Lang Legwarmers Accessory Knitting Pattern
By Lang Yarns
Specifications
| Brand: | Lang Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamless, Worked In The Round |
| Pattern Code: | PTO46-05 |
Product Description
Lang PTO46-05 Legwarmers are striking striped accessories that are stylish and great for gifting knit in Frida. The pair of legwarmers are knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. Frida by Lang Yarns has beautiful colors inspired by the beautiful works of Frida Kahlo. This yarn stripes in color combinations reminiscent of Kahlo’s painting and is sure to delight. Frida is perfect for this pair of legwarmers to show off the yarn colorway!
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 12” long and 13½” circumference
Yarn Requirements: 2 cakes Lang Frida; 100g/240yds) shown in 0007 Tan, Rust, Grey Blue, Light Grey
Needles: US 6 (4.00mm) DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 20 sts and 44 rnds = 4” in brioche stitch pattern
Lang Legwarmers
What is Being Made
The Lang Legwarmers are a pair of classic knitted leg accessories designed to provide warmth and style. Each legwarmer measures approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in length with a circumference of approximately 13½ inches (34 cm), making them suitable for layering over pants or under skirts. This downloadable knitting pattern produces two identical legwarmers, a versatile accessory perfect for both athletic and casual wear.
Techniques Used
The legwarmers are constructed using bottom-up construction, beginning with a cast-on at the lower edge and working upward to the desired length. The pattern is worked seamless and in the round, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a smooth, continuous fabric. This method of construction is achieved through the use of double-pointed needles, which allow stitches to be distributed evenly and worked in a continuous circular manner without interruption.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern featured in this design is Brioche stitch, worked in the round. The Brioche stitch creates a textured, reversible fabric with excellent elasticity and visual interest. The stitch pattern is worked over two rounds that repeat throughout:
- Round 1: Alternate purl and knit stitches around (*p1, k1, rep from * around)
- Round 2: Alternate purl and knit below stitches around (*p1, k1 below, rep from * around)
These two rounds are repeated continuously until the legwarmer reaches the desired length of 12 inches (30 cm), at which point stitches are loosely bound off to maintain the fabric's natural stretch and drape.
Materials and Tools
The legwarmers are knitted using LANGYARNS FRIDA, a premium yarn composed of merino extrafine fibers that are superwash-treated and mulesing-free. The pattern calls for 200 grams of yarn (2 balls) in the colorway brown-grey (1078.0007). Construction requires a set of ADDI double-pointed needles in size US 6 (4mm), which are essential for working seamlessly in the round.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 44 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) when working Brioche stitch on US 6 (4mm) needles. The legwarmers are cast on with 68 stitches, which are arranged evenly across the double-pointed needles before closing to begin working in the round. This gauge and stitch count produce the finished dimensions of approximately 13½ inches in circumference and 12 inches in length.
Finishing
Once the legwarmers reach their full length, all stitches are loosely bound off to preserve the elasticity of the Brioche stitch fabric. The pattern includes a finishing step of weaving in all yarn ends and blocking as desired to even out the fabric and set the stitches.
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