Pattern Release: Necessity of Innovation Legwarmers!

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Hello folks! So the Necessity of Innovation Legwarmers are now live on Ravelry and Etsy

Photography: Stephanie Wallace:
$ 5.50 CAD
These are lace and cable legwarmers in 7 sizes, knit in sock/fingering yarn!  They're 23 inches (58 cm), but can be made longer or shorter as you desire! Sizing runs from a 14 inch/36 cm circumference to a 31 inch/79 cm circumference.

Why the "Necessity of Innovation"?  Because I got tired of having to take my boots off to take off my legwarmers!  So, these are knit flat, then  fasten up the side with buttons or a zipper (instructions for both are included). See?  Necessity inspired innovation! 

The samples are shown in *Dream in Colour Smooshy, in the colourway "Brilliant" 

Buttons shown on the sample are *12 mm buttons from *BonjourHandmadeDIY, but any 12 or 14 mm (1/2 or 5/8 inch) buttons would work nicely for the button-up version.    

The pattern also has the option to add a piece of ribbon or cord at the top, to help keep the legwarmers from slouching down your legs over the course of the day. Sample also uses *Organic Cotton Ribbon, from *TheSewingRetreat, but since this doesn't require a lot of ribbon -- 79 to 96 inches (200 to 244 cm), depending on your size -- it's a great way to use up the end of a spool of ribbon! (You could also make an i-chord to use up some stash yarn, too!)

The lace and cables pattern is both written and charted, and, there is a large-print version available as well, that is also compatible with screen-reading technology!

Well, as always, I look forward to seeing what you make, so please, tag your creations on Social Media with #SarahDawnsDesigns, so I can find your awesome things!

If you've got feedback, comments, or questions about the pattern, you can comment here, post to the Ravelry Pattern thread, send me a PM on Ravelry, or e-mail me at sarahdawnsdesigns@gmail.com.

Also, this post wouldn't be complete without thanks to my amazing Pattern Muses over on Patreon! And the pattern is now available to Pattern Muses over on Patreon!

I hope you enjoy, and happy crafting!

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