Webbed Legwarmers, by Vickie Howell for Bernat

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Webbed Legwarmers, by Vickie Howell for Bernat

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Simple, black & white, slip stitch color work -- knit with Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) yarn -- creates a webbed background for an embroidered spider to lurk on. Make these for your own scary, sweetie and they'll be as cozy as they are creepy while wearing them!

The Scoop!

SIZE
One size to fit toddler 2-3 yrs

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 8” [20.5 cm] circumference x 9½” [24 cm] long

MATERIALS
Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) (70% Acrylic /30% Wool; 167 yds/153 m),
A Black(ish) (00001) 1 ball
B White(ish) (00004) 1 ball
C Pumpkin(ish) (00013) 1 ball
Set of 4 size 5 mm (U.S. 8) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows= 4” [10 cm] in stocking st

ABBREVIATIONS
K = Knit
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise
St(s) = Stitch(es)

Knit It!

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Cuff: With A, cast on 36 sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 needles. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.
1st - 8th rnds: *K2. P2. Rep from * around.

Body:
9th rnd: With B, knit.
10th rnd: Purl.
11th and 12th rnds: With A, K1. *Sl1. K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sl1. K1.
to last 2 sts. Sl1. K1.

13th and 14th rnds: With B, rep 9th and 10th rnds.
15th and 16th rnds: With A, *K3. Sl1. Rep from * around.
Rep 9th to 16th rnds 5 times more. Rep. 9th to 16th rnds until work measures 8 ½ of inches or desired length!
Rep 9th and 10th rnds once more.
Next rnd: With A, knit.
Next 8 rnds: *K2. P2. Rep from * around.

Bind off in ribbing.

Finish It!

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Weave in ends.
Using tapestry needle, C and photo as guide, embroider spider on front of leg warmer.

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