SIZE: 15 (18, 21, 24) in. (36 (46, 53.5, 61) cm) circumference at upper edge
CORRECTIONS: (applied Nov 4, 2008)
Leg Shaping Rep last 4 rows twice more, then rep Increase Row once.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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Color Block Thigh Highs
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
18 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop.
K1, p1 Rib (Even number of sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for K1, p1 Rib.
THIGH HIGHS (make 2)
Note: Thigh highs are worked from toe up.
With B, cast on 38 (40, 44, 46) sts. Work in K1, p1 rib for 6 rows. Change to St st (k on RS, p on WS) and work for 2 in. (5 cm), end with a WS row. Shape Heel Slit
Row 1: Bind off 19 (20, 22, 23) sts, k to end. Row 2: Purl, at end of row cast on 19 (20, 22, 23) sts.
Continue in St st for 1-3/4 in. (4.5 cm), end with a WS row.
Change to A and knit 1 row. Next Row: P, place marker after 19 (20, 22, 23) st. Leg Shaping
Row 1 (Increase Row): K1, M1, knit to marker, slip marker, k1, M1, k to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: Purl.
Rep last 4 rows 7 (9, 12, 15) more times - 54 (60, 70, 78) sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures about 14 in. (35.5 cm) above heel slit, end with a WS row.
Rep Rows 1-4 of Leg Shaping 3 times, then rep Row 1 (increase row) once more - 62 (68, 78, 86) sts.
Change to C, and continue in St st, AT SAME TIME, rep Increase Row every 4 rows 3 (6, 8, 11) more times - 68 (80, 94, 108) sts.
Work even with C until piece measures about 22 in. (56 cm) above heel slit.
Work in K1, p1 rib for 5 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew seam. From RS, join yarn with slip stitch at heel slit and work 1 round single crochet evenly around slit.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Color Block Thigh Highs Reviewed by ally willard on 2012-01-02
I've done one leg so far and I'm very happy with the results. A lot of people have wondered why this is NOT in the round and when they go to knit them in the round they have sizing issues.
::REASON WHY::
I'm knitting it on a straight needle. I have concluded that the pattern is not written in the round, so as to get the "PERFECT FIT" you sew the seams together to fit your leg.
For those who do not like the seam, I have thought to use buttons to disguise the seam. Just a suggestion.
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