Austrian Lace Stirrup Leg Warmers
(aka Sock-Not Leggings)

HeartStrings knitting pattern #A29 Pin It

These dressy over-the-calf stirrup leg warmers (otherwise known around here at the HeartStrings studio as Sock-Not Leggings) omit the bulk of a complete sock since there is no heel or toe.

Shown in Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock Yarn, color Mist

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Tailored twisted-ribbing lace patterns enhance the leg portion and becomingly conform to the shape of your calf. Then plain twisted-ribbing continues onto the foot to comfortably hug ankle and arch.

You will love these as a practical fashion alternative for warmth and wearability when you want a pretty cover-up.

Wear them slouchy for a more casual, young hip look, too

Women's medium (or resize using a size smaller or larger needle). 420 yards fingering weight yarn. 33½ stitches x 48 rnds = 4 inches over unstretched stitch patterns, US 1 / 2.25 mm needles suggested for size medium. Charted and written stitch instructions.

Shown to the right are the original samples of Sock-Not Leggings made in Froehlich Wolle Special Blauband Multicolor wool/nylon blend sock yarn, showing how the leggings look in a lightly variegated monochromatic.

Sample cover page of the Austrian Lace Stirrup Leg Warmers knitting pattern. Click picture to open document in another window. Requires Adobe Reader v7.0 or higher to view.

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