I made this pair of leglets with extended ribbing because I wasn’t satisfied with the fit of my first pair of leglets. I made the ribbing long enough that I can wear it as a half-sock. I think I might prefer it folded into a cuff. These are soft and comfy and they certainly keep my ankles warm. The extended ribbing does what I wanted it to do. Whether folded or extended, it keeps the leglets anchored down below my ankle.
I made this pair out of Caron Simply Soft Soft Yellow yarn.
I like the fit and drape of the ribbed portion more than the stockinette section. I think I’ll try the crotchless leggings in rib knit on bigger needles with more ribs. These ribs seem a bit loosely stretched to me.
The pattern
Using size 6 double-pointed needles, cast on 48 stitches. Spread the stitches onto three needles with twisting. I put 16 stitches on each needle ’cause I like these things to work out neatly.
Knit two, purl two for nine inches.
Knit for eleven inches.
Knit two, purl two for about an inch. I did eight rows.
Bind off loosely.
My daughter tried these on and they’re way too big for her. She wears size 5 pants and size 7 shoes.
I wear size 10 shoes and size 12 pants and I’m 5′10″. My guess is that what’s working for me it going to be too big for many women. Try smaller needles, like size 4.
Both of my kids want pairs of their own. I love them. It’s fairly warm right now, but on the edge of chilly. I’m wearing the leglets over the bottom of my pajamas with my bare toes hanging out of half-socks. This satisfies my need to be barefoot and my need to warm. I’m happy.