I always think it’s a shame that leg warmers haven’t made a big comeback since the days of Flashdance. But luckily, leg warmers (apparently) never go out of fashion for the children. If you are looking to increase the leg warmer supply in your child’s drawer (and, who isn’t?), then head over to GUMBO for a 2 day class on knitting Valentine leg warmers.
A Basic Knitting Class with Elvira Vida
Two Sundays, Feb. 6 & 13, 2-3:30 p.m. $60, plus materials fee. Class size limited…call now to register!
(Materials fee of $10 – $20 includes yarn and pattern and will vary depending on size of leg warmers and whether size 9 US needles are needed.)
Learn the basics of knitting while you complete an adorable pair of children’s leg warmers. Learn how to cast on, knit and purl, bind off, mattress stitch to sew it all together and top off with decorative pom-poms. (Leg warmers can be made for boys also without pom-poms.) You will work with a pattern suitable for a 1-2 year old, but can provide instructions on how to make them in larger sizes if requested.
Gumbo 493 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Nevins & Third) Brooklyn 11217 718-855-7808