Spiral Rib Leg Warmers by Purl Soho

Spiral Rib Leg Warmers

Knitting
January 2010
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches = 4 inches
in Spiral rib pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
482 yards (441 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 2 skeins of Manos del Uruguay’s 5 Ply Merino, 100% Pure Extrafine Merino Wool. Approximately 482 yards required. This color is Cinnamon #512. (NOTE: We no longer offer Manos del Uruguay’s 5 Ply Merino, but choose from one of our other worsted weight yarns.)
  • A US 7 (4.5 mm), 12-inch circular needle OR a set of US 7 double pointed needles

GAUGE
24 stitches = 4 inches in spiral rib pattern

SIZE

  • Finished Circumference: 8 inches circumference, stretching up to 16 inches
  • Finished Length: 30 inches long

NOTE: This size is for extra small to small women. To make bigger sizes, simply add a multiple of 4 stitches. Each additional 4 stitches will add 2/3 inch to the final unstretched circumference and 1 1/3 inch to the final stretched circumference. (Please note that if you increase the size, 2 skeins probably won’t be enough yarn to make your leg warmers quite 30 inches long. You can either make them a little shorter or buy an extra skein.)