A bit of knitting

Hiya Claireliz here...

I've not done as much papercrafting as I would like lately as I've been distracted by some knitting, my Mum mentioned that she would like some legwarmers for her birthday, so I thought I'd knit her some, it seemed like a good idea at the time until about a week later when she said she'd like very long legwarmers that ruffle to just over the knee, which means I've been knitting a super long legwarmer....

 

It's currently just above my knee so I have a way to go yet, also - the problem is legwarmers come in pairs, this is just one so I have another to knit yet (& all before the end of April - help please, it's taking ages)

 

The pattern is really easy, cast on 66 stitches to 5mm circular needles, then join the edges of the cast on row so your knitting in the round, then just knit 3 purl 3 until they reach the desired length, then cast off. Repeat for the second legwarmer. You can also do this using DPNs (double pointed needles), I can't get the knack of those so I stick with circulars lol.

That's all from me for now, thanks for stopping by & taking the time to leave lovely comments, it's always much appreciated & be sure to drop in tomorrow when we have something new to share with you all.

Take care & see you soon

C xx

 

Comments

[Debbie Roberts]

Lovely leg warmers, I remember them the first time around lol.

I have recently started knitting again, I find it really theraputic. x

[Lynne V]

Lovely, I've been knitting again too.

[Eleanor]

Need a pair of those up here, such a pretty colour too.
E x

[caz]

I can't get the hand of circular needles....they scare me a bit :-P I think your leg warmers will look fab when they are done!!

[Anne]

They're great. Am wondering though, is your mum a dancer or are they going to be a fashion statement?
Anne xx

[Claireliz]

LOL Anne, she's just going to wear them under joggers to keep her ankles warm (don't know why she wanted thigh high ones) if she wears them as a fashion statement I'll have her put in a home :D
C
xx