Knit* and Crochet Inspiration of the Week.
A bobbled and striped pair from southerngal22003 on Flickr
Vintage lacy spats
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, these fashion icons are making a come back. The idea isn’t a new one. Victorians, I believe, called them spats.
A vintage legwarmers pattern leaflet
Traditionally, leg warmers were the domain of ballet dancers. Jazzercisers took the idea … and ran with it.
Although, warmers maybe a bit of a misnomer. Lacy numbers like these above couldn’t possibly keep anything warm.
Matchy matchy, pinky pinky.
Barbie? Is that you?
*This feature was formerly known as crochet inspiration of the week. I add knit to the title, because I do and like both yarnie past times.
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My mom made me legwarmers for my freshman year at college (in Maine). Uh, didn’t last long. I was nearly laughed out of school. Please don’t bring them back!
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I like leg warmers. It must be the 80’s child in me. But I’d totally rock them…under my jeans.
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Actually the long sock/like leg warmers are quite fashionable with the teens. My 14 yr old daughter wears mismatched pairs with her skirts. I know there are some great sites out there with patterns for these but they are basically easy to make as well….just LLOOONNGGG socks. The arm warmers are also a big hit
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