Two Needle Leg Warmer Knitting Pattern
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Instead of knitting socks, why not knit a pair of leg warmers to go with your favorite cozy slippers? This two needle leg warmer knitting pattern is the easiest pattern for beginner knitters.
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About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Size: 12″ – 15″ (30cm – 38cm) Calf Circumference
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner Friendly
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
PDF Bonus: Ad-Free Video
Pattern Name: Rejuvenation
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
Knit & Purl Stitches
Yarn
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: 340 – 350 yards (311 – 320 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Needles & Notions
Needle Size: US 9 (5.5mm) Knitting Needles
Gauge
14 STS & 31 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Measurements
Measurements: 6″ Wide x 17″ (15cm x 43cm)
Weight: 7.1oz (200g)
Notes
Reversible.
Knit from the bottom up.
Knit using the rib & garter stitch.
Get the free two needle leg warmer knitting pattern below or purchase the ad-free, downloadable & printable PDF on Etsy, Ravelry or LoveCrafts.
Video
This is a quick video to show you how I switch from my interchangeable needles to smaller straight needles.
The smaller needle creates a tighter stitch, which helps hold up your leg warmers :)
If you’re having a hard time keeping your leg warmers up, I highly recommend trying this on your next pair!
Here’s another video using this same technique with contrasting colors, it’s a little easier to see how it comes together:
I’m happy with the results! It’s almost completely seamless and there’s no bulge where it comes together making it reversible!
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
STS – stitches
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A simple leg warmer pattern to add warmth & comfort to your cozy life.
Knitting Pattern Instructions
CO 40 STS
Rows 1-5: *K2, P2*, approx. 1” (3cm)
Rows 6 and up: Knit in garter stitch to desired length, minus 1” (3cm)
Next 4 rows: *K2, P2*
Optional: Switch to size US 5 (3.75mm) needles to get a tighter stitch to help keep them up.
Last row: BO, loosely, in the K2, P2 pattern, this will give it some elasticity.
End:
Sew side edges together, not the CO & BO edges.
Weave in the ends.
No blocking necessary.
Knit the second the same as the first.
Print this Pattern
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