Cosmopolitan Legwarmers & Boot Cuffs

Accessories, Cosmopolitan Crochet Collection, Patterns

Never let your feet freeze again with these stylish legwarmers and boot cuffs! One pattern, three different ways to style your boots – your legs will thank you! Choose from a fitted legwarmer to tuck under your boot for warmth and utility, go for the oversized style to really make a statement whilst keeping warm from calf to ankle, or take a few hours off and whip up a pair of boot cuffs – these literally work up in no time.

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Linked Double Crochet Stitch

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The linked double crochet stitch is a useful technique when you need to create a fabric with little to no gaps. The linked double crochet stitch (LDC) has the same height as the regular double crochet, but it’s similar to a single crochet in terms of density. However, it isn’t as stiff as a piece of fabric made entirely in SC, as it retains the drape of the regular DC.

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Back third loop of the HDC

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Ever wondered what the mysterious third loop is? Or perhaps you heard of the “extra” or “third back” loop and never knew why it’s useful. Well, the third back loop of a half double crochet is just that, a third loop that is situated at the back of the stitch. It’s important mainly because when working into this loop, the regular front and back loops of the half double crochet stitch remain empty, creating a beautiful braided look.

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