Knitted leg woolies are a great, Springtime alternative for baby to pair with rompers. A little extra warmth + still being able to see a little thigh chunk while kiddo is kick, kick, kicking= good stuff. They work for girl or boy (embroider trucks and lightening bolts, if trees aren’t your guy-gig), so whip up a pair to go with all of your favorite onsies!
MATERIALS
1 Ball Vickie Howell Collection Rock (40% Soysilk/30& Fine Wool/30% Hemp/100m) in color: Tori Or comparable sport-weight yarn.
US Size 6 (4mm) dpns
Scraps of 3 contrasting colors sport-weight yarn
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
GAUGE
20 sts x 28 rows= 4″ (10cm)
SIZE
0-6 mos (9-12 mos.)
DIRECTIONS
CO 32(36) sts. Divide sts evenly over dpns. Join, taking care not to twist. Place Marker.
Rnds 1-6: *K2, p2. Repeat from * to end.
Rnd 7: Knit all sts.
Repeat Rnd 7 until piece measures 6″(6.5″)
Repeat rnds 1-5 (in other words, one less ribbed row than at the beginning)
BO in rib.
NOTE: For larger sizes, just add multiples of 4 sts.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Using tapestry needle and scrap yarn, embroider the tree trunks to match image, using the backstitch. Changing colors, use the chain stitch to embroider lollipop leaves.
Block if necessary.
This pattern is meant for non-commercial use only. Copyright Vickie Howell, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.
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