Winters Legs, Knit Warmers a free knit leg warmer pattern this is quick to stitch, super simple and fun accessory.
Today, I am sharing a free pattern I created from way back in 2008. I originally made these for my daughter- she was 9 at the time. I had barely begun my knitting journey and could not find a pattern for basic leg warmers. So I did what I do and figured it out. Back then, I used Red Heart’s Strata yarn. The stripes were dyed into the yarn, fantastic bonus for a new knitter! This particular yarn is no longer available. However, Red Heart has a new striped line out called…Red Heart Super Saver Stripes
The Strata had 202 yds [185 m] per skein and the new Stripes has 236 yds [215 m]. Both are 100% acrylic.
I know, I know. Acrylic yarn makes some shudder. But here’s the thing- I am a mom of 4, handwashing a utilitarian item like leg warmers is not high on my list of “things I got time for” (especially back then, when all mine were so young). Also, the handy stripes are built right in, the colors are fun and lets face it, this is not an heirloom item I expected her to pass down for generations.
My nieces stayed with me for a week and I made them each a pair for fun. It was time to update this pattern, anyhow. The original picture didn’t even have the ends woven in (shameful) and I used this new yarn so you see, rewriting and posting was necessary.
Also!, I’m adding a crochet version. I’ll have that pattern up and available very soon.
–Great News! The crochet version of the Winters Legs Warmers is now available, HERE