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Priscilla Baby Leg Warmers

©Cathy Henry 2009

Priscilla Baby Leg Warmers

Although baby leg warmers seem to be the fashion craze for babies, I noticed there is a real lack of pretty and unique baby legwarmer patterns out there. This is a pattern I designed for the little girl who likes pretty things. This pattern can be adapted to any size, even adult.

I used Patons Stretch Socks yarn in this pattern because I think the legwarmers would be more form fitting in this material but you could use any sock weight yarn. You could even use heavier weight yarn if you adjusted the amount of stitches on your needles.

I chose to knit these on two needles rather than double point because I know that many new knitters have not mastered using DP yet and this is a very easy lace pattern that would be a great starter for the new knitter who wants to try very easy lace knitting.

Sizes:
0-6 months (9-12 months) (24 months)

Materials:
Patons Stretch Socks (50g) 2 balls
Tapestry needle.
3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles
3.75mm (US 5) knitting needles

Satin Ribbon

Gauge:
28 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm or 4″ in stocking stitch

Instructions:
With larger needles,(using simple cast on to preserve stretch) cast on 38 (44, 50) sts.
Work 3/4 inch in stocking stitch (k 1 row, p 1 row).
Picot Hem Row: K1, *yarn forward, k2tg. Repeat from * to last st. K1.
Work 1 inch stocking stitch with right side facing for next row.

Eyelet Row: K1, *yarn forward, k2tg, k1. Repeat from* to last st. K1.
Work 3 more rows stocking stitch.

Lace Pattern:
Row 1: K1, *yarn forward, k2tg. Repeat from * to last st. K1.
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K2, *yarn forward, k2tg. Repeat from * across row.
Row 4: Purl
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern.

Work in pattern for 3(4,5) inches ending with row 4 of pattern and right side facing for next row. (you can custom fit this by measuring baby’s leg. This should end just below the knee cap)
Next row: Knit across increasing 1 st at beginning and end of row.
Work in stocking stitch for 1(2,3) inch (for custom fit this should be the length of the knee cap) Inc 1 st at beg and end of last row.(42,48,54 sts)

Work lace pattern for 3(4,5) inches ending with row 4 and right side facing for next row.(for custom fit, this should be 2″ below the finished length.)
Work 2 rows of stocking stitch.
Work 1 1/2″ to 2″ of k1, p1 rib stitch.
Cast off in rib stitch leaving a long enough tail to sew seam and hem.

Finishing:
Sew back seam with whip stitch.
Turn hem at picot row and loosely sew hem to preserve stretch.
Thread ribbon through eyelets and tie in pretty bow either at the front or the side.

©Cathy Henry 2009. Please do not place this pattern on any website or in any collections, free or for sale, without expressed written permission by the designer. You may place a link back to this page if you wish to share it with your visitors. You may print for your own personal use but may not distribute this pattern in any format.

I would love to get some feedback from you on this pattern. Please leave a comment below if you like the pattern. If you knit up the pattern and run into any difficulty or find a mistake please contact me.
When you complete your baby legwarmers, please PLEASE send me a picture!

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Modern Baby Longies Pattern

Baby Knit Cargo Pants

These are the nicest pair of pants for the modern baby. It is often hard to find really decent modern baby boy patterns and these are just the cutest and comfiest pair of little guy pants. Elastic waistband makes them easy to wear.

SIZE
S [M, L, XL] (shown in size L)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Waist: 17 [18, 19, 20] inches
Length: 14.25 [15.5, 16.75, 18.5] inches

MATERIALS

Rowan All Seasons Cotton [60% cotton/40% acrylic; 98yd/90m per 50g skein]; color: #169 Cookie; 3 [3, 4, 4] skeins

1 set US #7/4.5 mm double-point needles
1 16-inch US #7/4.5 mm circular needle
Stitch marker or safety pin
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle
3 five-eighths inch buttons
1 yd waistband elastic, 1 inch wide
Sewing thread
Sewing needle
GAUGE

18 sts/26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

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This is a classic crochet baby blanket that is suitable for a beginner crochet project. Quick to work up and can be made in a weekend of dedicated crocheting. The scalloped edge adds just the right amount of detail for a touch of elegance.

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Materials

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• US H/8-5.00mm crochet hook

Notes
This blanket is built body first, then the scalloped top and bottom edges are done afterwards.  The body has a simple pattern that even the newest crocheter can handle!

Stitches/Abbreviations Used
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
Shell Stitch (described below)

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