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Before I stick a fork in my commentary on the aforementioned leg warmer fun, I can’t help but share the cherry on top of that project.
My oldest niece, Maizy, is currently rounding 2nd base on her way to the 3-year-old mark. She’s got personality coming out her ears, and tends to ham it up regularly in her toddler social circle, as well as for her general public.
When I finished up with my leg warmers (100% infatuated with my quickie creation), I was just about to head out on a trip to see my sister for the weekend. I had a few hours on the plane ahead of me and (shock!) nothing from my queue suitably organized to cast on, so I decided to grab from my stash yet another cheapie fun yarn from a Webs closeout to whip up some Maizy-sized leg warmers on the journey. I finished one on the way there and the other one during my stay.
As I was leaving I presented Maizy with her mini-warmers, and in a flash she had them on, striking poses and strutting her stuff around the living room. She channeled the dancers from Fame pretty well considering her lack of exposure to that decade. I was so proud.
After I returned home, my sister sent me a few photos. Her husband had dressed Maizy in full 80s regalia - not just the leg warmers, but complimentary striped tights, knit shorts, and sneakers - and took her out for a promenade downtown. Apparently she was quite a hit, with teenagers and moms alike stopping to comment on her fashion sense (and the flourish with which she worked it).
She’s a sassy one in the making. I love it.
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Cara, that is. I’m in a groovy kind of mood this afternoon, and I feel like waving my 80s flag around a bit. I’ve decided that today’s topic is going to be (cue the Flashdance music):
Leg warmers. Sing it to me, sister.
When I saw the pattern in Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, I felt the inevitable tug of bygone days: my bare feet dancing around on shag carpet with our “Thriller” album cranked up, my off-the-shoulder sweatshirt unraveling where I’d ripped off the arms, and my smokin’ hot leg warmers inking the deal.
It’s true that these really don’t even require a pattern, and in fact I didn’t buy the pattern (sorry, Joelle), but rather took the inspiration and ran: home to my leftover yarn from a previous project - Cascade 220 Heathers, in a nice shade of pink. I dug the idea of adding some mohair as the pattern recommended, and added a darker maroon color that I’d snagged just one ball of during a major closeout at Webs. Voila!
I’m off to a slow start in establishing credibility here with my knit-ability, but I’m easing myself into blogland here. I am looking forward to getting my collection of happy projects out here to show you (and in time we may be close enough for me to share some of my flops).
Anyway, the leg warmers are completely freakin’ awesome. I don’t care if they’re not back in as big of a way as they were before (although I’ve seen many a tween sporting a pair these days). I wasn’t exactly pining for them, until I was seduced by the pretty photo. In any case - why not indulge? It’s so much fun. I like them with leggings and ballet flats, or just to wear around the house (so warm! wool is so good at being warm). I want to strut my stuff wearing them with a denim mini, but I need to wait until a) winter decides it’s done, and b) 10 pounds decide to drop off of my thighs.
Will report back to base with a photo if I do make it to the catwalk of downtown in the aforementioned mini.
