7/17/23 This pattern is currently free until January 1, 2025. At that time, it will be discontinued. This digital pattern will no longer available online.

The Plaited Leg Warmers and Hat Set works well in an acrylic blend. This is a great project for working with big needles, bulky yarn and cables. The plaiting looks really complicated, but it’s made with series of cable 6 front, and cable 6 back. The leg warmers and hat are worked from the bottom up. The leg warmers are knit with loose cuffs to be worn over jeans or with boots. The hat is also knit with loose fit, but not quite a slouch. The pattern is available with a knit 1, purl 1 rib, or a knit 2, purl 2 rib option. I like the look of both, and the choice will be yours. The Plaited Leg Warmers and Hat Set can be knit in a weekend or two, and makes a great gift or accessory.

Finished size:
leg warmers: flat 10”, stretches to 14”circumference; height 18”
hat: flat 18”, stretches to 24”circumference; height 10”

Gauge: size US #10.5, #11 needles 3.5 stitches =1”
Check the gauge! Check for squishiness and elasticity in the fabric/leg warmer.

Materials: Yarn: Acrylic blend; bulky weight
Photo: Plaited Leg Warmers and Hat Set is knit in Knit Picks Brava Bulky; 100% Premium Acrylic; 136yds/ 100g
Hat: 136yds/100g 2 Leg Warmers: 272yds/200g
The hat is knit with one skein of bulky yarn. Two skeins are needed to knit the set of leg warmers.