bow legwarmers
these legwarmers are the quickest & cutest project in your queue right now! stitching half double crochet through the back loop only creates a textured rib effect. the legwarmers are crocheted in a rectangle, seamed together, and then embellished with a ruffle and bow.
measurements
8 inches long total, 6 inches long with top folded down
11 inch circumference (not including stretch)
pattern includes instructions to make project longer or wider if desired.
materials
1 skein aran weight yarn (size 4) optional: yarn scraps in
contrasting color for the bow 5mm crochet hook
stitch marker/safety pin to mark round tapestry needle to seam
gauge
13 stitches by 11 rows = 4x4 inches
Use 5mm hook and half double crochet stitch
abbreviations
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
blo - back loop only
rep -repeat
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bow legwarmers pattern
leg
27ch
(optional: ch more stitches here if you would like a longer legwarmer.)
row 1 - starting with the 2nd ch from hook, 1hdc into each ch
row 2 - 1hdcblo in each hdc
rep row 2 for 20 rows total (optional: rep more rows for a wider legwarmer)
using an invisible seam, connect the 1st and last rows to create the tube. roll the top of the legwarmer down 2 inches
ruffle
connect yarn to the bottom of the legwarmer and place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round
row 1 - 1sc in every stitch row 2 - rep (1sc, 2sc) row 3 - 2sc in every stitch
cut yarn, finish off, and weave in all ends
bow
ch for 12-14 inches
cut yarn & weave in ends
tie chain into a bow and stitch onto the flap of the legwarmer
This pattern was originally published in the Jan/Feb 2023 issue of Material Grrrlz
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