Sweat Pea Legwarmers Knit Pattern

These legwarmers were started when my orange cat Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome got sick. He passed away while these were in process, so I decided to make a pattern in tribute to him. I miss him and his snuggles every day. These leg warmers are like a warm unique hug. Always there when I need warmth and comfort. They work great as full leg warmers and as boot cuffs. The linen stitch really makes those special hand dyed yarns really pop, and they are reversible! So if you have a yarn baby with no idea what to make, give these a try! You won’t be disappointed! These are worked with Three Irish Girls sock yarn single skein, but you can use any hand dyed variegated or speckled yarn.

Size:

Adult S (XS, M, L, XL) XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL

Work leg circumference for your upper calf size at the thickest spot. Most ankles do not change much, but our calves are all different keep this in mind if you want the flair to be less pronounced.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 1” negative ease already factored in.

Calf circumference inches: 10 (8, 13, 15, 17) 20, 24, 28, 31, 35

Calf circumference centimeters: 25.4 (20.32, 33.02, 38.1, 43.18) 50.8, 60.96, 71.12, 78.74, 88.9

Leg length: 15inches/38.10cm

Yarn: Three Irish Girls Sock 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 420 yds/4oz

Color: KaPow; 1 skein makes 2 leg warmers in size (XS, S, M, L). You will need 2 skeins for anything larger.

Recommended needle:

(always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below – everyone’s different)

1 set(s) US #1.5/2.5mm circular with 32” cable (shown knit with ChiaoGoo mini sock circular #1.5)

1 set(s) US #3/mm circular with 32” cable (shown knit with Hiyah Hiyah Twist)

Notions:

progress keepers (lobster claps/pin-able marker)

stitch markers

darning needle

GAUGE:

32 sts/40 rows = 4 inches linen stitch (US #3)

You can also find it at Ravelry, Lovecrafts, and Ribblr:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweet-pea-legwarmers

https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/sweet-pea-legwarmers-knitting-pattern-by-maria-scott

https://www.ribblr.com/pattern/sweet-pea-legwarmers-knitting