Crofter Legwarmers... how to

2nd pair of legwarmers done.  Much better than the last lot.  Used some gorgeous Baby Crofter yarn by Sirdar.  It is really lovely for an acrylic/nylon blend.  Little Girl's are in colour no. 167. 

Sooo pink and girly

 Since the crofter yarn is self striping I decided to knit the legwarmers in the round.  You could knit them flat and seam them if you really want to.....

If you are interested in making a pair here's what I did:

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• Cast on 52 stitches on 3.25 needles.
• Knit 18 rounds in K2 P2 rib
• Switch to 4mm needles and knit for approx 7 inches (not including ribbing)
• Switch to 3.25 needles and rib for 18 rounds.
• Cast off in rib LOOSELY

Looking good on!

Note: If your little one has chunkier/skinnier legs then increase or decrease stitches in sets of 4 accordingly.  I probably could have gone to 52 stitches for an improved fit.

Happy knitting
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Cast on another pair for Big Girl. Also using Sirdar Baby Crofter, colour 162 this time. She is a bit taller so there is 8 inches of plain knitting between the ribs.  Cast on the same number of stitches as for Little Girls as she is a skinny thing. Also added a couple of extra rows of ribbing to make 20 rounds at each end.  One down one to go.