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Free Range Legwarmers
DK weight leg-warmers for babies, worked in the round. These legwarmers are designed to keep little legs warm during nappy-free time, or while being worn in a sling or carrier. An i-cord drawstring tied at the ankle keeps the legwarmers in place in spite of kicks or wriggles.
Knit in next-to-skin soft yarn for semi-naked baby time, or in a rougher wool as an outer layer while baby-wearing.
The ribbed version is knit in Malabrigo Rios, and the striped version is knit in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK.
Size: (at gauge given)
To fit approx 3 - approx 24 months. Easily adjusted for length.
Ribbed Version:
Circumference: 16 cm / 6 inches (measured with relaxed fabric).
Length: 18 cm / 8 inches.
Striped Version:
Circumference: 22 cm / 8.5 inches.
Length: 18 cm / 8 inches.
Yarn:
Ribbed Version:
120 metres of DK weight yarn.
Sample uses Malabrigo Rios in the colour Sunset.
Striped Version:
DK weight yarn in the following quantities:
MC: 88 metres.
CC 40 metres.
Sample uses Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in the colours 046 Forest and 042 Pink.
Gauge
:
22 sts / 30 rows per 10 cm / 4 inches in stocking stitch, worked in the round.
Differences in gauge will affect yarn usage and finished size.
Needles:
4 mm or size needed to achieve gauge, in your preferred style for working small items in the round, eg double pointed needles, or 80 - 100 cm long circular needle for magic loop technique.
Additional Materials:
Stitch marker.
Darning needle for weaving in ends.
For blocking: pins, towel, flat surface such as towel or foam mats etc.
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- First published: November 2013
- Page created: November 9, 2013
- Last updated: July 6, 2022 …
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