April 14, 2005
One Down
So the first legwarmer is done!
The patten calls for the legwarmers to be 26 inches long. This is really long! I stopped mine at 21 inches. The 1x1 rib makes it a bulky-ish item as it is, so extra slouchy-ness is not ideal. I think the 26 inch version could be super comfortable to wear with skirts, per the model in the book. But underneath pants, a shorter version is more practical.
Legwarmers truly are a versatile item. I've never really worn them with any regularity, but really, they are for more than just cheesy 80s movies. They are a viable solution to all sorts of fashion dilemmas.
For example:
1. Post-boot weather when its still cold. Tired of your winter boots? ready to move on to cute spring flats even though the weather isn't? no problem! just pull on some legwarmers under a skirt or pants. They're equally as warm as boots, but cuter, and removable on those sneaky warm spring days.
2. Really cold offices. The weather outside might be sunny and 80 degrees, but in the office its brisk and 50. Who is in control of the thermostat? Rather than trying to solve this mystery, put your legwarmers to work. They also double as armwarmers in a pinch.
3. Minimal gym storage. Related to item one above, legwarmers are ideally suited to limited storage situations. There are these subminiature lockers at the NY Road Runners club, and leaving my winter boots unsecured makes me nervous. However, the equally warm flats+legwarmer combo is imminently storeable. Now there is no reason to skip workouts and risk becoming a huge running slacker like myself.
Comments (5)
Beautiful! Wow-- that did really knit up fast, didn't it! Legwarmers are very useful.. though I never have worn them regularly either, they are coming back in style fast! I bet next year they are going to be the thing to wear! He he...
Posted by Dani | April 14, 2005 9:33 AM
Posted on April 14, 2005 09:33
that looks great! love the green! i think legwarmers are great, i need to make myself a pair!
Posted by blossom | April 14, 2005 11:13 AM
Posted on April 14, 2005 11:13
Beautiful! I came from a tropical region (Hong Kong), so legwarmers are really not popular. But being in the States now, I can understand the practical side of the items.
Posted by Agnes | April 14, 2005 11:56 AM
Posted on April 14, 2005 11:56
All right, I've decided. I'm ordering the book from Amazon TODAY. I love those legwarmers. They seem to be a quick knit (I'd make the longer version to wear on those winter days when I have to wear a suit) and are soooo cute. What is it with offices that get colder as the weather gets warmer? You'll be done in time to use them next week in your sub-zero office!
Posted by Stephanie | April 14, 2005 12:29 PM
Posted on April 14, 2005 12:29
Makes sense to have those around the office. My office has huge windows with sunlight streaming in but people wonder why I'm always bundled up in jackets and socks.
Posted by MJ | April 14, 2005 4:22 PM
Posted on April 14, 2005 16:22