Knit up a pair of adorable baby leg warmers to keep the baby nice and warm during the springtime evenings.
Knitting loom: Sock Loom 2. All-n-One knitting loom can also be used.
Yarn: Baby Cables Leg Warmers: Approx 100 yds of worsted weight baby alpaca blend yarn. Sample was knit using Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Brush. Color 2671 (light pink). Slouchy Leg Warmers: Approx 100 yds of sports weight merino wool yarn. Sample was knit using Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash. Color 101 (pink blends).
Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle, cable needle (or a stitch holder).
Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rows= 4 inches in stockinette.
Size: 6-9 months
Abbreviations
K=Knit stitch (May substitute with the flat stitch or the u-stitch). Sample was worked with the U-stitch.
P=purl stitch
LC=Left Cross (LC)—done over 2 stitches
Step 1: Take working yarn behind peg 1 (skipping peg 1).
Step 2: Knit peg 2; remove loop and place stitch on cable needle and hold it to the center of the loom.
Step 3: Move stitch from peg 1 to peg 2 (leaving peg 1 empty).
Step 4: Place stitch from cable needle on peg 1.
Step 5: Knit peg 2.
Rep=Repeat
Rnd(s)=Round(s)
Pattern notes: It is imperative to use a loose cast on method such as the ewrap cast on. Also, recommend to bind off loosely.
INSTRUCTIONS
Baby Cables Leg Warmers
~Using the Baby Alpaca Blend Yarn
Cast on 32 sts, prepare to work in the round.
Rnd 1-6: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 7: *LT, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 8: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnds 5-8: 8 more times (or until desired length).
Next 5 rnds: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Bind off loosely with open removal method. Weave ends in. Block lightly.
Slouchy Leg Warmers
~ Used the merino wool blend yarn
Cast on 32 sts, prepare to work in the round.
Rnd 1-10: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Next 6 rnds: k to the end of rnd.
Next 4 rnds: p to the end of rnd.
Rep last 10 rnds: 4 more times (or until desired length).
Next 10 rnds: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Bind off loosely with open removal method. Weave ends in. Block lightly.