Slouchy Legwarmers Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Designer

Charmaine Fletcher
Needle Size

US 8 / 5.0mm, US 9 / 5.5mm, US 10 / 6.0mm
Needle Type

Double-pointed, Cable Needle
Techniques

Cables, Rib, Slip Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Learn how to knit with Charmaine Fletcher's slouchy leg warmers, worked in the round on double-pointed needles.

If you’re heading outside on a chilly day, you’ll need to be well wrapped up - that’s where these fabulous accessories come in. Topped with a bow decoration, the leg warmers feature cables, plus a clever stretchy cast-off, so there’s plenty here to get your teeth into whether you're a beginner looking for your next challenge or an experienced knitter looking for a quick pattern.

What do I need?

Yarn: King Cole Indulge Chunky, shade 2453 Carmine, two 100g balls
Needles: 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, all double-pointed, sets of five
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Poppers: 11mm, four
Sewing needle and thread
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Height (unfolded): 54cm
Height (folded): 39cm
Circumference at top: 34cm
Circumference at bottom: 27cm
Bow: 8cm x 3.5cm
Button: 2cm diameter

Top knit tip

Before using the yarn, rewind each ball to detect joins or knots. If found, use the larger section of the ball for the legwarmer to save mid-row joins, and use the smaller section for the embellishments. In any case, use one ball per legwarmer.

Read our bumper blogpost with more tips on how to knit leg warmers here.

Meet the designer

Let’s Knit designer Charmaine Fletcher is well known for her fantastic patterns and they are all finished to perfection. If you enjoyed making her legwarmers, why not make this rosebud wrap next? See more from Charmaine here.

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