My knit pattern for lace boot toppers! I love this lace design I decided to knit the length for leg warmers – I know lace isn’t very practical for warmth but they look great under boots!
Yarn: medium worsted weight; approx. 70 yds – 150 yds
[Loops & Threads Impecable Solids in Claret]
Needles: Size US 8 / 5.0 mm circular 16″
Materials: stitch marker
scissors & tapestry needle
Gauge: 14 sts & 20 rows = 4 inches
Measurements:
Length- 15 inches
Circumference- 12 inches
The pattern:
CO 40 st loosely.
Join the round.
Begin rib pattern:
*k1, p1* [6 rounds]
Begin horseshoe print lace pattern: (circular needles)
Round 1- *yo, k3, sl2tog – k1- psso, k3, yo, k1*
Round 2- knit
Round 3- *k1, yo, k2, sl2tog – k1- psso, k2, yo, k2*
Round 4- knit
Round 5- *k2, yo, k1, sl2tog – k1- psso, k1, yo, k3*
Round 6- knit
Round 7- *k3, yo, sl2tog – k1- psso, yo, k4*
Round 8- knit
Rep rounds 1-8 for desired length. [I repeated this pattern 8 times for my leg warmers – I would recommend repeating 3-4 times for boot cuffs]
Begin rib pattern:
*k1, p1* [6 rounds]
Bind off. [k2tog tbl, sl st back on L needle]
Sew in your ends.
Pattern Notes: The number of stitches in this pattern can be adjusted in multiples of 10. Rib and lace sections can be knit for any amount of rounds for desired look. If you are working on straight needles the horseshoe lace pattern can be found HERE.
Below is the video tutorial to see the pattern in action!
I have been looking for this lace pattern for quite sometime but never knew what it was called! I’m really happy with the look of these 🙂 Leg warmers look great with boots and over leggings/ yoga pants, I’m a little obsessed.
Places you can find me on the web-> LINKS HERE <- Send me pictures of finished projects or any requests you may have!
Need Supplies?
needles- Clover Takumi Bamboo Circular 16-Inch Knitting Needles, Size 8
yarn- Impeccable Yarn, 4.5 oz in Claret by Loops & Threads
If you buy your supplies on Amazon you can support me by shopping here: Amazon Store
If you use these links it won’t cost you any extra but you will be helping to continue my work. Thanks for your support!
If you would like to contribute to my work you can donate HERE
Any contribution, however small, is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
-Rainbow Warrior
***This pattern is for personal use only. Business inquires please contact rainbowwarrior217@yahoo.com
The link to knitting the horseshoe lace leg warmers on straight needles is not available on the “HERE” link. Where can I get it?
LikeLike
Sorry about that! They must have taken that link down. Here is a link to the horseshoe lace pattern on straight needles: http://knittingunlimited.blogspot.com/2014/05/lace-knitting-pattern-15-horseshoe.html
This is just the pattern for the lace section so don’t forget to add your ribbing and the extra stitches on each end so you can seam up your leg warmers at the end 🙂
LikeLike
could you do k2 p2 ribbing on this too? or no?
LikeLike
Of course! Just make sure you have a multiple of 4 for your stitch count 🙂
LikeLike
I really enjoyed watching your video tutorial. I am new to knitting and have a question about how you wrap your yarn for the knit stitches when you get to the lace repeat. It seems as if you wrap in the opposite direction around the needle for the knit stitches, is this because of the yarn over or am I just thinking about it too much? I watched another video tutorial of yours and you wrap the knit stitches around the back of the needle to the front counter clockwise like I am used to. Does this make sense? Just trying to learn the best way to do things. I appreciate any feedback you have. Thanks for all of your great patterns and videos.
LikeLike
Yes I wrap the yarn in the opposite direction for what is called the “yarn over” in the lace pattern. Another way I like to think of it is you move your yarn in front of your needles as if to purl and then you knit instead. This will create the yarn to drape over your needle and is what creates the lace in your pattern. Let me know if you still have questions!
LikeLike
I learned to knit from my grandma when I was probably 7-10 years old. However, I don’t do it often, and usually avoid “complicated looking” projects. Which is why I really liked your tutorial, because it made me realize some patterns look more daunting than they actually are!
My question for you…
Is it possible to alter the pattern to fit a toddler (18 month old)? If so, could you give some advice in that department?
Thank you in advance!
LikeLike