Rosehip Legwarmers in Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint - Downloadable PDF

Rosehip Legwarmers in Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint

What Is Being Made

The Rosehip Legwarmers are a pair of knitted leg warmers designed by Margaux Hufnagel. These accessories feature negative ease construction, meaning they are designed to fit snugly around the calf with intentional compression. The pattern offers two length options: a Short Version measuring 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a Long Version measuring 24 inches (61 cm). The legwarmers are available in four circumference sizes ranging from 8 to 12 inches unstretched (20 to 30.5 cm), which stretch to accommodate 16 to 24 inches (40.5 to 61 cm) when worn.

Techniques Used

These legwarmers are constructed using several key knitting techniques suited to intermediate-level crafters. The primary construction method is worked in the round, which creates seamless tubular fabric ideal for leg wear. The pattern incorporates lace techniques to add visual interest and breathability to the design. The legwarmers are worked bottom-up, beginning at the lower edge and progressing toward the top, allowing for easy customization of length. The seamless construction eliminates the need for finishing seams, resulting in comfortable wear against the skin.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The Rosehip Legwarmers feature lace patterning throughout the design. The pattern is worked on larger needles to achieve the proper gauge and fabric characteristics. Stitch markers are used to track pattern repeats and round beginnings when working in the round with double-pointed needles.

Materials and Yarn

The legwarmers showcase a beautiful colorwork design using multiple Berroco yarn products. For the Long Version, the primary yarn is Berroco Ultra Wool Handpaint in color #33304 Pink Lemonade (C1), requiring 2 balls of the 100-gram weight. The Long Version also incorporates Berroco Aerial in color #3401 Ivory (C2) at 1 ball of the 25-gram weight. For the Short Version, Berroco Ultra Wool in color #33161 Matcha (C3) is used at 1 ball of the 100-gram weight, combined with Berroco Aerial in color #3441 Lagoon (C2) at 1 ball of the 25-gram weight. The yarn weights used include aran, lace, and worsted weights, providing varied texture and drape.

Needles and Notions

Construction requires two sets of double-pointed needles: size 7 (4.5 mm) needles and size 8 (5 mm) needles, or preferred needles suitable for working small rounds. A single stitch marker is needed to track pattern repeats and round beginnings. The pattern calls for achieving a gauge of 24 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when measured unstretched in pattern on the larger needles.

Skill Level

The Rosehip Legwarmers are rated as an Intermediate skill level project, making them suitable for knitters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches and techniques who are ready to tackle lace patterns and seamless in-the-round construction.