Crochet Leg Warmers for babies and children are great! For babies they keep little knees warm while allowing for easy diaper changes, and protect delicate knees when they're learning to crawl! Once they've grown a bit leg warmers are a must for budding ballet dancers, as well as any child who insists on wearing dresses and shorts into the chill of fall. And they just look good! Today I've collected 10 great free crochet leg warmers patterns. Most of these patterns have both baby and toddler sizes, and sometimes even child sizes - as well as info on how to change the size!
10 Free Crochet Leg Warmers Patterns for Children
{click the name of the pattern you want, in blue, to go to the pattern page!)
- Legwarmers by Simply Sweet, a Ravelry download: These are simple and sweet - just as the name suggests!
- Cluster and Stripe Legwarmers by Sara Freisberg, on tangled happy: I love the stitch pattern used in these, and it includes instructions on how to make them in any size.
- Little Girl Easy Legwarmers by A Crafty House: These have fantastic texture and I love the cuffs!
- Baby Legwarmers by Danyel Pink, on Danyel Pink Designs via the Internet Archive: Completely customizable, since babies come in all shapes!
- Cozy Crawlers Leg Warmers by Linda Permann, on Craftzine.com Blog: Made with fingering weight yarn, this one is available as a special book excerpt!
- Owl Baby Legs and Hat Set by Corina Gray, on Stitch11: Owl are still big for fall, making this the perfect blend of trends!
- Ribbed V-Stitch Leg Warmers by Manda Nicole, on Manda Nicole's Crochet Patterns: V is for very cute!
- Mermaid Legwarmers by Carrie Piper, a Ravelry download: Vintage inspired, with great detailing - and there's a matching hat available too!
- Baby Legs by Ashley Paramor, on Nesting Sticks: Specially sized to fit newborns! Love these for baby's first fall!
- Alicia Legwarmers by Leah Addis: The photo is definitely on a grownup, but these custom fit leg warmers look super cute on girls of any age!
Have you made crochet leg warmers for kids? They make a great unique gift that's sure to be appreciated as temps drop in the coming season. What's your favorite leg warmers pattern for kids? Share in the comments!
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Ashley @ A Crafty House says
Thanks for featuring my legwarmers! Your site is great -- I'll be back often!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thanks so much Ashley!
christy hinkley says
I would like to make my granddaughter leg warmers. but I need 8-10 size. but I can only find infant to size or adult. I am not knowledgeable on increasing a pattern. can you possibly help me out.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi christy! Lion Brand has a pattern with specific sizes, including 8-10! http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70440AD.html 🙂
Dena Mitton says
You do darling work. I ride a motorcycle and I can't wait to make myself some leg, warmers for our winter travels [ and yes we prefer to travel in freezing, snow blowing white outs]. We're not weird [maybe] but we just detest the heat.
Looking forward to seeing more of your patterns
Sincerely,
Dena and David Mitton
Kylie says
I've made #3 in a creamy white/sky blue mix softer yarn. I made them for a 2 year old, along with a slouch beanie, but have yet to gift them! They're really cute and crocheted up quick! I hope they fit! 🙂
Mandy says
The first ones are actually $3.50. not free...but still adorable!
Tamara Kelly says
Ah, shoot, somehow the link was going to the wrong place. I'll fix it now, it should go to http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/legwarmers-14
Mary Lou Wood says
The Alicia leaflets download isn't working. I plan on making these for my daughter trip to Boston in a week! Can you fix it ?
Tamara Kelly says
The download is working fine for me - you do need to have a (free) Ravelry account to download it.
Carolyn says
Hi I am not understanding section 2 can you explain it to me. Thank you
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Carolyn! Section 2 of what pattern, please? 🙂
Kim Zablosky says
Pattern for leg warmer #4 is not available the blog is no longer accessible.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much for letting me know! I've updated the link so that it works again! 🙂