how to crochet leg warmers free pattern and video tutorial

This quick and easy, how to crochet leg warmers is a free pattern and video tutorial… (Please note this pattern is for a child age 2-4 if you would like to make a different size see chart for measurements at bottom of this page) Changing the sizing is not difficult you know what size you are looking to make.  The way to increase the size in this particular pattern is by first determining how wide you want the leg to be.  The beginning chain for this pattern is the cuff of the leg warmer.  When you take a look at the size chart below in this page you will see the different measurements that you need to know.  So, once you have figured out the size you wish to make, start with doing just the chain and measure it.  When you have the correct width you can continue on with the pattern below.  Just remember to measure out the length and reference the size chart before doing the finishing cuff!

 

Using a 5mm crochet hook
– ch 23
– attach first to last with sl st to make ring
– ch2; hdc around and end with sl st; continue this for a total of 4 rounds
– ch 1, sc, ch1, dc… continue this around, cl.w/sl.st & ch.1

– working around the chain spaces from the previous round (not into the stitches):  sc dec x2, sc around the next 6 spaces, sc dec, sc around the next 6 spaces, sc dec x2 (17sts) cl w/sl.st, ch.1

– sc, ch1, dc… continue this around, cl.w/sl.st & ch.1
– repeat the same alternating pattern as the last round but working right around the ch.1 space between each st of the previous round
– continue on with this pattern, closing each round with a sl.st & ch.1 for a total of 27 rounds or until desired length; close w/ sl st & ch2

– hdc in each st around (skip over the ch.1 space between each st) (17sts)

– hdc in the first st, hdc x2 in the next st, hdc x1 in the following 5 sts, hdc x2 in the next, hdc x1 in the following 5 sts, hdc x2 in the next, hdc x1 in the last 3 sts (20sts)
– complete 3 rounds of hdc, end w/sl st and fasten off; weave tail into stitches on wrong side with yarn needle.