About
Happy Feet
Easy drop-stitch leggings that extend from thigh
to mid-foot mimic the look of fabulous fishnets.
The Net Set
Needles
• One set (4) size 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) or size to obtain gauge
Notions
• Stitch markers
Skill Level:
(2 out of 4)
MESH LEGGINGS
The simple allover drop-stitch pattern on these leggings is a quick and inexpensive way to get a faux-fishnet look. It’s so easy you can do it blindfolded, and the elastic in Cascade’s Fixation yarn helps the leggings stay up and hug the curves of your legs.
SIZES
Instructions are written for size Medium (Woman’s shoe sizes 7–8). Changes for Large (Woman’s shoe sizes 9–10) are in parentheses.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at upper thigh (stretched) 16 (17)"/40.5 (43)cm
Circumference at ankle (stretched)
8 (9)"/20 (23)cm
Length (unstretched) 24"/61cm
GAUGE
24 sts and 40 rnds to 4"/10cm over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles. Take time to check gauge.
STITCH GLOSSARY
Drop 1 Drop next stitch off LH needle and allow it to unravel.
K1, P1 RIB
(over an even number of sts)
Rnd 1 *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rep rnd 1 for k1, p1 rib.
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Step 1
LEGGINGS
Cast on 60 (68) sts and divide on 3 dpns. Pm for beg of rnd and join, being careful not to twist sts.
Rnds 1–10 Work in k1, p1 rib.
Rnd 11 *K2tog, yo; rep from * around.
Work in St st (knit every rnd) for 23"/58.5cm.
Next rnd *K1, drop 1; rep from * around—30 (34) sts.
Rnds 1–15 Work in k1, p1 rib.
Bind off loosely in pat.