This pattern was originally published as part of Twisted’s Mad About Tosh Club in October 2013.

If you’re going to surf the waters of the Pacific Northwest, you need a wetsuit, booties and gloves – even in August. And after you finish riding the waves, there’s nothing better than bundling up in some cozy knitwear and hanging out on the beach for a bit. These versatile legwarmers are the perfect accessory for just such an occasion. Pull them up high to keep off the chill or slouch them down to keep the sand at bay. They’re a speedy knit and shockingly stretchy -- great for all the surfers (and land-lovers) in your life.

Yarn - 250 yards/230 meters sport-weight yarn. Shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Sport (100% superwash merino wool; 270 yards/247 meters per 4.2 ounce/118 gram skein), colorway Clematis.
Gauge - 23 stitches = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Measured after blocking.
Needles - US #5/3.75mm (or size to get gauge) for knitting a small item in the round (either double pointed, two circulars, or one long circular for magic loop).
Skill level - Advanced beginner (lace, knitting in the round).
Size/Finished measurements - Petite (Regular). 8”/20 cm (9”/23 cm) circumference unstretched. Measured after blocking. To fit calf circumferences of 12-15”/ 30-38 cm (15-20”/38-50 cm).