How to Knit Leg Warmers for Beginners | Free Knitting Pattern
This very easy leg warmer that uses the 2×2 rib stitch is perfect for those who are new to knitting or a great palate cleanser for experienced knitters.
This leg warmer is stretchy, reversible and perfect for keeping your legs cosy on cold days. It's knitted in the round in 2×2 ribbing.
Scroll down for a free pattern of these snuggly leg warmers or you can check out my YouTube channel with a video tutorial on how to knit one.
Materials
1 skein of bulky-weight yarn approximately 125m/ 100g
A pair of 5.5mm circular needles with a 22cm cord
Scissors
Measuring tape
Size Guide & Finished Measurements
Size — Calf circumference — Circumference of finished leg warmer
XS — 30cm — 40cm
S — 33cm — 43cm
M/ L — 35-38cm — 48cm
XL/ 2XL — 40-43cm — 52cm
Disclaimer: Not all sizes for this pattern have been tested. Sample was made in size XS.
Techniques used
long-tail cast-on (knitwise and purlwise)
knitting in the round
knitting 2×2 ribbing
Abbreviations
BOR Beginning-of-round marker
K Knit (E.g. "K1" = knit 1 stitch)
P Purl (E.g. "P2" = purl 2 stitches)
rep Repeat
2×2 Ribbed Leg Warmers
The yarn used to make this pair of leg warmers is the Abbey Road Wool to be Wild yarn in the colour Pink Mix.
Pattern is written for sizes XS (S, M/ L) XL/ 2XL.
Cast on 41 (45, 49) 53 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method, alternating between casting on two stitches knitwise then two stitches purlwise.
To join in the round, slip the first stitch on the left needle onto the right needle purlwise. Knit the two stitches on the right needle together. You will have 40 (44, 48) 52 stitches remaining on your needle. Place BOR marker. You will slip this marker when you come to it.
Row 1: *K2, P2 rep from * until end.
Rep Row 1 until you've reached the desired length for your leg warmer.
Cast off your stitches.
To cast off, knit the first two stitches. Knit the two stitches on your right needle together. Purl the next stitch on your left needle. Purl the two stitches on your right needle together. Rep until one stitch left on your needle. Cut a 5cm tail of yarn. Wrap the tail around the needle and bring the stitch over the yarn, pulling the tail through.
Rep for a second leg warmer.
Weave in the loose ends.
Your leg warmers are complete!
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This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell finished items made using this pattern, however you may gift the final product. Thank you.
