Baby Legwarmers [knitting pattern]

April 20, 2015

These baby legwarmers are so fast & easy to make! They are designed to be worn either over the knee of scrunched down lower.

Size- 0-3 months
Yarn: Lion Brand Modern Baby in Chartreuse and Turquoise (1 skein each)
Needles: Size 3 knitting needles
Cast on 32 stitches in the Chartreuse color. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 1/2 inches. Change color to Turquoise
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches
Next 4 Rows: increase 1 stitch at each end (36 sts),
Work K2, P2 ribbing for 1/2″
Next 4 Rows: increase 1 stitch at each end (40 sts),
Work K2, P2 ribbing for 1/2″
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches
Bind off loosely, Sew side seam.
Repeat to make matching leg warmer
For the stripe pair:
Cast on 32 stitches in the Turquoise color. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 1/2 inches.
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches
(Pattern: Work 2 rows in white and 4 rows in Turquoise)
Next 4 Rows: increase 1 stitch at each end (36 sts),
Work K2, P2 ribbing for 1/2″
Next 4 Rows: increase 1 stitch at each end (40 sts)
Continue only using the Turquoise color
Work K2, P2 ribbing for 1/2″
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches