I asked him if he'd like me to make a pair. His eyes lit up. I asked what color. He brought me 2 t-shirts with the colors he'd like the legwarmers to be. He said he wanted them to be striped. I asked, "Cat in the Hat striped? Or can I be creative?" He said, "Be creative." My first thought was a Fibonacci technique I've seen used. Making stripes seem random, but they are not.
Not having a pattern I figured I was going to have to wing it. I'm not real comfortable not having a pattern to follow, but figured this would be good to stretch my creativity. My thoughts were ribbing, stockinette, ribbing and that's what I did.
After seeing them on a leg my thoughts as to the pattern for another pair will be to gradually enlarge them as they go up the leg. Ankles are naturally smaller than knees.
(my daughter's legs they fit her perfectly... in my opinion)
Awesome - great job - you are such a good mommy!
ReplyDeleteAwww...very cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat leg warmers. I might make a pair for my daughter as she is into skinny jeans.
ReplyDeletePS I am a new follower from N Ireland and think your blog is great.
Love your leg warmers. Could you tell me how you figured the width & length & what type of yarn you used.? Would greatly appreciate it.
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