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2x2 Ribbed Pattern Legwarmers that sligthly scunch down like a dancer's model between the knee and ankle.



Gauge: 18sts /24 rows per 4" / 10cm over Stockinette St using #8 needles
[4.5sts/6rows]

Size: Ankle Measurement = 8.5"; Top of Calf = 13"

Length: 22 "

Yarn:
440 yds Aran weight wool
This pattern works best with yarn that has springiness to hold the shape. If you think your yarn might sag, knit some fine matching elastic into top rib edge.

Needles:
#6 / 4mm needles circs or DPNs to knit in the round
#8 / 5mm needles circs or DPNs to knit in the round


Top Edge: Cast-on 56 sts using #8/5mm needles.

Switch to #6/4mm needles.

Join, being careful not to twist stitches and work in K2, P2 rib for 3 inches.

Switch back to #8/5mm needles. Work even in 2x2 rib for 11 rounds.

Next Round: K2, P2, K2, P1, K2TOG, place marker, SSK, continue working in pattern around.

Continue in 2x2 rib
AND
at the same time
DEC 1 st before and after markers as established every 12 rows 7 more times. (40 sts remain)

Switch to #6/4mm needles and work in 2x2 rib for 1 inch.

Switch to #8/5mm needles and work in 2x2 rib for 3 inches.

Bind-off all stitches loosely.



To easily change the length of the Leg-O-Chic Warmers:

Tight-to-the Knee: Work DECs once every 10 rows 8 times.

Boot Length: Work DECs once every 8 rows 8 times.


©Bonne Marie Burns
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