Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Legwarmers

I definitely need a name for these!

I used hobbi Halloween special sock yarn and a 3.5mm hook

Each ch 1 at the start of the row is not a stitch

The legwarmers are worked in rows for the button up edging and then in round down to the ankle
These fit a medium/large leg but with the fastening should be easily customisable


Chain 51, 
1- Hdc in 2nd stitch and rest across, turn
2 - Ch1, hdc in first 3, ch1 and sk a stitch, then hdc across (first buttonhole
3 -Ch1, hdc in all stitches across
4 -repeat row 2
5 - repeat row 3
At the end of row 5 ss into first stitch of the row
You will work in rounds from now on

6 - Ch 1, 2dc in same stitch, *sk1, 2dc in next, sk1, 2dc in next, sk2, ch2  (sc, ch2, sc ) in next, sk2, ch2, 2dc in next st* repeat ** until last st, ss in-between first 2dc to join

7 - ch1, 2dc in same space, *2dc in-between each of next 2dc, (2dctog, ch1, 2dctog, ch1, 2dctog) in ch2 gap (between the sc) from previous row, 2dc in-between next 2dc* repeat ** around, ss in space between first 2dc of the row.

Repeat rows 6 and 7 until desired length

Bottom cuff
Ch1 Hdc in each stitch and ch space around, ss in first to join.
Repeat until cuff is desired height, fasten off and sew in ends!

Sew a button onto the cuff on the opposite side to the buttonholes, try on the legwarmers first to find where to place it for a snug fit for yourself

Now for the boring bit.
Do that all again!

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Little Ghost guy


UK terms

Work in rounds 
If you want a single strand to hang him up, start with a magic Ring leaving a long tail and 6dc into the ring.
If you'd prefer a chain loop, make a chain as long as you wish, and make 6dc into the first stitch of the chain (closing the loop and starting the ghostie) this way is more frustrating to start but makes a nicer hanging loop imo.
- *dc in next stitch, 2dc in next* x3 (9)
-*dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next* (12)
-1dc in all stitches until he is the length you want.
For ruffled bottom, do around of hdc, ss, and then fasten off.

Add eyes wherever you wish and hang him up!