Earlier this year, my daughter requested leg warmers. As she is picky when it comes to wearing anything crochet, i got her to look through my crochet stitch books. She picked out the Wing stitch.
This stitch pattern consists of working double crochets behind trebles that look like wings. Unfortunately, not long after starting the leg warmers, i found out my grandmas brother Alec had passed away. I thought it was fitting and was the universe telling me that it gained another angel.
This pattern is for teen to adults, but can easily be adjusted for children. Simply measure the largest part of your calf (this is the circumference of the leg warmers), then measure from the ankle to mid calf (this is the length). The stitch pattern is a multiple of 8 + 1.
A PDF version of this pattern can be purchased from Ravelry or here in my store. (each purchase helps with further designs and video content)
Alec Leg warmers pattern
Skill level:
Intermediate
Yarn:
10ply / worsted / #4 weight yarn
C1 - 210 (250, 290, 350) meters / 229 (273, 317, 382) yards
C2 - 70 (90, 110, 120) meters / 76 (98, 120, 131) yards
Sample used - Fiddlesticks Grange 10 (100g/160m)
Yarn substitutes -
Fiddlesticks Superb 10 (100g/165m)
Stylecraft Special Aran (100g/195m)
4 Seasons Spot saver prints (140g/238m)
Hobbii Mega ball (400g/700m)
Notions:
5mm hook
Scissors
Needle
Measuring tape
Gauge:
15 Sts x 10 rows = 4" / 10cm in stitch pattern
Sizes:
Circumference - 12" (14", 16", 18") calf
Length - 13.5"
*Measurement taken at the widest part of the leg/calf. Each size has a 1" / 2.5cm negative ease.
Stitches and abbreviations:
C1 - Colour 1
C2 - Colour 2
St/s - Stitch/es
Sk - Skip
BLO - Back loop only
SS - Slip Stitch
Ch - Chain
Sc - Single crochet
Dc - Double crochet
Tr - Treble
Pattern notes:
The pattern is worked flat, then seamed together.
There are 2 options for the ribbing - Sc BLO and SS BLO
Please refer to the video tutorial if you are having difficulty with the 2nd Tr in the stitch pattern.
The length can be altered, by adding or subtracting rows.
Ch 2 at the start of a row counts as a Dc, alternatively, work a stacked Dc or long Dc into the 1st St of the row.
Ch 1 at the start of a row doesn't count as a stitch.
*-* Star asterisks indicates a repeat of stitches.
Video Tutorial can be found HERE
Before starting, if you wish for your leg warmers to be more fitted around the ankle, go down to a 4.5mm hook for the first 7 – 9 rows, then change to 5mm hook.
C1
Ch 42 (50, 58, 66)
R1
Sc in back bump 2nd Ch from hook, Sc in each Ch across. [41 (49, 57, 65) Sc]
Note – If you do not wish to sew the piece together, SS at the end of each row. If doing this, the Ch 2 at the start of R2 does not count as a St, Dc into first St, then continue repeat.
R2
Ch 2 (counts as Dc), turn, *Sk 2 Sts, Tr in next St, Dc back into 2 Sk Sts, Sk St with Tr, Dc next St, Sk next St, Dc next 2 Sts, Tr in Sk St, Dc next St* repeat across. [10 (12, 14, 16) Tr, 31 (37, 43, 49) Dc]
R3
Ch 1, turn, Sc in same St, Sc in each St across. [41 (49, 57, 65) Sc]
R4 – 27
Repeat R2 & 3, add or subtract the number of repeats if you want shorter or longer leg warmers. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew seam together. Fold the panel and sew along the side seam.
Single crochet Back Loop Only Ribbing
C2
Bottom – 4.5mm hook
Attach yarn to 1st St of R1, Ch 8
R1
Sc in 2nd Ch from hook, Sc in each Ch, SS next 2 Sts in R1 of leg warmer (7 Sc)
R2
Turn, Sc BLO in each St to end (7 Sc BLO)
R3
Ch 1, turn, Sc BLO in each St to end, SS next 2 Sts in R1 of leg warmer (7 Sc BLO)
R4 – 41 (49, 57, 65)
Repeat R 2 & 3, sew ends together.
Top – 4.5mm hook
Attach yarn to 1st St of last round, Ch 8
R1
Sc in 2nd Ch from hook, Sc in each Ch, SS next 2 Sts in last round of leg warmer (7 Sc)
R2
Turn, Sc BLO in each St to end (7 Sc BLO)
R3
Ch 1, turn, Sc BLO in each St to end, SS next 2 Sts in last round of leg warmer (7 Sc BLO)
R4 – 41 (49, 57, 65)
Repeat R 2 & 3, sew ends together.
Slip Stitch Back Lopp Only Ribbing
Video tutorial for SS ribbing can be found HERE
C2
Bottom – 5mm hook
Attach yarn to 1st St of R1, Ch 8
R1
SS BLO in 2nd Ch from hook, SS BLO in each Ch, SS next 2 Sts in R1 of leg warmer (7 SS BLO)
R2
Turn, SS BLO in each St to end (7 SS BLO)
R3
Ch 1, turn, SS BLO in each St to end, SS next 2 Sts in R1 of leg warmer (7 SS BLO)
R4 – 41 (49, 57, 65)
Repeat R 2 & 3, fasten off leaving a tail to sew ends together.
Top – 5mm hook
Attach yarn to 1st St of last round, Ch 8
R1
SS BLO in 2nd Ch from hook, SS BLO in each Ch, SS next 2 Sts in last round of leg warmer (7 SS BLO)
R2
Turn, SS BLO in each St to end (7 SS BLO)
R3
Ch 1, turn, SS BLO in each St to end, SS next 2 Sts in last round of leg warmer (7 SS BLO)
R4 – 41 (49, 57, 65)
Repeat R 2 & 3, fasten off leaving a tail to sew ends together.
Assembly
Fold so the right side is facing inside (treble rows),
- Sew the top cuff to top of the body.
- Sew body together with the long tail from the body.
- Sew bottom cuff to bottom of body.
Turn out the right way and wear on cool days.