Leg Warmers
A slouchy, studio-inspired leg warmer worked from the bottom up with tailored ribbing and a tapered top edge for a polished fit. Choose between a clean, classic plain version or a textured cabled variation — both worked in 4-ply / fingering weight yarn across five sizes.
Pattern Details
- Construction: Bottom up
- Fit: Slouchy with tapered top edge
- Options: Plain or Cabled
- Sizes: 5 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55 cm finished circumference)
- Yarn weight: 4-ply / Fingering
- Needles: 2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles with a 40 cm / 16" cord
- Notions: Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors; cable needle required for cabled version
Sizes & Yarn Requirements
Plain Leg Warmers
Ease: 0–6 cm / 0–2.25" positive ease
| Size | Finished Circumference | Yarn Required | Approx. Balls Needed* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 cm / 13.75" | 560 m / 611 yds | 2 balls |
| 2 | 40 cm / 15.75" | 640 m / 700 yds | 3 balls |
| 3 | 45 cm / 17.75" | 720 m / 786 yds | 3 balls |
| 4 | 50 cm / 19.75" | 800 m / 875 yds | 3–4 balls |
| 5 | 55 cm / 21.75" | 880 m / 960 yds | 4 balls |
Cabled Leg Warmers
Ease: 3 cm / 1.25" negative to 3 cm / 1.25" positive ease
| Size | Finished Circumference | Yarn Required | Approx. Balls Needed* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 cm / 13.75" | 726 m / 795 yds | 3 balls |
| 2 | 40 cm / 15.75" | 830 m / 908 yds | 4 balls |
| 3 | 45 cm / 17.75" | 935 m / 1020 yds | 4 balls |
| 4 | 50 cm / 19.75" | 1038 m / 1135 yds | 4–5 balls |
| 5 | 55 cm / 21.75" | 1140 m / 1248 yds | 5 balls |
*Ball counts are approximate, based on a typical 4-ply / fingering weight ball of ~200 m / 220 yds. Check your chosen yarn's metreage and adjust accordingly. Leg warmer length can be shortened to reduce yarn usage.
Original: $7.74
-65%$7.74
$2.71
Description
A slouchy, studio-inspired leg warmer worked from the bottom up with tailored ribbing and a tapered top edge for a polished fit. Choose between a clean, classic plain version or a textured cabled variation — both worked in 4-ply / fingering weight yarn across five sizes.
Pattern Details
- Construction: Bottom up
- Fit: Slouchy with tapered top edge
- Options: Plain or Cabled
- Sizes: 5 (35, 40, 45, 50, 55 cm finished circumference)
- Yarn weight: 4-ply / Fingering
- Needles: 2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles with a 40 cm / 16" cord
- Notions: Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors; cable needle required for cabled version
Sizes & Yarn Requirements
Plain Leg Warmers
Ease: 0–6 cm / 0–2.25" positive ease
| Size | Finished Circumference | Yarn Required | Approx. Balls Needed* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 cm / 13.75" | 560 m / 611 yds | 2 balls |
| 2 | 40 cm / 15.75" | 640 m / 700 yds | 3 balls |
| 3 | 45 cm / 17.75" | 720 m / 786 yds | 3 balls |
| 4 | 50 cm / 19.75" | 800 m / 875 yds | 3–4 balls |
| 5 | 55 cm / 21.75" | 880 m / 960 yds | 4 balls |
Cabled Leg Warmers
Ease: 3 cm / 1.25" negative to 3 cm / 1.25" positive ease
| Size | Finished Circumference | Yarn Required | Approx. Balls Needed* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 cm / 13.75" | 726 m / 795 yds | 3 balls |
| 2 | 40 cm / 15.75" | 830 m / 908 yds | 4 balls |
| 3 | 45 cm / 17.75" | 935 m / 1020 yds | 4 balls |
| 4 | 50 cm / 19.75" | 1038 m / 1135 yds | 4–5 balls |
| 5 | 55 cm / 21.75" | 1140 m / 1248 yds | 5 balls |
*Ball counts are approximate, based on a typical 4-ply / fingering weight ball of ~200 m / 220 yds. Check your chosen yarn's metreage and adjust accordingly. Leg warmer length can be shortened to reduce yarn usage.
