Welsh Braided Leg Warmers Free Crochet Pattern
The Welsh Braided Leg Warmers Free Crochet Pattern is a great make to wear in chilly weather, while you work out, or as a great accessory to your wardrobe.
You will find a FREE copy of my Welsh Braided Leg Warmers Crochet Pattern below.
I remember wearing them in the 80’s (yes I am that old) and how cool I thought they looked. 😎
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I recently gave a handmade pair to my sister for her birthday and she loved them! She told me she was shopping online looking to buy some. I told her it was perfect timing then and that mine were better. 😆
The Welsh Braided Leg Warmers Crochet Pattern uses the same stitches, the Puff Stitch, I used when designing my Welsh Braided Cowl. I just love how puffy and warm the finished item is.
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Welsh Poncho Crochet Pattern
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Welsh Braided Leg Warmers Free Crochet Pattern
Information Needed
I used 2 colors of Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn. (16 oz/453.6 g) (812 yds/742 m)
Advanced Beginner
US Terminology
Materials:
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
MC = 80-100 yds #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
CC = 50-70 yds of #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
rep = repeat
blo = back loop only
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
YO = Yarn Over
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
Notes:
ch 1 does not count as a st
ch 3 counts as a dc
the bottom leg brim is worked flat
the body is worked the round
Braided Puff Stitch Gauge:
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
12 st x 8 rows = 4”
If you do not meet Gauge try going up or down a hook size
If you are using 2 colors, it is best to use the same thicknesses for each color.
Special Note:
The pattern calls for using the Carrying Yarn Method. This allows you to carry your MC and CC up the rows without fastening off.
Video Tutorial:
Closing Cuff
Carrying Colors
My Braided Puff Stitch – Left Handed
Braided Puff Stitch-Right Handed
I have a great Left Handed Video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel that will help you master the Braided Puff Stitch.
Special Stitch – Puff Stitch
- YO, insert hook into specified st, YO pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
- YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook)
- YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook)
- YO, pull through all 7 loops on hook
If you need help practicing the Braided Puff Stitch, there is a Step-by-Step Picture Tutorial to help you master the stitch below the crochet pattern.
Customizing Leg Warmers
Width
- Measure the top of your calf, right below the knee (this will be the width of your leg warmer)
- Use the stitch count above to adjust the width you want your leg warmers to be.
Height
- You can add or subtract the 2 row repeat to create your perfect height as well.
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Welsh Braided Leg Warmers Free Crochet Pattern
Bottom Cuff
Using MC
R1: ch 9, sc into the 2nd ch from hook, hdc across. ch 1, turn (8 sc)
R2: sc in 1st st, sc in blo of next st, sc in last st. turn (8 sc)
R3-37: rep R2
Join Cuff:
Hold both ends together without twisting, sl st the last row and foundation row together. Do not fasten off.
Leg Warmer Body
R1: ch 1, sc in same sp, sc around. sl st in 1st st to join. (37 sc)
Do not fasten off. This is where you will start the Carrying Colors Method.
R2: attach CC yarn with a sl st in 1st st, ch 3, *sk next st, dc in next st, Puff Stitch in sk st, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn
R3: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk ch-1 sp, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn Carry Up your MC
R4: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk ch-1 sp, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn
R5: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk st, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn Carry Up your CC
R6: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk ch-1 sp, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn
R7: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk st, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn Carry Up your MC
R8: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk ch-1 sp, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn
R9: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk st, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn Carry Up your CC
R10: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk ch-1 sp, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. turn
R11: ch 3, *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in the next dc. Puff Stitch in sk ch-1 sp, ch 1. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join.
Fasten off CC and Carry Up your MC
R12: ch 1, sc in same sp, *sc in next Puff Stitch, sc in next dc. rep from * around. (37 sc)
Top Cuff
Note: the Top Cuff will be worked in turning rows going around the top of the leg warmer body.
R1: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. sl st in next 2 st, ch 1, turn
R2: sc in 1st st, sc in blo of next 6 st, sc in last st. turn (8 sc)
R3: sc in 1st st, sc in blo of next 6 st, sc in last st. sl st in next 2 st, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
R4-R37: rep R2-R3
Join Top Cuff
sl st the last row worked and R1 together to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat pattern for 2nd leg warmer.
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Braided Puff Stitch Step-by-Step Picture Tutorial
R1: ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. ch 3, turn. (12 st)
R2: *sk next st, dc in next st, Puff Stitch in sk st, ch 1. rep from * until last st. dc in last st. ch 3, turn. (2 dc & 5 Puff Stitch)
R3: *sk ch-1 sp and Puff Stitch, dc in next dc, Puff Stitch in sk ch-1 sp, ch 1. rep from * until last st. dc in last st. ch 3, turn. (2 dc & 5 Puff Stitch)
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