September 1985 - Leg Warmers

The leg warmers won.  It such a classic 1980's accessory I'm surprised it didn't win by more.  
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​ About the materials:
Calls for:

• Two 4 ounce skeins of 4 ply yarn
• Size I crochet hook
• Size K crochet hook

I'll use Loops and Threads Chameleon from Michaels in the color Kiwi.  I bought this on clearance earlier this summer and there should be more than enough in one skein to make these.

This pattern is rated “Easy” by Workbasket Magazine and it does look very easy.  It’s eight rows of single crochet worked in a circle with the smaller hook, then half double crochet in the middle section to the length you want, finishing with another ten rows of single crochet.

This pattern might be easy to make but I already see an issue with the pattern.  There isn’t that much stretch in a single crochet for the top and bottom sections.  To help with that a little bit I’m going to start with a foundation single crochet.  Foundation stitches are a little stretchier than a chain stitch.   I’ll still make the rest according to the pattern and we’ll see how it goes.

Here's your bonus photo of a pattern that didn't make it to the final two for a vote this month.  Can you guess why?
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