Add the Salix Legwarmers to your autumn wardrobe for a rich, transitional accessory you’ll reach for again and again. Inspired by the gentle tones of weeping willows, these botanical beauties are the perfect project to say farewell to summer and hello to fall. The delicate texture makes them absolutely timeless, and the luxury merino wool yarn makes them ideal for gifting or treating yourself. This is a lovely accessory for layering up at home or styling with your favorite boots, bringing warmth and elegance to any outfit.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 14.25 (15.75, 17.25)″ / [36 (40, 44) cm] circumference and 12″ long.
Gauge: 25 sts and 32 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pattern after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 210 yards [192 meters] / 100grams): 213 Pines; 2 [3, 3] hanks.
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm), 32″ circular
Notions: Cable needle, tapestry needle; 1 stitch marker
Special stitches
1/1 RC: Sl 1 st on cable needle and hold at back, knit next st from left hand needle, then knit st from cable needle.
1/1 LC: Sl 1 st on cable needle and hold at front, knit next st from left hand needle, then knit st from cable needle.
Pattern notes
The pattern is written for magic loop but can easily be modified for double pointed needles.
Pattern
CO 90 (100, 110) sts. Pm for beg of rnd and join to work in the rnd. (90 (100, 110) sts)
Round 1: (P2, k1, p2, k5) 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 2: Sm, (p2, sl1 kwise wyib, p2, 1/1 LC, sl1 kwise wyib, 1/1 RC) 9 (10, 11) times.
Round 3: Sm, (p2, k1, p2, k5) 9 (10, 11) times.
Rep rows 2-3 until work measures about 12″ / 30 cm or desired length.
Finishing
BO loosely with your preferred stretchy bind off (I used the sewing bind off).
Weave in ends and block.