Hodgepodge Leg Cozies by Merry Capers

Hodgepodge Leg Cozies

Knitting
November 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
547 - 656 yards (500 - 600 m)
1 size fits 15” / 38cm at calf
English
This pattern is available for $4.00 USD buy it now

These are bulky, looser fitting leg warmers with a mix of colors, patterns and textures. They are worked in the round from the top down with a few Fair Isle and cables sections. Any pattern can be substituted in any section as long as the repeat can be multiplied evenly to 80 stitches (top part) or 72 stitches (bottom part); just be sure there is a bit of stretch to it.

FINISHED SIZE: 20.25”/52cm long, 6”/15cm wide at top ribbing, 5.5”/14cm wide at bottom ribbing

Colors used:
C1 Dark Brown Mix 56 – 100 g
C2 Light Beige Brown 55 – 100 g
C3 Army Green Mix 57 – 50 g
C4 Petrol Cerise 75 – 50 g

NOTE: This pattern includes the corrugated rib stitch. Tutorials for this can be found here:
http://tutorials.knitpicks.com/wptutorials/ribbing/
http://www.vogueknitting.com/pattern_help/how-to/beyond_the_basics/vertical_stripes.aspx