Fashion Leg Warmers

The classic leg warmers made popular in the 80's are back! Over leggings or with a mini-skirt, these knit leg warmers from Bernat Yarns will compliment your outfit and keep you cozy.

You can find this beginner knit pattern, along with several other easy knitting patterns, in our free eBook, Learn How to Knit for Beginners:  27 Easy Knitting Patterns.

MATERIALS

• Bernat Satin (Solids: 100 g/3.5 oz or Ombres: 80 g/2.8 oz)
• Straight Version 04423 (Flamingo) Sizes XS (S-M-L-XL)
• Solids (100 g/3.5 oz) 2 (2-3-3-3) balls or Ombres (80 g/2.8 oz) 3 (3-3-4-4) balls
• Flared Version 05733 (Bermuda) Sizes XS (S-M-L-XL)
• Solids (100 g/3.5 oz) 3 (3-3-4-4) balls or Ombres (80 g/2.8 oz) 3 (3-4-4-4) balls
• Knitting Needles: sizes 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) and 5 mm (U.S. 8) or size needed to obtain gauge.

MEASUREMENTS
To fit

• Extra Small: Girls 7-11 yrs
• Small: Teens
• Medium: Teens/Ladies
• Large: Teens/Ladies
• Extra Large: Ladies

GAUGE:
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). With smaller needles, cast on 39 (43-49-55-61) sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 2 ins [5 cm], ending with RS facing for next row and inc 4 (6-6-6-6) sts evenly across last row. 43 (49-55-61-67) sts.

Flared Version Only: Change to larger needles and, beg with a knit row, proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 10 (13-13-13-13) ins [25.5 (33-33-33-33) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Next row: K4 (4-5-5-6). M1 (make one st by picking up horizontal loop lying before next st and knitting into back of loop). *K7 (8-9-10-11). M1. Rep from * to last 4 (5-5-6-6) sts. K4 (5-5-6-6). 49 (55-61-67-73) sts.
Work 11 rows even.
Next row: K4 (4-5-5-6). M1. *K8 (9-10-11-12). M1. Rep from * to last 5 (5-6-6-7) sts. K5 (5-6-6-7). 55 (61-67-73-79) sts.
Work 11 rows even.
Next row: K4 (4-5-5-6). M1. * K9 (10-11-12-13). M1. Rep from * to last 6 (6-7-7-8) sts. K6 (6-7-7-8). 61 (67-73-79-85) sts.

Cont even until work from beg measures 17 (20-20-20-20) ins [43 (51-51-51-51) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Knit 9 rows. Cast off loosely knitwise (WS).

Straight Version Only: Change to larger needles and, beg with a knit row, proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 17 (20-20-20-20) ins [43 (51-51-51-51) cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Change to smaller needles and knit 9 rows. Cast off loosely knitwise (WS).

FINISHING
Both Versions: Sew back seam.