Leg warmers, knitted with knitting needles. Patterns and description for women with braids, from melange yarn, cotton, wool

One of the latest trends of the year in women's fashion is original knitted leggings. Knitting such a wardrobe item is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. Moreover, now there are many available on the Internet free patterns and master classes with a description of knitting interesting, beautiful, warm, original, openwork and other interesting leg warmers for beginners.

There are several ways to use knitted leg warmers:

• a stylish accessory for sports, dancing or ballet;
• a fashionable item of clothing in a sporty or casual style;
• addition to the school uniform;
• visual correction of excessive thinness of the shin;
• insulation during the cold season;
• sale at craft fairs.

Knitting patterns for leg warmers for women with knitting needles

There are a huge number of patterns for leg warmers - from the most basic to very complex. Below are the most interesting and popular patterns for knitting such a thing.

French Braid Pattern

This pattern allows you to make leggings voluminous and interesting.

Scandinavian braid pattern

This pattern allows you to make gaiters Scandinavian-style cozy.

Feather Pattern

This pattern will make the leggings unusual and original.

Strawberry pattern

This pattern immediately attracts the attention of others with its brightness.

The pattern is knitted with the front surface according to the diagram.

Pattern "Deer"

This pattern is a fashionable Scandinavian design for women's leg warmers.

The pattern is knitted with the front surface according to the diagram:

In order to understand the principles of knitting women's leggings with knitting needles, it is necessary to consider their patterns with step-by-step descriptions.

Master classes on knitting women's leg warmers with knitting needles

In the future, the following symbols will be used: LP – front loops, IP – back loops, DS – additional knitting needle. The figure below shows the order of casting on loops for further work.

This method is identical for any knitting pattern for leg warmers.

Simple leg warmers for beginners with elastic band 2 - 2

Leg warmers, knitted with knitting needles (patterns and descriptions of which are presented in this master class) are quick and easy to knit, which is ideal for beginners.

What you need for knitting

For knitting you will need YarnArt Jeans yarn (55% cotton, 45% polyacrylic, 50m/160g) 300g and 4 knitting needles.

Knitting density: 24 loops and 24 rows = 10*10 cm stocking stitch.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 58 stitches (for medium-wide legs) on the needles according to the above pattern. Don't forget about the extra two edge stitches. Pull one needle out so that all the stitches remain on the second needle.
2. Knitting the first row: 1 edge loop, then knit 2 front loops and 2 IP, 1 front loop. Beginners need to pay attention to the fact that the front loop visually looks like a "V", the back loop looks like a "-".
3. Knitting the second row: first 1 edge loop, 2 IP, then 2 LP, 1 LP.
4. Knitting from 3 to 100 rows: similar to the first and second rows.
5. Knitting 101 rows: 1 edge loop, *2 LP, 2 IP, yarn over*, knit 12 times, 1 LP.
6. Knitting 102 rows: 1 edge loop, *2 IP, 2 LP, yarn over* - 12 times, 1 LP.
7. Knitting from 103 to 115 rows: similarly.
8. Close the loops.
9. The product needs to be sewn and it is finished.

Features and nuances

To ensure that the gaiters stay on your leg and do not slip off, it is recommended to tighten the top and bottom of the elastic band by knitting it on smaller knitting needles.

Seamless multi-colored leg warmers on 4 needles

The leg warmers knitted with knitting needles (the patterns and descriptions of which facilitate the process of creating the product) in this master class are obtained without seams due to circular knitting.

What you need for knitting

For knitting you will need multi-colored yarn of 4 colors (for example, yellow, orange, red, green) in total 400 grams, each color 100 grams, stocking needles.

Knitting density: 25 loops and 19 rows = 10*10 garter stitch.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 60 stitches of yellow yarn onto the knitting needles. Pull out one knitting needle.
2. Distribute the loops 15 pieces per 4 knitting needles.
3. Knitting from rows 1 to 25: knit a 2 by 2 elastic band according to the pattern described above (odd rows - 1 edge loop, 2 LP, 2 IP, 1 LP, even rows - 1 edge loop, 2 IP, 2 LP, 1 LP).
4. Knitting from row 26 to 50: tie on orange yarn and do step 3.
5. Knitting from row 51 to row 75: tie on red yarn and do step 3.
6. Knitting from row 76 to 100: tie on green yarn and do step 3.
7. Knitting from row 101 to 200: similarly knit again with each color for 25 rows.
8. Close the loops.
9. Thread a 50 cm cord of yellow yarn through the 25th row from the top and tie it.

Features and nuances

When knitting with stocking needles, there is no need to cast on edge loops, and the number of loops is always divisible by 4. Another nuance - due to the fact that the product is bright and eye-catching, the rest of the clothes should be plain without a pattern.

Dance socks without heels

What you need for knitting

For knitting you will need cotton yarn Puppets (100% cotton, 50 g, / 265 m) 300 g, circular knitting needles No. 3 mm.

Knitting density: 20 loops and 29 rows = 10*10 garter stitch.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 60 stitches and 2 edge stitches from the yarn onto the knitting needles.
2. Knitting from 1 to 10 rows: knit a faceted elastic band.
3. Knitting from row 11 to 15: knit the entire row to the end *3IP, 4LP, 3IP*.
4. Knitting row 16: * 3 IP, drop 2 loops onto an additional knitting needle in front of the product, 2 LP from the left knitting needle, 2 LP from an additional knitting needle, 3 IP * - to the end of the row.
5. Knitting from row 16 to 65: repeat points 3 and 4.
6. Knitting row 66: knit 2 times * 3 IP, 4 LP, 3 IP *, 4 LP and 1 IP, close 25 loops.
7. Knitting row 67: knit the entire row *3IP, 4LP, 3IP*.
8. Knitting row 68: you need to knit the entire row to the end * 3 IP, remove 2 loops on the DS behind the work, then 2 LP from the left knitting needle and 2 LP from the DS and 3 IP *.
9. Knitting from row 69 to 84: repeat p. 8, p. 8.
10. Knitting from row 85 to 90: knit a faceted elastic band.
11. Close the loops.
12. Cast on 40 stitches on the loops of the first row.
13. Knit 3 rows with 2-2 rib pattern.
14. Close the loops. Sew the product.

Features and nuances

To prevent the leg warmers from slipping off during dancing, gymnastics or ballet, you need to reinforce the knitting.

On the back side of the elastic, you need to pull the elastic thread through the front loops at regular intervals using a blunt needle and tie it in a knot in the edge loops.

Lace leg warmers

The leg warmers, knitted with knitting needles (the patterns and descriptions of which help to make the knitting process easier) of this master class look very delicate and elegant due to the openwork lace.

What you need for knitting

For knitting you will need beige yarn Novita Miami (50% cotton, with the addition of 50% acrylic, 145m/50g) 150g, hosiery needles No. 2, No. 3, hook

Knitting density: lace pattern repeat = 5 cm.

The lace pattern is knitted according to the diagram and instructions.

Crochet pattern:

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 72 stitches onto size 2 needles.
2. Divide the stitches evenly between 4 needles (18 stitches on each).
3. Knitting from 1 to 10 rows: knit according to the lace pattern, repeat the pattern 4 times. Remove 24 loops in row 9 at even intervals. Remove 8 loops evenly in row 10.
4. There should be 40 loops on the knitting needles – a total of 10 loops on each knitting needle.
5. Knitting from rows 11 to 38: change to knitting needles No. 3 and knit the pattern 5 times according to diagram A. In rows 17-18, drop the yarn overs (make 2 yarn overs, not one, in the next row, remove 1 yarn over, knit the second according to the diagram).
6. Knitting from row 39 to 66: knit according to pattern A, drawing 5 times. In rows 40, 41 and 42, drop the yarn overs. After row 50, change to knitting needles No. 2.
7. Knitting from row 67 to 94: knit pattern 5 times according to pattern A
8. Redistribute the loops onto 4 knitting needles, each should have 10 loops.
9. Knit with a lace pattern according to pattern B, knitting the opening along the heel: on the first knitting needle knit pattern A, on the 2nd and 3rd knitting needles pattern B, close 10 loops of the 4th knitting needle for the heel according to pattern C.
10. Knitting row 40 of pattern B: close 10 heel loops on the 1st knitting needle. Knit with the 2nd and 3rd needles according to the pattern. Cast on 10 loops on the 4th needle (rapport c).
11. Knitting 41 rows of pattern B: cast on 10 stitches on the 1st knitting needle (rapport A). Knit the 2nd and 3rd knitting needles according to pattern B, the stitches on the 4th knitting needle according to pattern C.
12. Knitting from row 42 to 66: knit according to the pattern.
13. Attach yarn to the bottom seam of the leggings using a hook as follows: 1st single crochet into 1st loop of the last row.
14. Crochet according to the pattern: skip 2 loops of the last row, throw 1 sc and in the next loop, cast on 3 ch. loops. Repeat.
15. Close the row with a single crochet in the 1st st.
16. Tie the heel in the same way.

Features and nuances

This master class examines a complex pattern, so it is recommended not to choose a bright color of yarn, but to choose a soft color, then the pattern will be immediately noticeable.

Merino wool leg warmers

Women's merino wool leg warmers have a warming effect in the cold season.

What you need for knitting

For knitting you will need 200 g of brown yarn Bouton D`Or Evasion (100% merino wool), 4 double pointed needles, and an additional needle.

Knitting density: 17 loops = 5.5 cm.

Women's leg warmers are knitted according to the pattern in the instructions.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 60 stitches, divide evenly between 4 needles.
2. 10 rows are knitted with a patent elastic band.
3. Knit the front part 2 LP, 2 IP, 4 LP, 17 loops of the diamond pattern according to the chart, 4 LP, 2 IP, 2 LP.
4. Knit the back part: 2 LP, 12 braid loops, 4 LP, 12 braid loops, 2 LP.
5. Select the front and back of the leggings on all sides.
6. In the 7th row, add 1 loop on each side of the front and back parts, 4 increases per row.
7. In every 6th row, repeat these 4 increases 6 times, 7 times in every 10th row. In total, you get 117 loops.
8. The loops that are thrown on are knitted with a braid pattern (12 sts), with intervals of 4 LP.
9. Knit 55 cm then with a patent elastic band 12 cm, evenly adding 3 loops in the 1st row. You get 120 loops.
10. Close the loops.

Features and nuances

The merino yarn used to knit the leg warmers in this master class is unique, it is very warm, absorbs moisture and has healing properties.

Leg warmers with pompoms

What you need for knitting

For knitting you will need Mondial Merino yarn (52% merino yarn, 48% acrylic 125m/100g) - 200g, 6 knitting needles, extra knitting needle.

Knitting density: 21 loops and 17 rows = 10 cm * 10 cm stocking stitch.

Knit leg warmers with pompoms according to the instructions in the pattern.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 50 stitches onto the knitting needles.
2. Knit 2 cm with a ribbed elastic band.
3. Knit the holes (1 row): *2LP, together 2 IP, 1 yarn over* - 12 times, 2LP. Knit the new row according to the pattern, yarn overs - with front loops, then with a 2 by 2 elastic band. Knit 9 cm.
4. Knit the first 2 loops and the last 2, between them remove every 8 rows through 4 loops by 1. Remove through 4 loops by 1 every 12th row. Knit 42 cm like this.
5. Knit 4 rows with a ribbed elastic band.
6. Close the loops. Sew the product.
7. Thread a 50 cm cord through the holes.
8. Sew on pom-poms.

Features and nuances

A pompom can be made in a minute using a fork. To do this, wind the yarn around the fork several times, tie it across and pull it together. Then cut and fluff the pompom from the outside.

Leg warmers with Norwegian pattern

Scandinavian design has been popular in clothing lately, so let's look at a master class on knitting women's leg warmers with a Norwegian pattern.

What you need for knitting

For knitting you will need 260 g of Semenovskaya yarn (50 g of wool, 50 g of acrylic, 250 m / 100 g), of which 150 g of olive, 30 g of white, 30 g of brown, 50 g of dark brown, knitting needles No. 3.5.

Knitting density: 23 loops and 33 rows = 10 cm * 10 cm.

Leg warmers with a Norwegian pattern are knitted according to the instructions on the diagram.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Using olive yarn, cast on 58 stitches.
2. Knit with pearl elastic - 30 rows.
3. Next, knit 63 rows according to the jacquard pattern with the front surface.
4. Continue working with olive-colored yarn and knit 30 rows with pearl elastic.
5. Close all loops in row 31.
6. Sew the seam of the product.

Features and nuances

To knit leg warmers with a jacquard pattern, you need to choose wool yarn, not cotton, because it does not have high elasticity.

Another nuance: when knitting a jacquard pattern, you need to pay attention to the uniform tension of the thread. In case of excessive tension, folds will appear on the gaiters. To avoid this, when switching to a new color, you need to straighten the loops in width.

Leg warmers - knee socks for girls

What you need for knitting

For knitting you will need Kamtex cotton stretch yarn (98% cotton, 2% lycra, 160 m / 50 g), 5 knitting needles No. 1.5.

Knitting density: 26 loops for 35 rows for a 10 cm square.

Leg warmers - knee-highs are knitted according to the pattern and instructions.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 48 stitches, distribute evenly over 4 needles.
2. Rows 1-10: knit with a voluminous rib pattern.
3. Rows 11 – 188: knit with openwork pattern according to the chart.
4. Rows 199 – 214: knit the heel. To do this, divide the knitting into 2 equal parts of 24 loops and knit 16 rows of stocking stitch in one part.
5. Rows 215 - 230: Divide 24 stitches into 3 parts with 8 stitches for the side and middle parts. Decrease stitches by knitting 2 stitches together in each row.
6. Rows 231 - 232: cast on stitches on the front side of the golf, 1 stitch from each edge stitch. On the needles = 48 stitches.
7. Rows 233–260: knit 24 sts in stockinette stitch, 24 sts in openwork pattern.
8. Rows 261-270: Knit the toe of the golf, in each row knitting the first 2 loops together.
9. Row 271: Close loops.

Leg warmers with ornament

What you need for knitting

To knit leg warmers with an ornament you will need: Sandnes Easy yarn (100% wool, 51m/50g) in total 200g - 50g each of white, light grey, dark grey and black, hosiery knitting needles and hook No. 8.

Knitting density: 10 loops and 15 rows = 10*10 cm.

Leg warmers with an ornament are knitted according to the pattern and instructions.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 30 stitches with dark grey yarn and distribute the stitches onto double pointed needles.
2. Knit in a double strand in a circle.
3. In the last row of elastic, add 2 loops at equal intervals.
4. Knit 2 rows of stocking stitch with light grey yarn.
5. Knit a 14 cm pattern according to diagram 1.
6. Knit 2 LP together at the beginning of the row and make a yarn over at the end of the row. It is necessary to remove 1 loop without knitting, knit 1 loop and pull the removed loop through the already knitted one.
7. When the pattern is knitted to the end, continue knitting with white yarn for 3 rows.
8. Knit the braids according to pattern 2.
9. At the beginning of the 7th row of the braid, throw on 1 LP.
10. Knit the pattern to the end - 11 rows.
11. Knit 2 rows with the front surface, removing up to 27 loops at equal distances in the last row.
12. Knit in a cord to a length of 35 cm.
13. Close the loops.

Peculiarities

The knitted leg warmers (the patterns and descriptions of which are presented in this master class) are made of 100% wool. Therefore, they warm perfectly and improve blood circulation.

Merino wool leg warmers

Merino wool leg warmers have a warming effect in the cold season. This master class on knitting leg warmers with knitting needles is suitable for both beginners and experienced craftsmen. For knitting you will need 200 g of gray yarn Bouton D`Or Evasion (100% merino wool), stocking needles No. 4, an additional knitting needle.

Knitting density: 17 loops = 5.5 cm.

Men's leggings are knitted according to the pattern in the instructions.

Step-by-step knitting instructions:

1. Cast on 60 stitches, divide evenly between 4 needles.
2. Knit 10 rows with 2-2 elastic.
3. Knit the front part 2 LP, 2 IP, 4 LP, 17 loops of the diamond pattern according to the chart, 4 LP, 2 IP, 2 LP.
4. Knit the back part: 2 LP, 12 braid loops, 4 LP, 12 braid loops, 2 LP.
5. Select the front and back of the leggings on all sides.
6. In the 7th row, add 1 loop on each side of the front and back parts, 4 increases per row.
7. In every 6th row, repeat these 4 increases 6 times, 7 times in every 10th row. In total, you get 117 loops.
8. The loops that are thrown on are knitted with a braid pattern (12 sts), with intervals of 4 LP.
9. Knit 55 cm then 12 cm with a 2 by 2 elastic band, evenly adding 3 loops in the 1st row. You get 120 loops.
10. Close the loops.

The product is ready! The merino yarn from which the leggings of this master class are knitted is unique, it is very warm, absorbs moisture and has healing properties.

Leg warmers with "bumps"

What you need for knitting

To knit leg warmers with “bumps” you will need: 150 g of yarn (35% alpaca, 65% wool, 180 m/50 g), 4.5 knitting needles.

Knitting density: 18 loops and 23 rows = 10*10 garter stitch with double thread.

Leg warmers with "bumps" are knitted according to the pattern and instructions.

Step by step knitting instructions

1. Cast on 70 stitches with double strand yarn.
2. Knit 1 row IP.
3. Perform the rapport according to diagram 1. After completing this pattern, 56 loops will remain on the needles.
4. Next, knit 5 LP, 3 IP, pattern according to scheme 2 (= 16 loops), 3 IP, with a rib pattern (2 LP, 6 IP) knit 24 loops, 5 LP.
5. You need to continue in the same way until the pattern repeat according to diagram 2 is completed 3 times in height.
6. Complete the pattern according to diagram 3.
7. Knit 1 row of LP and continue knitting with a rib pattern (2 LP and 2 IP).
8. At a height of 32 cm, add 1 IP to all 2 IP elastic bands. As a result, there will be 70 loops on the needles.
9. At a height of 38 cm, knit 1 IP, then close the loops.
10. Sew the sides of the gaiters together using a mattress stitch.

The master classes on knitting women's leg warmers with knitting needles with diagrams and descriptions will help needlewomen create an author's masterpiece for themselves, as a gift or for sale. According to these master classes, knitting a product will not be difficult. Having spent a small amount of time, you can get a unique thing created with your own hands.

Video about knitting leg warmers with knitting needles

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