Herbaceous Legwarmers + Mitts by Rachel Maurer

Herbaceous Legwarmers + Mitts

Knitting
April 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in colorwork pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
Mitts: One Size; Legwarmers: Adult S/M, M/L
English
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This pattern is free with purchase of the 2026 Brooklyn Yarn Crawl Yarn at Woolyn.

After the Brooklyn Crawl, it will be separated into two patterns and available for purchase.

What’s better than matching leg warmers and mitts? Not much, unless we’re talking about making them in this fun colorwork pattern using the exclusive yarn from the 2026 Brooklyn Yarn Crawl!No matter how many colors you choose to work the pattern with, this simple repeating pattern will work up nice and quick! Perfect for a first colorwork project.

Materials:
I skein each Community Garden (3.5oz / 100g, 246 yards / 225 meters, 100% Merino) in the following colors: Leek(MC1), Peapod(MC2), Lemon(A), Strawberry(B), Loam(C).Size US 6/4mm and US 4/3.5mm DPN or circulars suitable for Magic Loop or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
20 sts to 4”/10cm in washed and blocked color work pattern.

Size:
Legwarmers: 12(14.5)” circumference, 15” long. (see note).
Mitts: 7.25” circumference.