Burda Style For people who sew
Description
These Smocking Legwarmers from Luxe Knits: The Accessories are very easy to knit, even for a beginner; the trick is that you smock them into a pattern afterwards. You can make them short as shown in the picture or any length you like!
Material Notes
ArtYarns Cashmere Sock (67% cashmere, 25% wool, 8% nylon; 1.75oz/50g = 160yd/146m: 2 skeins – approx 225 yd/232 of sport weight yarn, small amount of waste yarn in a contrasting color, knitting needles: 4mm (size 6 U.S.) 16"/41cm circular needle, tapestry needle.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Apr 8, 2011, 05.29 AMby ciaoterra
Ohhh I like these! I didn’t even think to look for knitting patterns on Burda.. yay!
Apr 6, 2011, 08.23 PMby stitchintime99
great pattern
Apr 5, 2011, 11.19 PMby jera
Oh, neat-o. I am always trying to find stylish ways to cover my tattoo at work. These would be great.
Apr 5, 2011, 11.15 PMby stitchybritt
They look great! I am going to give them a go.
Apr 5, 2011, 08.17 PMby pattyv
thank you for sharing laura zukaite with us. She is amazing!!
Apr 5, 2011, 07.28 PMby sharai
I can’t wait to get my needles workin on a pair of these! I already have the perfect shoes I want to pair them with. Super cute!
Apr 5, 2011, 06.39 PMby hmmilo
great idea combining sewing technique with knitting!
Apr 5, 2011, 06.22 PMby anna1603
They are so nice. I didn´t know, that knitt legwarmers can look so chic.
Mar 30, 2011, 06.45 PMby Shira B
the instructions are so good :) thanks!
Mar 30, 2011, 10.36 AMby magdamagda
Such a cool cool thing!