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
Well... it doesn't say that in the description that you cannot sell what you make, nor does it say you have to credit her.
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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! ;)
DeleteI love love the look of these. I think they will be perfect for SIL for Christmas. Thank you for so generously offering your pattern.
ReplyDeleteIs there a way I could make these a little smaller for my grand daughter? She wears uniforms to school and I think a pair of these would be great for her!
ReplyDeleteLeialoha, I plan on writing a smaller version in the near future, but haven't gotten to it yet. Basically, you would make less chains in your foundation (to make them shorter), and make less rows (to make them for smaller legs).
ReplyDeleteI just pinned this going to make for my daughter...thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove this, but totally lost on how to stitch it? Does your scalloped edge overlap the straight edge?
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Going to have to try this! :)
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Like this pattern -- I really want to make these!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!! I've already promised them to 3 of my young, pretty co-workers who like to wear the spiked high heels!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm very new to crocheting but I'm giving these a try. I was taught that in DC, you're supposed to Ch up 3 but your pattern calls for only 2 chains at the end of each row. Is there a reason for that, is it part of the design? I thought it might keep them in place on your leg better.I'm on row 12 and it seems to be working fine, just wondering
ReplyDeleteIt is actually usually two chains in DC... Three would likely cause you some problems in some patterns, as those two chains normally count as the first DC and a third chain would actually be like 1 DC, chain 1... Does that make sense?
DeleteI love the way these look! However, I refuse to wear high heels. Would these look good without heels?
ReplyDeleteAlso, how do you join the two sides?
I am lost trying to join the two sides, can you help me?
ReplyDeleteYou'll fold the legwarmer "hot dog style" with the long ends (one with shell stitching) together. Sew along this edge, either tacking down the shells or sewing through the last row of DC, leaving the shells as more of an edging.
DeleteLisa, can I use your photo with a link to this pattern? I would like to send those who follow my blog here for this great pattern.
ReplyDeleteKristine, go right ahead. Where are you linking from?
DeleteCan you explain how to sew the two sides together in detail?
ReplyDeleteI just made these and they are so cute!! Thanks for the pattern!! Love the scalloping!
ReplyDeleteI just made the first leg warmer up until row 23(havnt done 23 yet). i have pretty thick calves i guess, cuz there is NO WAY i will be able to wear them if i finish & sew them with your original instructions. do you have any suggestions for me to add to it so they fit me?the only place as of now they will close is the bottom 14 dc stitches(from the ankle up). I really dont want them to be bunchy. i really like the original look in your picture.help!
ReplyDeleteJust keep adding rows after R23 until you can wrap them around comfortably. You want them to be snug, but not uncomfortably so. Then finish with the instructions from R24. Good luck!
DeleteI want to make these taller for a over the knee look, does it matter how much i add to my fondation? I wasn't sure since they have the pelretty edge if it should be done in 2s or 3s, i dont want to mess up my edge at the end and need to redo them. Sorry, i have only been doing these a few months now & taught myself in a learn as i go way, lol.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
I think i figured it out, it would need to be added in 5 stitches to get the "shell" pattern to look right at one end. ???
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely right. Just add in stitches in multiples of 5 until you achieve your desired size. Easy peasy! ;) Good luck!
DeleteI cannot wait to try this out! I LOVE THESE!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteSo excited about these leg warmers. My 6 year old has been begging me to make her some and she has a birthday coming up. These will make a wonderful gift!!! Thanks for the free pattern!!!! :)
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ReplyDeleteI just love this pattern! :)