Super cute legwarmers with shell edging detail! These are so fun to wear and they are WARM! Ha ha! The weather has been a little kooky lately. Just 2 weeks ago we were running the A/C and then one morning we just woke up and needed the heater on! No in-between (otherwise known as "autumn" or "fall"), straight from hot to cold. Now, YOU need a pair of legwarmers!!
This project didn't take me long at all. You could easily whip these up while watching a movie... like I did. ;)
Check it out! We've been featured on Social Salutations: Friday, I'm in Love!
Super Cute, Fun & Easy Leg Warmers
Materials needed:
*H hook
*Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Coffee
*Coordinating buttons - I used 6, 3 on each legwarmer. This could be cute with one button in each shell, going all the way down... or even without buttons! It's up to you!
Stitches Used:
ch=chain
DC=double crochet
SC=single crochet
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch 47
R1: DC in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 2, turn.
R2-22: DC in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn.
R23: DC in each stitch across. Turn work.
R24: 5 DC in 2nd stitch (shell). *Skip 2 stitches, SC, Skip 1 stitch, 5 DC in stitch (shell).* Repeat *-* to end of last shell. (9 shells made). Sl st in last stitch. Tie off & weave in ends.
Repeat to make second leg warmer.
these are really sweet! Are the buttons used to close the warmer, or are they stitched closed along the side and pulled on over the feet?
ReplyDeleteThanks! The buttons are just for show. :) the entire side seam is stitched up and you just pull them on over the foot. Be sure to leave a comment on the giveaway post for a chance to win a pair for free!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome !!!, can't wait to make a pair !!!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job on these!! I featured you today in my Friday I'm in Love favorites!
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- Jenn @ Social Salutations
Great, Jenn! Thanks for the link! I'm excited to now be following your blog!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI think these are so cute. I can't wait to make a pair.
ReplyDeleteHi, how many skeins of yarn does this pattern need?
ReplyDeleteOnly one skein is needed. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat design! Very simple! Got you added as one of my favs on my blog :) http://thecraftyonion.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThese are great thanks for the nice easy pattern!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm sooo excited! This will be the perfect gift for my daughter. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely and in case it's NOT you there is a woman selling these as HER design on ETSY.
ReplyDeleteYou may want to check.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69842312/dance-til-dawn-leg-warmers-in-aqua
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ReplyDeleteThere are lots of ways you can assemble these. I simply sewed up the seam with a yarn needle and yarn, then added the buttons for fun. You could also see buttons on and use them to actually button the entire leg up, using stitches as buttonholes. Or do a bit of both! The fun thing about these is how creative you can get!
ReplyDeleteI made them, I love them!!! http://www.craftsy.com/project/view/Legwarmers/18979
ReplyDeleteI think you should do a tutorial on these leg warmers!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute! I just made a pair!
ReplyDeleteI love these and I am so excited to make a pair for my friend! And I love your blog too, so awesome to find it!
ReplyDeleteOK, I need a basic pattern for a 10 yr old girl. This pattern is great and I want to do a couple of pairs for my grand daughters and also maybe3 for my daughter and 2 daughters-in-law. I can use the sizing for the adults, but how many stitches for a child's size 10?
ReplyDeleteOne of the great things about these legwarmers is that they are totally customizable to any size! The beginning chains will determine the height of the legwarmers.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a 10 year old girl to test the sizing, but I have made these in all sizes from toddler to adult. The easiest way I have found is to simply make a length of chains to fit from the ankle to the knee of the person you are making the legwarmers for.
I remember when leg warmers were "in" years ago. So glad to see them back! I love this design and even though the buttons are for decoration, they just add such a cute touch.
ReplyDeletei have been looking for a stylish legwarmer pattern and wow thanks to your generosity i have one ! thank you !!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
I stumbled upon your blog when I was looking for legwarmer pattern, love it so much, thank you for sharing. I wanted to get a pair of knee-high boots but couldn't find one that I like, when I saw this pattern it just crossed my mind that I can wear my ankle boot with this legwarmers and it would look just as good as a knee-high boot, what's more important is that I don't have to spend on another pair of boots. Cool, right? LOL.
ReplyDeleteI have "pin" it on my Pinterest board so it can be shared with Pinteresters as there aren't many legwarmers patterns on the Pinterest board. I hope you won't mind me doing that. Just let me know if u want me to remove it from the Pinterest board.
Annie
Annie, pin away! These legwarmers are so versatile! Great idea with the ankle boots! ;)
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