Chap Spats has a rather lovely ring to it, although these warm soft and statement leggings could equally be called GAITERS. These fine leg coverings could cover a boot, or if you decide to make the ribbed version, tucked into your boot for snugness and warmth.

THE INSPIRATION: late 19 Century Spanish gaiters (metal, leather and silk).

Have fun wearing them. Onwards
Belinda

YOU WILL NEED

2 x 100g LIGHT MOONSHINE (70% alpaca, 20% silk and 10% cashmere 225m/100g

4mm double-pointed needles, 4mm straight needles, 4mm circular needles (80cm)

Stitch marker, sewing-up needle and cable needle.

TENSION/GAUGE (important) 20sts to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. Please go up or down a needle size to achieve the required gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS
k: knit * p: purl * R: Row * Rnd: Round
N1, N2, etc.: needle 1, needle 2 etc.

st(s): stitch(es)
RS/WR: right-side/wrong-side
C4F: cable to front: slip next 2sts onto cable needle, hold in front of work, k2 from left-hand needle, then k2 from cable needle.

yo: yarn over, starting at front of work pass yarn over needle to back. When you reach a yo on next row, k it as directed. This should create a hole.