Crunch Leg Warmers – Easy Free Crochet Pattern Tutorial for Beginners

Hey everyone, it's Deja with Knit and Crochet Ever After and today I have a new forever free pattern. It is the crunch leg warmers. These actually used to be a paid pattern, but like leg warmers didn't really do well. But now, you know, for whatever reason, 80s fashion is back. So I was like, let me bring these out and make them free so that anybody that wants to, you know, rock them with their 80s gear has got them. But you can also make them like a boot cuff. I think you could definitely make a cute little boot cover that is a little bit longer for extra warmth, so either way, it's a good pattern, but you can get the free pattern in the link in the description. As always, I have free patterns, limited time free patterns, paid patterns, it just depends on what it is. Each video will tell you, but some of these are given away free for a limited time, so So you don't want to miss those by You don't want to miss those, basically, so make sure that you subscribe to the channel, hit the notification bell, that way when they are released, you get them immediately and you don't miss out on the free stuff. So, go download this pattern and we'll get started. So, for this pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver. That's right, and I washed these suckers, and this is how they came out of the washer and dryer. I just put them right through, and they're actually fairly soft. So they do, when you wash the Red Heart, it will get softer. It's not going to be like a wool or anything, but Red Heart Super Saver has really good structure. So that's why I picked that because Slouchy, like you can make them slouchy, but because of the structure, you can kind of pick how slouchy you want them to be rather than them just being like balled up at your ankles because you don't really want that. That's not really a leg warmer. That's an ankle warmer. So I used a more sturdy type yarn so that I can control the slouch, if that makes sense. So these are great for anybody with a wool allergy. If you don't have a wool allergy, 100% wool would be a fantastic idea as well, not like a merino, but like a hardy wool. So that way it's warm, it's got structure, and it, you know, if you kick a puddle, it keeps your shoes dry, or at least your top part of your shoe. So that's the yarn recommendation. Let's get started with the pattern. So this is worked flat and then in the rounds, let me get rid of one of these so I can have more more hands. So the cuff portion is going to be worked flat which is great because then you can if you don't want to mess with gauge and you don't know what size you really need yet, just start making it and wrapping it around like the biggest part of your calf or where you want it to sit and once it's That, you know, around there you could, if you want it to be a little stretchy, I like to do it where it fits around without stretching so that way it's not like looking all like super stretched out when you're wearing it. I just like that look better. So we make that and I'll show you how to make that, then we join it, I'm going to show you how to do that too, then we're going to work on the body, I'm going to show you that too, then we're going to finish off with a slip stitch and guess what? Yes, I will show you how to do that. So it's going to be a very, very easy beginner-ish project. The hardest part is going to be once you join the cuff and then have to start working in the round and that's just one round of paying attention Okay, Taking your time. So we'll explain that as we get to it. so So let's go make this. So to begin our let's leg warmer Regardless of the size you're gonna chain 11. So all of the sizes are gonna start the same. It's just the get The circumference. started. Circumference of it that's going to be different. So they're all going to be about a three inch cuff So then we're going to just do a lot of single crochet. We're going to skip that first stitch and we're going to single crochet into each of the stitches across. So our pattern repeat is going to be pretty basic. It's going to be two rows of single crochet and then two rows of single crochet in the back loop only. And we're just going to alternate that for the given rounds for how big of the circumference that you need. And this can be adjusted for children, you know, you can do less rounds or even a less of a cuff if you want to fit a smaller child, so it's it's pretty easy to customize. So I've finished my 10 single crochets for the first row, I'm going to turn and then I'm going to do another row of single crochets. So if you wanted to make a smaller cuff, Just reduce your chains, you know, maybe like a six stitch cuff for a smaller child. Thank you. Then you can also make the circumference less. Like I said, if you have the person right there, just keep measuring it around their leg or, you know, if you need to make it bigger, just keep making more of the repeat and measuring your leg and then. Adjusting, and once it fits, then you go ahead and join it into a tube, which I'll show you how to do once we get this all complete. So for the next two rows, we're going to be doing single crochet in the back loop only, so we always chain one at the beginning of each row. And then I'm looking for these Vs right here that are on top of our stitches. We're going to work into that back loop, because it's... The furthest away from me, which is your back loop, I'm going to pull up and make a regular single crochet. So the easy way to kind of get in there is go right in between the two loops and push kind of diagonally down, and that gets you into that back loop pretty easy without having to really kind of turn and look at it every single time. Once you get that kind of habit down, it's a lot easier. So you'll see that I only catch one loop of yarn, that is that back loop. You don't want to like reach down and grab other loops in there, you're just grabbing that one loop. And then this is the third row of the four row repeat. So again we're doing two rows of regular single crochet, and then two rows of single crochet in the back loop only. So you're going to keep on repeating these four rows for the amount given in the pattern, or like I said, For the size that you want to make and then we will come back and join this so you can see how to form the tube And then we'll work on the body. So go ahead and make the rest of your cuff and i'll see you in a little bit Okay, I finished the whole cuff now. I'm ready to join it. So i'm going to Fold it in half Either way is fine, like, you can't tell the difference from either side, so just fold it in half so that the loop that you just finished is in front. Then we're going to join with a slip stitch join, so we're just going to line up our stitches, we're going to insert our needle, our hook, through that last stitch made, and then through The other side in the same stitch, so that very first stitch on the other side. We're going to yarn over pull through and pull through everything so it's just a slip stitch join and I like to pull them tight. We want to make these nice and tight. So again we're going to line up our stitches and head through both sides, pull through, pull through the loop on your hook, I keep saying needle, on your hook and continue that all the way across. You'll notice when I come through this loop here I'm not coming this way, I get stuck. So I turn my hook down so it gets right in the middle of that stitch and it's easier to pull through. So again pull through, pull through, you should have everything lined up by using those last stitches and the foundation chain stitches. So once we get to the end of this or this join, then we're going to begin the body of the leg warmer. So here's the last stitch. Then I'm going to flip it so that seam is on the inside. So here is my outside now. So, for the body, we're going to single crochet evenly around this entire tube. We did 40 rows, but we're going to do 41 stitches, and that's just going to be so that our stitch repeat for the actual body is going to kind of end as it begins, so it just kind of works out better. So we're going to chain one and then work. as evenly as you can so you're just gonna look for spaces to put those stitches in and we're gonna be joining so you don't need to do a stitch marker or anything we'll be able to see our rounds as we go And we're going to do 41 stitches all the way around, so just take your time, make them nice and even, and then we'll come back and I'll show you the stitch repeat for the body. Okay, I've got my round of even stitches done. Now I'm ready to join so I can start my actual stitch patterns. So I'm going to do a slip stitch in the first, Single crochet of that previous round and I'm going to keep working into that stitch and joining so that my seam is as straight as can be. So I'm going to chain one for round two and our stitch pattern or stitch repeat is going to be single crochet in the first stitch and so that's right where we joined then we're going to double crochet in the next stitch. And that's all we're going to do all the way around. We're going to single crochet, and we're going to yarn over, and we're going to double crochet. So it's going to create this tall stitch and then a short stitch, but the tall stitch is going to get crunched down, hence the name Crunch Leg Warmers. So we're going to keep doing that all the way around. And then our very last stitch, because we did an odd number of stitches, is a single crochet, which will bring that last double crochet down. So we'll get through this round and then we'll explain round three together and then I will let you loose to finish the body. Okay, I'm at my last stitch. I did my double crochet and now I'm doing a single crochet and I'm going to join the round with a slip stitch in that first single crochet that we did. So for every round after this, we're repeating what we did the row below. So if you You know, drop your work and pick it back up. You're looking at the stitch below and you're going to copy. So we're just going to do a single crochet inside the single crochet, double crochet in the double crochet. So it's just stacking what we previously did. And that's all you're doing for every single round of the body before the bottom cuff. So there will be 36 rounds of this. And again, you can adjust. For shorter, taller, whatever you like, but just keep on going around with these single crochet, double crochets, and then once we finish all 36 rounds, or however many you're going to do, we'll come back for the bottom cuff. Okay, we've done all 36 rounds of the body. We are ready for the bottom cuff. So it's going to just be slip stitching. We're going to do two rounds of slip stitching. So we're going to do it fairly loose. You can make it kind of tight if you wanted like a really tight cuff, but just so you're able to actually put this on, keep it a little loose. And so that you're able also to work in for the second round. But we're just inserting, pulling through, and then pulling through the loop on your hook. So again, push through the top two loops, pull through, pull through that loop. So we're doing that all the way around. We'll do the two rounds and I'll come back and show you how it looks with that second round once we get to the end of this one. Okay I'm back at the beginning of the round and I'm going to do the second round of slip stitch. So here's my very first slip stitch of the round and I'm just gonna go under those two loops and start working the second round. I'm not going to like join with a slip stitch because we are already slip stitching so I'm just going to keep on going around And you'll see that I'm just going under the previous round's slip stitch, and it kind of just makes it a little bit more prominent, and it gives it a little bit of a different edge on top. So that's what we're going to do for the second round, and then we're going to fasten off and weave in our ends once we finish that. So let's go finish this off and do some last thoughts. So that was the whole pattern. I'm giving you a... I'm going to tie the very end as I think about it to make sure an easier way to ensure that these are the same size because you're making two of them and if you're not aware different days can make different sizes, which is weird, but it's true. So your gauge can change with your mood. If you're relaxed and enjoying maybe a little wine with your Netflix, you're going to Crochet a little looser than if you just got off work and it was a stressful day and the kids are yelling. You're going to be crocheting a little bit tighter. So if you do these at different times, you can have two different sizes. The fix for that is work them both at the same time. So you can either like make one cuff and then make the other cuff. So with the red heart, you can, you know, pull from both ends and do one One cuff, the other cuff, or if you are really worried about it, you can do a few rows and a few rows and a few rows, you know, going back and forth to each one because you'll be consistent with that gauge that you're working at that time. Then once you put them together and you start working in the round, same thing. Just alternate a few rounds on each one and then you're going to ensure that the size Should be pretty Perfect. So that's your tip of the day. So these are the crunch leg warmers. I hope you have fun making them. Please tag me if you post them anywhere because I would love to see. My junk is down in the description so you know what to tag with. I love seeing everybody's projects. So please, please tag me. Again, subscribe, hit the notification bell. I'm going to give lots of free stuff away Don't miss out. Out! I'm Deja with Knit and Crochet Ever After and thank you for watching.