April 16, 2005
Gloworm Legwarmers Complete
Its April 16th, and I've just finished knitting a cold-weather item. Surely now it will be spring.
Yarn: 3 strands held together: Peruvian Highland Wool in celery, Habu Textiles Kusa Silk Mohair in color 24, and Lana Gatto Mohair Royal in shade 2118
Gauge: didn't really check gauge, used size 8 12-inch circular needle
Finished Size: 16 inches
Pattern: from Last Minute Knitted Gifts
Pattern Modifications: Used two strands of fingering-weight mohair instead of just one; adjusted the length from 26 to 16 inches due to lack of yarn.
Other Technical Notes:
Cast-on and Bind-off. One could easily use the Tubular cast-on and kitchener bind-off for a super professional look. I didn't do this, partly due to laziness, and partly because the yarn was so nice, it carried the project. If using a plain yarn, I'd go with the tubular cast-on and off.
Length. The 26" length specified by the pattern could really only be worn under skirts and loose pants. The legwarmers would be super comfy at that length, but I'd recommend shortening them for practicality.
I like these legwarmers. I am still not sure if I am really a legwarmer-wearer, but if I needed a pair to convince me, these would be it. The combination of worsted-weight wool with mohair strands makes a very soft fabric, similar to Rowan Kid Classic.
Comments (18)
Congratulations! Seeing your beautiful FO, I am tempted to try knitting a pair ... just to see if I am a wearer!
Posted by Agnes | April 16, 2005 12:53 PM
Posted on April 16, 2005 12:53
They look great! And I LOVE your shoes.
Posted by Karma | April 16, 2005 1:00 PM
Posted on April 16, 2005 13:00
Love them! 26" is sooo long. My inseam is about 26.5"!
Posted by Lauren | April 16, 2005 1:14 PM
Posted on April 16, 2005 13:14
wow, they look fantastic! great shoes.
Posted by froggy | April 16, 2005 4:13 PM
Posted on April 16, 2005 16:13
So cute, it hurts!
Posted by grumperina | April 16, 2005 4:20 PM
Posted on April 16, 2005 16:20
your leg warmers are great! but wear can i get myself those shoes!! too funky!
Posted by jacqueline | April 16, 2005 7:20 PM
Posted on April 16, 2005 19:20
Those are adorable. I must admit I was a bit hesistant about the idea of legwarmers. They can go wrong so easily, but I bet you will pull it off. Plus, you made the the best color ever.
Posted by Purly Whites | April 16, 2005 7:53 PM
Posted on April 16, 2005 19:53
Wow--- You finished those fast! You have super legs too by the way! Lucky you...
They are really cute.. not sure if I am into legwarmers yet, but I might have to try that pair... My cousin has the book you got the pattern from, I might have to borrow and check it out!
Awesome job...
Posted by Dani | April 16, 2005 8:57 PM
Posted on April 16, 2005 20:57
They look lovely. And yes you are probably right, spring will come, but that is okay.
We will all get great weather, and you will have something made for the winter season.
Posted by Lisa | April 17, 2005 7:28 AM
Posted on April 17, 2005 07:28
They look superb! Love the shoes too :)
Posted by Lolly | April 17, 2005 8:52 AM
Posted on April 17, 2005 08:52
the green color is perfect for this seaon. you paired it so well with that shoes. love your blog!
Posted by blossom | April 17, 2005 10:58 AM
Posted on April 17, 2005 10:58
Wow - supercute! (and the shoes! fab.)
Posted by Ann | April 17, 2005 5:28 PM
Posted on April 17, 2005 17:28
Most beautiful legwarmers I have ever seen. Completely in love with the colours.
Posted by erin | April 17, 2005 10:09 PM
Posted on April 17, 2005 22:09
I'm not really a leg-warmer girl either, but those look really cute with your shoes...with the right shirt, I'm sure you'll wear them often.
Posted by Jenn | April 17, 2005 11:05 PM
Posted on April 17, 2005 23:05
I love them and the color is just fabulous. I ordered the book (and a book on lace)from Knit Picks on Thursday. It shipped Friday so I should get it sometime this week. I can't wait to make a pair, but I need to find a good color. Hmm. Something to be on the lookout for.
Posted by Stephanie | April 18, 2005 11:28 AM
Posted on April 18, 2005 11:28
Cute shoes, cute leg warmers, and smart fix.
Posted by Jenny | April 19, 2005 2:15 AM
Posted on April 19, 2005 02:15
Super cute!
Posted by dcknits | April 19, 2005 6:47 PM
Posted on April 19, 2005 18:47
Great legwarmers! Of course, it's spring now so you're ahead on this year's winter knits! :-)
Posted by MJ | April 20, 2005 2:36 PM
Posted on April 20, 2005 14:36