Crochet Joy of Dance Leg Warmers

Experience the pure delight of creating your very own pair of leg warmers with the Crochet Joy of Dance pattern. This unique design combines the elegance of crochet with the fun and freedom of dance, resulting in a stylish accessory that is sure to turn heads. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern will guide you through each step, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable crafting experience. Whether you choose to make them for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a friend, the process of crocheting these leg warmers is sure to bring joy and satisfaction. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn colors, and get ready to dance your way through this delightful pattern.

Skill Level: Easy

Required Supplies:

RED HEART Soft Baby Steps: 1 (1, 1) ball 9590 Lavender

Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 4.25mm [US G-6]

Yarn needle

Additional Supplies Needed:

1 yd 1/8”-¼” (3mm-6.5mm) wide ribbon

These leg warmers are so quick to crochet, you’ll have time to make a wardrobe of them in an array of colors! First the ribbed cuff is crocheted then the leg is worked in rounds across top edge of rib.

Gauge/Tension: GAUGE: 16 hdc = 4” (10 cm); 10 rows = 4” (10 cm). 

CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Directions are for size Small (2-3 years).

Changes for sizes Medium (4-7 years) and Large (8-10 years) are in parentheses.

Leg warmer measures 7½ (8½, 9½)” [19 (21.5, 24) cm] in circumference x 10 (11½, 12)” [25.5 (29, 30.5) cm] long.

Notes

1. Leg warmer is made in 2 sections: ribbed cuff worked in rows and leg worked in joined rounds.

2. To determine the best fit, measure the wearer’s mid-calf while in a standing position and make the size that is 1-2” (2.5 – 5 cm) smaller than the calf

measurement. Leg warmer is intended to stretch and fit snugly but comfortably around the calf.

LEG WARMER (make 2)

Ribbed Cuff

Ch 9.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—8 sc.

Rows 2–28 (32, 36): Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st across, turn.

Joining row: Holding first and last rows together and working through both thicknesses, slip st in each st across. Turn cuff so seam is on inner side.

Leg

Round 1 (right side): Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), working across top edge in ends of rows, 2 hdc in first row, [skip next row, 2 hdc in next row] 13 (15, 17) times, skip last row; join with slip st in first hdc—28 (32, 36) hdc.

Rounds 2–17 (20, 23): Ch 2, 2 hdc in space between first 2 hdc, 2 hdc in space between next 2 hdc; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first hdc.

Round 18 (21, 24): Ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), skip next st, hdc in next st, *ch 1, skip next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * around, ch 1, skip last st; join with slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch—14 (16, 18) hdc and 14 (16, 18) ch-1 spaces.

Round 19 (22, 25): Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch-1 space around; join with slip st in first hdc—28 (32, 36) sc.

Round 20 (23, 26): Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first hdc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

FINISHING

Cut ribbon in 2 pieces each measuring 18” (45.5 cm). Weave ribbon through ch-1 spaces of Round 18 (21, 24) of each leg warmer and tie in a bow.

ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain(s);

hdc = half double crochet;

sc = single crochet;

st(s) = stitch(es);

( ) = work directions in parentheses in same st;

[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified;

* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.