Draft Dodger Legwarmers-Free Pattern
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Pretty quick and easy, using basic sc and dc. Designed to wear over pants….perfect for those chilly football games, sledding, Christmas tree hunts and all those chilly activities! For bare legs……switch to a smaller hook for the ribbing, and you may want to reduce the # of beginning stitches (by 2′s).
Skill Level: Easy
Supplies: 10½ oz (Canadiana used in proto type-#3 lt. wt. worsted), Size H/8/5mm crochet hook, yarn needle.
Stitches Used: ch (chain), sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet).
Gauge: 6 st = 2”, 3 rows = 2”
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Directions-Make 2:
Rnd. 1: ch85, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 10 ch, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch* repeat from *to* 30 times, sc in last 10 ch, ch1 turn. 84 st
Rnd. 2: working in back loops, sc in first 10 sc, working in both loops, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc*, repeat from *to* 31 times, working in back loops, sc in last 10 sc, ch1, turn.
Rnds. 3-36: repeat rnd. 2, fasten off at end of rnd. 36, leaving long tail to sew center seam.
Sew center seam.
Note: for longer length, increase pattern in even increments of 2.
Note: add or decrease rnds. for a narrower or wider width.
© December 2009 Pattern may not be reprinted or resold without express written permission.
February 21, 2010 at 12:53 am
What size person are these for?
February 22, 2010 at 9:11 am
Thank you so much for your interest in the pattern. These are women’s adult, but can easily be adapted to most any size.
May 31, 2010 at 10:11 am
Thank you so much for the legwarmer pattern. Back in the 70′s, they were “cool” and I was a teenager. Now, they are more practical as I am in my 50′s. I always loved legwarmers. I made one so far. It came out beautiful. I am working on the other one now. But in between I made a scarf to match with the same stitch. Thank you for sharing a great pattern and a great memory. Arlene
May 31, 2010 at 10:23 am
Thank you so much! The pattern came about because my granddaughters wanted legwarmers…….which means they’re back in style, so now you are stylishly practical!
August 31, 2010 at 9:48 pm
thank you! I’ve been looking for a good pattern for leg warmers. I plan to use this one! Thanks for sharing this!
September 1, 2010 at 7:01 am
My pleasure! So glad you’re able to use it!
August 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm
I liked the look of these legwarmers but I must have done something wrong. I made the 85 chains but when I started the rest of the pattern, I had about 12 chains leftover. In other words, my stitches didn’t add up. Any suggestions? Thanks
August 6, 2011 at 6:09 am
I can’t see what you did, but it could have been a miss count. Do you have the ribbing at the top and bottom?? If you do, just fill in the extra 12 stithes with the pattern stitches. It’s a very forgiving pattern and you will be able to use up the 12 stitches that way.
Carol
August 19, 2011 at 11:34 pm
Just wanted to leave a quick THANK YOU! You have shared so many wonderful patterns and I wanted to let you know that I wholeheartedly appreciate the time you have invested in these! Thanks!
August 20, 2011 at 7:10 am
Always my pleasure! I’m always thrilled when someone can use them! Happy Hookin’
August 22, 2011 at 4:03 am
Lovely design!! Half way through, nice easy stitch & looking great! Thankyou for sharing. x
August 22, 2011 at 7:56 am
It’s my pleasure!
September 21, 2011 at 6:49 am
Thank you, I’ve been looking for some crocheted leg warmers!
September 21, 2011 at 8:31 am
My pleasure! So glad taht you are able to use the pattern!
November 6, 2011 at 12:00 am
THANKS for the pattern, it looks great, can’t wait to give it a try
November 6, 2011 at 7:40 am
Absolutely my pleasure!
November 9, 2011 at 8:46 pm
These look great! What is the approximate finished size? Thanks!
November 10, 2011 at 7:46 am
Thank you so much for your interest in this pattern. They work out to about 24″ (give or take and depending on the yarn used). They are worked lengthwise, so you can make them shorter or longer by adding or deleting the starting ch by 2′s.
November 15, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Hello, I just want to tell you, that i absolutely LOVE this pattern! It was my very first item i made that wasn’t a blanket, hat or scarf. I made them as a gift for my cousin last christmas and she “rocked” them all winter. I am now making the draft dodger scarf for a co-worker for this christmas. Love it love it love it!
November 15, 2011 at 7:30 pm
That’s so sweet! Thank you so very much. Keep on Hookin!
November 22, 2011 at 10:25 am
Great job!
November 22, 2011 at 10:41 am
Thank you so very much!
December 2, 2011 at 7:29 pm
I ,too, was looking for a leg warmer pattern and I searched for quite a while. I wanted to make them for my granddaughters but most of what I found was for infants and babies. I was excited to find this patter (for free even) and have made one already (1/2 pair). I juat want to say thanks and I’m sure I’ll be able to find more patterns that interest me. Happy Holidays.
December 2, 2011 at 7:47 pm
It’s truly my pleasure. I’m so pleased you are able to use the pattern…..LOL…the design was inspired by my granddaughters…..Happy Hookin’!
Carol
December 4, 2011 at 1:43 pm
is this pattern UK or US stitches, please?
December 5, 2011 at 8:13 am
Thank you for your interest…..the pattern is written with US stitches.
December 20, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Thank you for this pattern I made a pair for my daughter and they came out great! I love them and so does she!
December 21, 2011 at 8:45 am
Thanks so much! I’m so glad you were able to use the pattern. Keep on Hookin’!
December 21, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Here is a link to my verison I posted on my blog I hope I did you justice
http://www.divalocks10.com/2011/12/crocheted-leg-warmers.html
December 21, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Those are adorable! I love the little bows, they’re the perfect finishing touch. I hope you don’t mind, but I posted your picture and link on one of my pages. If you would rather not, I will remove it. http://wp.me/PcHQw-mT I love seeing the finished projects!
December 21, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Thanks! Of course I don’t mind
January 6, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Thank you so for the pattern and adjustment info. I have a friend that wants to learn to crochet and wants leg warmers. I am encouraged by the comments here. As a widow, I really appreciatate that you let us have the pattern. I will try to let you know how it turns out.
January 6, 2012 at 4:55 pm
That’s wonderful! I always love seeing the finished projects……and I really love getting more people “hooked” on crochet!
January 30, 2012 at 3:17 am
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April 11, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Thanks for this pattern. It looks warm, and practical, and won’t draw undue attention to this shy person. Will be trying this soon.
April 12, 2012 at 7:16 am
My pleasure! So glad you may be able to use it! Don’t hesitate to contact me if you should have any questions. Happy Hookin!
December 2, 2012 at 5:19 pm
When my daughter asked for leg warmers I was surprised! I wore them myself in the late 70′s to early 80′s….I guess everything does come back in style eventually! I have one done and it looks great. This is an easy to follow pattern and I love the texture of the finished item. Thanks for the pattern!
December 2, 2012 at 7:56 pm
I’m so glad you’re able to use them! LOL……my granddaughters asked me! Who’d a thunk those would ever come back!
December 20, 2012 at 12:27 pm
What is the circumference of these? My gauge is different, so I’m trying to figure out how many rows to make.
I love how they look so far!
December 20, 2012 at 3:27 pm
The guage is 6 st per 2 inches and 3 rows for 2 inches which makes the circumference about 12″ at the ribbing. These are designed to wear over pants……..for a more narrow circumference, just reduce the # of rows……also if they are for bare legs…..reduce the # of starting stitches….most who have made them for bare legs went with a starting ch of 65…….The yarn i used was Canadiana which is a 4 ply worsted wt, but really works more like a heavy sports wt……..Hope this helps…..
December 26, 2012 at 12:16 pm
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December 27, 2012 at 12:24 pm
thanks for your quick reply to my question! They turned out beautifully, and my little sister loves them. I’m making another pair for myself now
December 27, 2012 at 4:04 pm
My pleasure……you go girl!
January 8, 2013 at 7:26 pm
I was wondering what size are these for? Thin adult, teenager, young girl? And thank you for this pattern.
January 8, 2013 at 7:32 pm
They are designed for Adult/Teen to wear over pants, but can easily be adapted to any size.
February 11, 2013 at 5:41 pm
Ok I might be blind but what is the ribbing of the leg Warmers? How many rows of what stitch?
February 11, 2013 at 7:19 pm
The ribbing is: sc(s) worked in the back loops…….the ribbing and the legwarmer is worked in one piece, lengthwise. The first 10 st(s) are worked as ribbing, then the pattern switches to the main legwarmer and then the last 10 st(s) are worked as ribbing.
February 11, 2013 at 7:23 pm
Thank you for reply I just thought in picture it looked more of a different pattern at the top and bottom so didn’t know if was something I missed reading it
February 12, 2013 at 8:11 am
No problem. It is a bit unconventional.
April 29, 2013 at 7:46 am
These are really cute! I can’t wait to try and make these legwarmers! Thanks for making the pattern free!
April 29, 2013 at 1:54 pm
It was my pleasure! So glad you’re able to use it! Happy Hookin’!