Piper is a pair of cozy knitted legwarmers featuring a classy lace and ribbing stitch pattern. They are worked from the top down in the round. This pattern contains instructions in both written and charted formats.

Pattern uses the following techniques: Tubular cast on and sewn bind off (optional, tutorials linked), simple lace (includes k3tog, sssk).

Finished measurements for sizes 1, (2, 3), 4, 5, (6, 7):
For best fit, choose a size with finished measurements 0-2 inches/ 0-5 cm smaller than your calf at its widest point. This negative ease helps keep the legwarmers from falling down.
Finished Calf Circumference: 10, (12, 14), 16, 18 (20, 22) inches/ 25, (30, 35), 40, 45, (50, 55) cm

Finished Leg Length:
Calf: 10 inches/ 25 cm
Knee: 14 inches /35 cm
Over knee: 21.5 inches/ 55 cm

Gauge: 3 repeats of pattern, blocked: 27 stitches = 4.75 inches/ 12 cm

Yarn:
DK weight wool or wool blend; 150, (200, 250), 250, 300, (300, 350) g;
380, (445, 510), 570, 635, (700, 760 yds/ 350, (405, 465), 520, 580, (640, 700) m

Needles:
Ribbing: US #3/3.25mm circular needle/double points or one size smaller than needle used for leg.
Leg: US #4/3.5mm circular needle/double points or size required to get gauge.

Notions: Yarn needle, tape measure.

Many thanks to my tester blueaubrey!