Dune Legwarmers by Lauren McElroy

Dune Legwarmers

Knitting
July 2021
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
33 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
391 - 614 yards (358 - 561 m)
To fit Ankle Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)” / 18 (20, 23, 25, 28) cm
English

These bottom-up, thigh-high legwarmers are a great way to work on your cable knitting skills while creating a garment you can be styled with boots for autumn and winter wear. The attractive, cable stitch pattern provided is inspired by the natural curve of sand dunes, and is set against a background of purl stitches. Size can be easily adjusted.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Notions: cable needle (or extra dpn), stitch markers (2), tapestry needle

Sizing
A (B, C, D, E)

To fit Ankle Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)” / 18 (20, 23, 25, 28) cm. (Choose a size with 0.5” / 1 cm positive ease.)

Yarn Needed:
Worsted Weight; 391 (447, 502, 558, 614) yds (358 (409. 459, 510, 561) m) used

Yarn
Mrs. Crosby Steamer Trunk; 164 yds (150 m) / 100g
3 (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins needed
Colorway: Sahra

This yarn is available as part of the July 2021 KnitCrate Mrs. Crosby Travels Club subscription.