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Classic Cable Leg Warmers
MATERIALS
Purl Soho’s Hedgerow, 93% merino, 3.5% cashmere, and 3.5% mulberry silk. Each skein of this worsted/aran weight yarn is 243 yards/ 100 grams.
- Short Version: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s); approximately 165 (175, 270, 290, 400, 425) total yards required. We used the color Heirloom White.
- Long Version: 1 (1, 2, 2, 3, 3) skein(s); approximately 234 (240, 380, 405, 540, 575) total yards required. We used the color House Wren.
You’ll also need…
- A set of US 6 (4mm) double pointed needles (or 36-inch or longer circular needles for Magic Loop)
- A set of US 3 (3.25mm) double pointed needles (or long circular needles for Magic Loop)
- A cable stitch holder
- Stitch markers, including 1 unique
GAUGE
30 stitches and 31 rounds = 4 inches in Classic Cable pattern (see Notes) on larger needles
36 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches in Half-Twisted 2×2 Rib (see Notes), unstretched, on smaller needles
SIZE
Toddler (Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult X-Large)
To fit calf circumference of approximately 8¼ (9, 12½, 13¼, 16½, 18) inches, with 2 inches of negative ease
- Finished Circumference at Ankle: 5¼ (6¼, 8, 9¼, 10¾, 12½) inches
- Finished Circumference at Top of Calf: 6¼ (7, 9¼, 10¾, 12½, 14¼) inches
Finished Length:
- Short Version: 9¼ (9¼, 10¼, 10¼, 11¼, 11¼) inches
- Long Version: 13¾ (13¾, 14¾, 14¾, 15¾, 15¾) inches
Samples: We knit a Short and a Long version of the Adult Small size
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. See even more of Hiromi’s work on her Instagram!
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- First published: January 2025
- Page created: January 12, 2025
- Last updated: January 12, 2025 …
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