Knitting/soaker question

[BellaMay]

I just finished knitting my first soaker!

I made it using the LTK pattern, which was surprisingly easy for a relatively new knitter.

However, I don't know how to crochet the edging on the legs.
The pattern says that the edging is optional, but since I don't have a babe yet to try it on (due in October) I'm wondering how optional this leg edging is.

Can you soaker-experienced mom's tell me whether or not I'll need to purchase a little hook and go at it? Or if the plain edging is fine enough?

Thanks

[Knittin' in the Shade]

The crochet edging just finishes the legs of nicely, it's really not necessary. In fact, if you leave it off, it makes the legs a teeny bit stretchier (cause the crochet pulls it in a bit) so you might get longer use out of it since the legs seem to be the first spot that gets tight.

[BellaMay]

Advice from the source!
Thanks so much, Theresa.

Great pattern, by the way - thorough instructions, excellent pictures...I'll be checking out your other offerings!

Krishena