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Leg Warmer Patterns

Leg warmers are back! Crochet yourself a pair with one of these fantastic crochet leg warmers patterns.

Free Written Patterns

Grey crochet leg warmers with ribbing.Pin
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The Willow Leg Warmers is a free pattern in eight sizes – from baby to adult large. The construction of these crochet legwarmers is simple; a half double crochet-slip stitch ribbing is worked flat in a rectangle and then seamed to form a tube. The step-by-step pictures and video tutorial for the ribbing will help ensure your success.

SIZE: baby, toddler, child 3-5, child 6-10, extra-small adult, small adult, medium adult, and large adult.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Wool of the Andes from Crochet.com.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: a helpful chart is included in the pattern to determine yarn requirements for your size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch markers (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch.

Leg warmers made with cable crochet stitches.Pin
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This free, legwarmer pattern features a gorgeous cabled stitch design and ribbed cuffs. This detailed pattern with helpful step-by-step images will teach you how to work the cables.

SIZE: The size is adjustable; you can make boot cuffs by keeping them short, or crochet them longer for legwarmers.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Heartland from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one to two skeins, depending on the length you make.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Treble Crochet, Back Post Double Crochet, and Front Post Double Crochet.

Striped crochet leg warmers.Pin
Photo: topknotchcrochet.website

Single crochet and half double crochet stitches create the stripes in this free crochet legwarmers pattern.

SIZE: the pattern includes details on sizing the legwarmers for a custom fit.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a yarn needle, scissors, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Half Double Crochet and Back Post Half Double Crochet.

Crochet leg warmers with a grey ombre fade.Pin
Photo: caabcrochet.com

Crochet Leg Warmers Pattern from CAAB Crochet

An easily customisable, free crochet leg warmer pattern featuring the spiked single crochet stitch.

SIZE: 13¼” x 6½” (33.5 cm x 16.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Mandala Ombre from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 410 yards (375 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Back Loop Only Single Crochet and Spiked Single Crochet.

Crochet leg warmers made in variegated yarn.Pin
Photo: hearthookhome.com

Sesame Leg Warmers from Heart Hook Home

This pattern has matching wristlets. You will need two balls of Berocco Sesame to make the leg warmers and the wristlets.

SIZE: 15″ x 5½” (38 cm x 14 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Sesame from Berroco.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 332 yards (303 m) for the leg warmers and 118 yards (107 m) for the wristlets.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Picot Stitch.

Bright pink crochet leg warmers.Pin
Photo: EmmeClaire Crochet

Easy Leg Warmers from EmmeClair Crochet

A simple crochet leg warmer pattern with ribbed cuffs.

SIZE: customisable.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 240-252 yards (219-230 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape or ruler, scissors, and a needle for weaving in ends.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet, Front Post Half Double Crochet, and Back Post Half Double Crochet.

Woman wearing crochet leg warmers and boots.Pin
Photo: lifeandyarn.com

The free ribbed leg warmers pattern from Life + Yarn works up quickly in super bulky weight yarn. You can wear them with or without the top folded down to create a cuff.

SIZE: 13″ in circumference and 14″ tall (33 cm x 35.5 cm). The legwarmers are very stretchy, but you can alter the number of starting chains to adjust the size.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Yummy from The Hook Nook.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: measuring tape, scissors, and a darning needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Half Double Crochet, Front Post Double Crochet, and Back Post Double Crochet.

Legs raised in the air weraring crocheted leg warmers.Pin
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The Asana Leg Warmers from Teagan And Lu

These stretchy crochet leggings feature half double crochet in the back loop ribbing.

SIZE: Three sizes – Small/Medium, Large/XL, and XXL.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 350-499 yards (320-456 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, a yarn needle, and stitch markers.

Crochet leg warmers with fringing.Pin
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With ribbing, fringing, and bean stitch details, a lot is going on in this free crochet legwarmers pattern. But they are relatively easy to make and suit confident beginners or intermediate crocheters. You can make this pattern with or without the fringing.

SIZE: written in three sizes; small, medium, and large; taking into account calf and ankle circumference.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, cotton blend, e.g., Cotton Gold Plus from Alize.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately three 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: measuring tape, scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch markers.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet, Front Post Single Crochet, and Bean Stitch.

A close u0p image of a person sitting on a sofa while wearing long, pink crochet leggings.Pin
Photo: seeloveshare.it

Keep-Me-Warm Leg Warmers Pattern from See Love Share

This is an easy pattern for a pair of long crochet leg warmers made in the classic Granny Stitch with Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet ribbing.

SIZE: The top and bottom bands are 4½” (11.5 cm) wide, and the full length of the leggings is 26″ (66 cm). The size is easy to adjust.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 410 yards (375 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a tape measure.

A top-down view of a persons legs in striped crochet leg warmers.Pin
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Basic Tunisian Crochet Leg Warmer Tutorial from Lumen Mandala

This is a basic tutorial for cute striped leg warmers worked in the Tunisian crochet simple stitch.

SIZE: Customised to your measurements.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.5 mm Tunisian Crochet Hook.

Knee-high crochet legwarmers.Pin
Photo: lovableloops.com

Summer Nights Leg Warmers from Lovable Loops

The Summer Nights Leg Warmers are an easy, free pattern with helpful photos included for guidance. The leg warmers are crocheted primarily in Double Crochet Stitches, crocheted in the round, with Single Crochet in the Back Loop ribbing.

SIZE: Customised to your measurements.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Feels Like Butta from Lion Brand Yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm and 5 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stitch markers, a tape measure, and a tapestry needle.

Over-the knee, long leg warmers crocheted in a lacy stitch pattern.Pin
Photo: gleefulthings.com

Lacy Leg Warmers Crochet Pattern from Gleeful Things

The Swell Leg Warmers is a free pattern for customisable leg warmers worked in a pretty lacy stitch design. It’s suitable for advanced beginners and includes two options for the top; you can do a solid edge or add ribbon, and there is an option to add elastic to the top to help them stay 

SIZE: Customised.
YARN WEIGHT: You can use any yarn to make this pattern. The example pictured above uses category #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, a measuring tape. Ribbon and elastic thread are optional.

Crochet leg warmers with cute heart motifs.Pin
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Leg Warmers Crochet Pattern from The Lavender Chair

The Love Me Tender Leg Warmers is a free, intermediate-level pattern. The pattern features colour changes and cute cluster stitch hearts with front-post and back-post double crochet ribbing for the cuffs.

SIZE: One – Women’s.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Caron Simply Soft.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, and a yarn needle.

Naby blue, ribbed crochet leg warmers.Pin
Photo: verde.uk

Leg Warmers – Free Pattern from Verde

These easy ribbed leg warmers are super easy to customise to any size. They are crocheted in back-loop single crochet and back-loop half double crochet (*The pattern is written in UK crochet terms).

SIZE: Customised to your measurements.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 100 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, two stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Working in the back loop.

Free Patterns with Video Tutorials

Green crocheted leg warmers.Pin
Photo: thelazyhobbyhopper.blogspot.com

Learn to crochet a pair of leg warmers with this free written pattern and video tutorial. The finished leg warmers have a circumference of 11″ (28 cm) and a length of 15¾” (40 cm); there are notes given for customising the size.

SIZE: adult, knee height.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 371 yards (340 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.

Video: B.Hooked Crochet

Beginner Crochet Leg Warmers from B. Hooked Crochet

This is a simple, beginner-friendly pattern. And if you need visual guidance, there are step-by-step video tutorials. There is a video tutorial for left-handed crocheters and another for right.

SIZE: 11″ x 7″ (28 cm x 17.75 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Landscapes from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 325 yards (297 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, yarn needle and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic crochet stitches only.

A flat lay image of a pair of grey crocheted leg warmers.Pin
Photo: thelazyhobbyhopper.blogspot.com

Free Crochet Leg Warmers Pattern from The Lazy Hobby Hopper

This free pattern includes instructions for five adult sizes plus instructions to customise to fit any size. It also has a video tutorial.

SIZE: Five sizes – XS to XL – with finished circumferences ranging from 11¾” to 16¾” (30-42.5 cm) and finished lengths from 18″ to 22″ (45.5 – 56 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm and 5 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, and a yarn needle.

Woman waearing crochet leg warmers.Pin
Photo: madebyJORI

The JUT or JUL leg warmers are worked flat in one piece and then seamed in a tube. The free crochet pattern is available via Ravelry and includes instructions for two different crochet leg warmers. One with a lacy floral stitch and the other in straight lines. There is also a link to a free video tutorial.

SIZE: approximately 13½” in circumference and 10¼” tall (34 cm x 26 cm); the sizing is adjustable.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Softfun from Scheepjes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 300-400 yards (274-365 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Yarn Over Slip Stitch, Double Slip Stitch, Single Crochet Back Loop Only, and Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only.

Striped crochet leg warmers.Pin
Photo: patriciafentie.com

How To Crochet Leg Warmers for Beginners from Patricia Fentie

This beginner-friendly pattern includes a step-by-step photo tutorial and video tutorial. It uses basic single and double crochet stitches. The ribbed cuffs are created by working single crochet in the back loops only.

SIZE: These leg warmers can be customised to fit any size. As written, the pattern makes leg warmers that are 11½-13½” (29-34 cm) in circumference and 13½” (34 cm) high.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a darning needle, and a measuring tape.

Now you’ve got your legs sorted, find a free crochet wrist warmer pattern to make too.

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  1. Sandra

    Very helpful

    1. Thanks Sandra, I’m so glad you found my post helpful. It’s great to get some feedback.