Sep

12

LEGWARMERS

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Cold weather is on its way. My mother in law is visiting from tropical India. She gets sooooooo cold in our temperate climate. Last time she was here, I crocheted her a pair of these classical legwarmers.

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http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/legwar.html

Now, she wants some more.  So, I’ve been looking around to see what pattern I might want to use this time.  She’s only 4’9″, so the pattern has to be flexible.  Ballerinas certainly tend to have longer legs.  Here’s what I’ve found:

These might work for my MIL even though she’s a bit older and will never twirl:

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http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cjif-balletSet.html?noImages=0

If these aren’t your cup of tea, try one of these:

http://naidascrochet.tripod.com/patterns/legwarmers.html

http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=4066?PID=2910&cps=21191

http://www.ehow.com/how_4597439_crochet-leg-warmers.html

And for those of you who know how I LOVE to combine crochet with recycling, try making some of these from the sleeves of an old sweater.  No, I’m really NOT a slacker.  I just think it makes sense, at least sometimes, to go with the easiest route.  The legwarmers below are from this blog:

http://girlnumbertwenty.blogspot.com/2009/01/lengthening-long-johns-yet-another-use.html

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The next two sites have no pix, but easy to follow instructions for making legwarmers from old sweater sleeves.  Ok, trim them nicely with a pretty crochet trim (from that book I just reviewed) – and stay warm!

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89780603.tip.html

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf30732459.tip.html

By jd wolfe

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2 Comments so far

  1. SJ Schiffman on September 24, 2009 10:32 am

    I like this idea, but I would finish the tops with sewn-on ribbing like they use in ready-to-
    wear clothing. This would help them stay up
    better and fit the leg more smoothly.
    I recently knit a pair of legwarmers for my tall
    teenage daughter. I also sew, quilt and crochet. Happy Holidays to you all.

  2. Caroline on October 19, 2009 4:16 am

    This is such a great idea. Thank you for sharing it. I live in Upstate New York and we have already seen nights in the 20s so extra layering is a must. This will be fun and trendy. I look forward to more of your tips.

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