Fair Isle Leg Warmers by Marly Bird

Fair Isle Leg Warmers

Knitting
November 2013
Sport (12 wpi) ?
US 5 - 3.75 mm
English

What’s old is new again, especially with leg warmers. They add that perfect little something to any outfit that bares the legs. Knitting these is also a great way to try out your new Fair Isle skills.

Materials and vital statistics
✓ Measurements: 14 inches x 14 inches
✓ Yarn: Cascade Yarns “Cascade 220 Sport” (100% Peruvian highland
wool; CYC #3, 164 yards, 1.75 ounces 50 grams)
• Color A: Dark Gray, 1 ball
• Color B: Lime Green, 1 ball
• Color C: Magenta, 1 ball
✓ Needles: One 16-inch size US 5 (3.5 mm) circular needle or dpn’s to work in the round, or size needed to obtain gauge
✓ Other materials: Stitch marker, yarn needle to weave in ends
✓ Gauge: 24 stitches per 4 inches in stockinette stitch (6 stitches per 1 inch)