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Dancerella

Oct. 4th, 2008 at 2:59 PM

This pattern is one I created when wanting a pair of legwarmers for The Diva, who had just entered her first year of ballet and tap lessons. I am having a hard time getting her into pants once I have gotten her outfit on and it is getting rather cool out. This is my solution and I would like to offer it here for you. This particular pair is done with Patons Decor Floral so that they will be just as washable as her tights and body suit. This pattern works up quickly and easily, using only one ball of the yarn.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
Needles: Size 4mm DPNs or circulars

CO 40 stitches
Divide evenly between 4 DPNs or 2 circulars being careful not to twist stitches. Join.

Begin twisted rib sttich and continue for 1 1/2 inches.

Twisted Rib Stitch = (ktbl, p) repeat to end.

Continue in stockinette utnil leg measures 10 inches or desired length.

Begin Ruffle

Row 1: kfb all stitches (80 stitches)
Row 2: k all stitches
Row 3: Repeat Row 1 (160 stitches)
Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Cast off and weave in ends.

© Melissa Humeniuk 2008

If you use this pattern, please leave me a comment. It would be nice to know if people are using it. Thanks!

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gartergiggles wrote:

Oct. 4th, 2008 10:06 pm (UTC)

These are beautiful.
Great job!

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Oct. 16th, 2008 01:32 am (UTC)

I absolutely adore them and plan to make my daughter a pair, she takes ballet as well. Thanks much!!!!!

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bloomingatcolumbinegardens.blogspot.com wrote:

Oct. 27th, 2008 05:56 pm (UTC)

Thank you for sharing! Your little dancer is very adorable! I'll be making a set of these for my 9yo ballerinamae. If you get a chance, check my blog in the coming months. Mae and Petal Rose will be performing in the Nutcracker with the San Diego ballet and I'll have some fun pictures to share!

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Oct. 29th, 2008 04:47 am (UTC)

legwarmers

My sis wanted a knitting pattern for some legwarmers for her grandchildren for after dancing...this one look great so we will get started and I will let you know how it goes. Thank you so much. Jackie

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Nov. 3rd, 2008 06:51 pm (UTC)

Question

are these knitted flat and then seamed? I tried them and even with 16 in circular needles it is too tight a curve.

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yarn_grrl wrote:

Nov. 3rd, 2008 06:56 pm (UTC)

Re: Question

I knit them in the round on double points. No seam. What do you mean by too tight a curve? Oh! Use two circulars, like you do with socks.

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yarn_grrl - Nov. 3rd, 2008 06:57 pm (UTC)

(Anonymous) wrote:

Nov. 10th, 2008 05:07 pm (UTC)

Dancerella's Legwarmers

Hi Melissa

I am Ricca from Switzerland and very glad I finally found measurments for little girls legwarmers! They are going to be pink and white for a Tamil girl. THANKS

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yarn_grrl wrote:

Nov. 11th, 2008 12:21 am (UTC)

Re: Dancerella's Legwarmers

You are so very welcome! Enjoy! And if you are on ravelry, you can find me under Melistress. I would love to see your finished product!

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Nov. 13th, 2008 07:26 am (UTC)

Dancerella Leg-Warmers

This is the perfect pattern for my granddaughter, who took her first ballet lesson this summer. Thanks for making your pattern available. -Woolywort

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Nov. 29th, 2008 04:11 am (UTC)

cute legwarmers

I just bought my yarn and am getting started on my gauge. Just enough time to knit 2 pairs for my daughters (4 & 7) for Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. I love the ruffle. They will enjoy wearing them to school and dance classes.

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Nov. 29th, 2008 05:27 am (UTC)

Thanks for the pattern. Needed one to go with a crossover ballet type sweater for my 3 yr old grandaughter. this is just what I need.

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Dec. 11th, 2008 12:32 am (UTC)

dancerella

I used this pattern for some purple legwarmers, They turned out super! thank you. Now adjusting it for a slightly bigger girl.

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Dec. 14th, 2008 04:07 pm (UTC)

legwarmers

i would love to make these for my neices for xmas. What is the ktbl stitch?

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yarn_grrl wrote:

Dec. 15th, 2008 07:29 pm (UTC)

Re: legwarmers

http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-glossary

If you look on this page, there is a video that shows how to do it. Hope that helps!

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Dec. 16th, 2008 05:35 pm (UTC)

twisted rib stitch

Could you explain this to me? I would like to make these, but don't understand this stitch.
Thanks,
ntjordan@hughes.net

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Dec. 23rd, 2008 04:18 pm (UTC)

Dancerella pattern

This is a cute pattern that I would like to knit for my grandaughter because she will only wear skirts and dresses. What am I doing wrong - I can't get the video to play to see the ktbl stitch.

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yarn_grrl wrote:

Dec. 23rd, 2008 07:05 pm (UTC)

Re: Dancerella pattern

Oh my goodness...I'm not sure.

Try reading this...

http://www.sheeptoshawl.com/charity/archives/2007/02/entry_237.html

Instead of inserting your needle through the front of the loop when you knit, insert it through the back of the loop and do the stitch the same way. Hope that helps!

Happy holidays!

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dancingearth wrote:

Dec. 24th, 2008 08:10 pm (UTC)

legwarmers

My granddaughter was visiting and insited on hiking in a skirt and tights in the snow. I knit her legwarmers using your pattern with slight revisions - size 6 needles and alternated 3 purl rows and 6 knit rows. She loves the ruffle! I'll put a pic on my page.
Thanks for posting the pattern.
Karen

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Dec. 28th, 2008 04:36 am (UTC)

Great!

Made these as a last-minute present for my daughter's friend...I will be making many more pairs of these! Thanks!

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Jan. 4th, 2009 04:12 pm (UTC)

Dancerella leg warmer pattern

Hi Melissa,
Your leg warmers turned out GREAT. I happened to have some Red Heart multi-colored yarn, color '0168 Starbrights', which I used to make them. My granddaughter put them on after opening her present and would not take them off. She is 4 1/2 years old and they fit perfectly. SO CUTE! The ruffle at the bottom makes the legwarmers special. I want to make a pair in every color! Thank you.

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yarn_grrl wrote:

Jan. 4th, 2009 11:07 pm (UTC)

Re: Dancerella leg warmer pattern

You are so very welcome! :-)

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Jan. 9th, 2009 06:11 am (UTC)

I knit these legwarmers for my 4 1/2 year old ballerina. Love the ruffle on the bottom! Adds that extra princess touch for the little girls.

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Feb. 2nd, 2009 04:55 am (UTC)

Frogging and First Position

The first position of the child in the picture. Take care when she does first position that she does not roll the feet forward as they are in the picture - ex ballerina
When God created the earth He did it by speaking forth His Word.
He is not like us, it is all perfect and He only does it once.

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Feb. 6th, 2009 09:06 pm (UTC)

Legwarmers

I am a beginner knitter and want to make something cute & useful for my children. So, I am going to attempt these beautiful legwarmers. I never used DPN's or 2 circulars! Wish me luck!!

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yarn_grrl wrote:

Feb. 6th, 2009 09:29 pm (UTC)

Re: Legwarmers

Oh, best of luck! And if I can be of any help, let me know.

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Re: Legwarmers - (Anonymous) - Mar. 10th, 2009 12:14 am (UTC)

(Anonymous) wrote:

Feb. 11th, 2009 11:40 pm (UTC)

Great pattern!

I made these leg warmers for my daughter who just started gymnastics classes. The pattern is very easy and very pretty! You can make them however long you want, so it will fit anyone! I made my daughter's plain white so they would go with all her leotards. I plan to make more.

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yarn_grrl wrote:

Feb. 12th, 2009 12:48 am (UTC)

Re: Great pattern!

Thanks so much! I hope your daughter will enjoy them.

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Feb. 12th, 2009 04:09 am (UTC)

Dancerella

I have downloaded your pattern and I thank you. I have decided to make some for my grandaughter. Your site is very nice. Thanks again.
Judy Ann

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Feb. 25th, 2009 02:06 am (UTC)

Dancerella Legwarmers

Thank you so much for sharing the pattern for these adorable legwarmers. My grandaughter is 4 1/2 and she just loves them in a true pink. She is going to dancing school on Saturday and she can't wait to wear them. They really were easy and fun to make.

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Mar. 16th, 2009 09:08 pm (UTC)

made the legwarmers for a six-year-old

I finished a pair of these for my six-year-old dancer. At the suggestion of her teacher, I made them a bit longer so they'd come up and over her knees. She loves them, and so does her teacher! Thank you for making the pattern available!

AKW

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Mar. 26th, 2009 02:00 am (UTC)

Leg Warmers

I am downloading this to try it for my great niece. She is two on March 31, 2009. I will send you a picture of her in them when I finish it. Thanks Oma Stewart

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Apr. 13th, 2009 04:02 pm (UTC)

leg warmers

Came across this pattern in Ravelry. They are darling! Just the thing for my ballarina granddaughter. Appreciate the pattern. Thanks

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