warmer n.
something that generates, conserves or maintains heat.
There are hand warmers, bun warmers, bottle warmers, food
warmers, plate warmers, and bed warmers.
This month, however, we're going to talk about Leg Warmers. Leg warmers, so popular in the 90’s, are finding favour in
fashion again. They can be long, stretching up from ankles to knees, or even
over the knees. You might fold them
over boot cuffs or cover ankle boots with them.
My favourite leg warmers could more aptly be called ankle warmers
because I like shorter ones that hug around the lower leg best.
This month I’m offering my “Mock Cable Leg Warmers” pattern.
For less experienced knitters this is a great pattern. The finished project looks like true cables,
yet the pattern stitch doesn’t actually involve true cabling.
Though the pattern is knit flat, without any increases or
decreases, it is knit from the top down.
A cast-on edge is more flexible and therefore more suitable to the calf
or knee end of the leg warmer. The
process of binding off stitches is less elastic so it is better to have that
end of the leg warmer around the ankle.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner why not show a little
love to your legs!
