Rambler Legwarmers by Derya Davenport

Rambler Legwarmers

Knitting
October 2011
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in ribbing
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
437 yards (400 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Sweet lacy legwarmers for rambling or lolling like a rose. Can be worn with the plain ribbing or the lace foremost, for different looks. Easy to memorise lace stitch, suitable for beginners. Whip up a pair over the weekend.

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details

YARN: 1 ball Feza Angora (100gr; 50% mohair / 50% acrylic; 400m / 440yds) or approx. 400m / 440yds of 4-ply yarn.
NEEDLES: 3mm (US 3) double pointed needles, or size to get gauge.
GAUGE: Ribbing: 26sts / 30 rows over 10cm/4in in unstretched ribbing.
1 pattern repeat (8 rounds / 12 sts) is 4cm/1.5in x 2.5cm/1in unstretched.
SIZE: Finished size will be 55cm/21.5in in length, 20cm/8in in circumference, unstretched. To fit calves up to 45cm/18in around.

Instructions are both written & charted. I’ve also given advice on knitting eyelets at the top of the legwarmers for ribbon or elastic, and also some pointers on adjusting the fit.