTLE NECK (close fitting cowl), to cute BOOT TOPPERS.

These versatile pieces have so many possibilities, for size, yarn type, beading if desired, and of course a little bit of your own imagination thrown in for good measure,
It’s a recipe filled with instant gratification. These pieces work up quickly with an afternoon and/or evening of ‘knitting in the round’.

Don’t let your imagination stop here, as you can certainly add any of these ‘workable/wearable thingies’ with other patterns like mitts or hats.
Possibilities radiate, so get those needles heated up for some warm and comfy accessory ‘thingies’.

CALVES~Cute “SQUISH-ABLE” Leg Warmers, to keep your “calves” happy and fashionably dramatic. Using some beads, add a little sparkle, when least expected.

TURTLE ‘COW’L~A versatile ‘turtleneck’ for close fitting, and different size instructions for longer ‘cow’l results. Add some beads and you’ve got a little glitz.

HEADBAND Quick with terrific results. Bead if you’d like, for just a hint of glitter.

BOOT TOPPERS~Quick results for a little fashion statement.

Versatile patterns, to mix/match and enjoy.
Knit in the round-no muss/no fuss.
A couple of woven ends to put in their place, and you’re finished.
Bulky, Worsted, Aran, DK all work.
(Suggested weights are considered so you’ll have something with a bit of structure)
Beading OPTIONAL

Leg Warmers-Approx 250-450 yards (228m-412m)
Boot Toppers-Approx 125-300 yards (114.3m-274.3m)
Turtle Neck ‘Cow’l - 200-600 yards (182.8m-548.7m)
HeadBand- next to nothing 50-100 yards (45.7m-91.4m)

Sizes and yardage will vary depending on yarn choice combined with needle choice.

Bead sizes-Size 3 (not to be confused with 3mm beads)work GREAT for Worsted/Aran/Bulky/DK. Here is one site that has the large holed beads. http://www.fusionbeads.com
Also http://www.firemountaingems.com has a Triangle No.5 bead, for a nice wide bead hole opening.

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