During last week's cold snap, I discovered that leg warmers are even warmer than pants. The one set I have is a purple-ish pink, so it doesn't match all of my clothes. I decided that I needed a set in a more neutral color. Thus I launched into this:
It's the first of the Les Cables de Faux leg warmers. It's a free pattern, very easy, great TV knitting.
I picked out the yarn by wandering through my LYS. This gray heather colorway called out my name. It's Galway Worsted in gray heather. It's fairly scratchy, but I'll be wearing it over tights, so I don't think that will be a problem. There was a similar color in Cascade 220. The Galway won out because a) it was $1 cheaper per skein; and b) it did not need to be swifted before knitting.
I have a great swift (this LYS doesn't offer swifting), but swifting does take time and effort. We are starting a couple new programs at my school, and I am working killer hours. So at this point, not swifting is a huge advantage.
However, I will find a few moments to check out the other WIPs on Tami Amis' WIP Wednesday post!
I've always been happy with Galway worsted. It likely softens up after a wash or two. Lovely colour and pattern!
ReplyDeleteThe yarn looks very nice! I wish you many knitting hours while watching tv. Hopefully work goes back to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a nice pattern and I really like the color you chose!
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling about swifting. Sometimes it's just easier to avoid it all together. haha. Well I guess I should start knitting me some leg warmers if they really do work so well!
ReplyDeleteThat looks nice and cozy so far!
ReplyDeleteI really like that pattern! I am not making any Christmas gifts this year, but my aunt hinted LOUDLY that she sure would like some legwarmers, so I'm taking note of this pattern and hoping to make it for either her birthday or next Christmas :) I have to start Christmas knitting in January if I have any hopes of getting it done with all the selfish knitting that I squeeze in ;)
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