Create stylish crochet leg warmers in just a few hours, perfect for those chilly fall and winter days. These cozy leg warmers can be paired with socks for extra warmth indoors or worn over your shoes or boots for a snug, layered look. This project is quick and easy—great for anyone new to crochet! Find the free pattern below or buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Beginner
Size | 10.5″ long; about 6″ wide (lying flat)
There’s so much to love about crocheted leg warmers! They’re not only cozy and cute, but they’re also a great first step if you ever want to try crocheting socks down the road.
This pair comes together in just a few hours, and you won’t need much yarn. I made mine with a single skein of hand-dyed yarn from my stash.
New to crochet? No problem! I’ve got you covered with my How to Crochet guide, which walks you through all the basics. Check it out, and when you’re ready, come back to this project.
About This Easy Crochet Leg Warmers Pattern
When choosing a crochet project, it’s important to pick something practical—something you’ll actually use, not just store away. Plus, it’s always nice to have a project that won’t take weeks to finish.
If you’ve already mastered the basics, like how to crochet a simple scarf or my beginner crochet blanket, crochet leg warmers are the perfect next step. You’ll use your skills to crochet a new shape—a tube. This basic shape is used in so many projects, like hats, wrist warmers, and even some sweaters.
Pattern Overview:
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- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge and Finished Size
- Easy Crochet Leg Warmers Pattern Instructions
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Recommended Supplies
- About 200 yds total; Medium-weight (#4) Yarn
- 6.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
I’ve made these crochet leg warmers in a variety of different yarns from the single-ply roving yarn, Landscapes by Lion Brand, to specialty hand-dyed wool from my stash, and I love them all!
You can use almost any yarn to crochet your leg warmers, but there are a few things to keep in mind. The most important is to choose a medium-weight yarn. Look for #4 or ‘worsted weight’ on the label.
Since the leg warmers need to be a specific size, you’ll also get to learn about an important concept—gauge. Gauge measures the number of stitches and rows in four inches, and it depends on the yarn and hook size you use. Don’t worry, I’ll guide you through everything! If you’d like, you can bookmark my gauge guide for later—it’s a great resource.
So, your first step is picking a medium-weight yarn to ensure your leg warmers fit perfectly.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Dc Double Crochet
- Slst Slip Stitch
- St(s) Stitch(es)
These abbreviations are standard in crochet patterns and make them easier to read. For example, whenever you see ‘dc,’ that means to double crochet.
Additional Notes
These leg warmers are worked in a simple tube using basic stitches. You’ll start with a chain, then join it to form a ring. From there, you’ll crochet in rounds instead of rows.
Gauge: 12 stitches and 8 rows = 4″ worked in double crochet
Finished Size: 10.5″ long; about 6″ wide (lying flat)
Once finished, the leg warmers will stretch for a cozy fit. Without any changes, they’ll comfortably fit a calf measuring 13.5″ to 14.5″ around at the widest point.
Before you start, it’s a good idea to measure the widest part of your calf. If it’s between 13.5″ and 14.5″, you won’t need to make any adjustments to the pattern.
Tips for adjusting size:
- To make them bigger, add three chains for every inch above 14.5″.
- To make them smaller, subtract three chains for every inch below 13.5″.
It’s always a good idea to check the fit after you finish and join the first round, to make sure it fits comfortably around the widest part of your calf.
If you need more stitches for a larger circumference or want them longer than 10.5″, make sure you have extra yarn.
For the leg warmers to turn out the right size, your stitches need to match the gauge. After a few rounds, check to see if 12 of your stitches measure 4″. If they do, your leg warmers should be the right size. If not, adjust your hook size until 12 stitches equals 4″.
One last note: the chain 3 at the beginning of each round counts as your first double crochet. This means you’ll join each round with a slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to finish it.
Easy Crochet Leg Warmers Pattern Instructions
Round 1: Ch 35 and being careful not to twist the ch, slst to the first ch to form a ring. Ch 3. 1 dc in every ch. When you reach the last chain, your work should look like this:
To finish the round, make a slip stitch in the top chain, and count to make sure you have 35 double crochets.
Round 2: Ch 3 and make 1 dc in every st. Your first double crochet should be made here:
When you get to the end of the round, your last double crochet should be here:
Count to make sure you have 35 double crochets, and then slip stitch to the top turning chain to finish the round. It should then look like this:
Before you move on to the next round, it’s a good idea to measure your work to see if you need to make any adjustments for a proper fit.
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Make sure that 12 of your stitches measure 4″. If you count fewer stitches than that, you’ll need to start over with a smaller crochet hook. One size smaller will probably do the trick. If you count more stitches, you’ll need to start over with a bigger hook.
Repeat: When your gauge matches and the size is correct, the rest of the leg warmer is made by repeating round 2, until you can count 21 rounds total.
As you’re crocheting, keep an eye on the joins at the back of the work. Your turning chains should make a pretty straight line from one end to the other like this:
If it doesn’t, you’re probably not crocheting your first or last stitch in the right place. This can also lead to an increase or decrease in the number of stitches, so if your work is getting bigger or smaller, check your stitch count to make sure you have 35 stitches per round including the turning chain at the beginning.
When you have 21 rounds (or the leg warmers are as long as you want them), fasten off and weave in the ends.
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