I made these spats/leg warmers awhile back for a friend during the holidays last year(yeah, I'm that behind on post/projects to show). I really loved the results of this project and have been hoping to make more this year. I only had one real hang-up on the knit spats and that was due to both my sewing machines did not like sewing the knits. My newest machine seems to do find as long as it's not a thicker wool so I'll just have to watch what I pick up from thrift stores and garage sales.
One exciting thing I did learn about from this experience was how to make button holes. Not actually on the spats themselves mind you, the fabric was way to thick so I had to do that by hand. I did do a a lot of practicing using my sewing machine to make button holes on scrap material to make sure my machine was capable of doing button holes.
Next up, finish my xmas stockings and cards.