Legwarmers by Jeanette Sloan

Legwarmers

Knitting
January 2004
Aran (8 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stocking stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
380 yards (347 m)
English

Summary: Knit on two needles and seamed together, in an irregular rib pattern.

Additional Yarn Information: Patterns calls for 50g (2oz) balls (approx. 87m/95yds per ball) Aran-weight extra fine merino yarn in 2 colors:

Yarn A Green x 3 balls
Yarn B Brown x 1 ball

From the pattern description: Funky, chunky, and quick to knit, these legwarmers are worked in an irregular brioche rib texture that is achieved by knitting into the stitch one row below. The cast-on and cast-off edges are knitted in a contrasting colour, although the legwarmers can be completed in a single colour if preferred.