25 Free Knit Leg Warmer Patterns (For All Skill Levels!)

These classic leg warmers are great for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities! They’d also be cute over a pair of jeans or leggings whether you’re running errands or getting things done at home. This pattern comes in a gaiter version as well as full legwarmers. 

Designer: Tolt Yarn and Wool

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes

These easy knitted leg warmers are available in sizes baby through adult! This is a great project for newer knitters and will quickly become a wardrobe staple. They work up quickly with super bulky yarn.

Designer: Brome Fields

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick

These gorgeous, cable knit leg warmers are available in two sizes, S/M and M/L. Perfect for the advanced beginner, this pattern uses skills such as knitting in the round, knit and purl stitches, and cable stitches. They’re knit from the top down using circular needles.

Designer: Brome Fields

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice

Stay cozy with these scrunchy, knitted leg warmers! These are perfect for curling up with a cup of coffee and a good book on chilly winter days. They have a cute tie closure on the top to help them stay snugly up on your calves.

Designer: We Are Knitters

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Finita Yarn

Perfect for dancers or anyone who likes being snug and cozy, these leg warmers are a quick and easy project to make. You’ll need to be able to work the 2x2 rib stitch and the 1x1 rib stitch for this design. 

Designer: Wool and the Gang

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Wool and the Gang Feeling Good Yarn

These comfy leg warmers are created with a 2x2 rib. They’re available in two different versions, so you can make them knee length or thigh length. The pattern includes both child and adult sizes.

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Wigeon

These rainbow leg warmers use Lion Brand Mandala self-striping yarn to get a variety of hues with no extra effort at all! They’re extra long and are ideal for keeping your legs warm all the way up over your knees. Enjoy this scrunchy pattern! 

Designer: My Poppet Makes

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala

With these full-length legwarmers, you can dress up and stay toasty warm at the same time! Get ready for your next event with this beautiful pattern that has size options for everyone from babies through adults.

Designer: Knitty

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh DK

These subtle, modern ribbed leg warmers have a beautiful, spiral stitch pattern that’s easy to make. They’re sized for extra small to small women, but can be adjusted easily for smaller or  larger sizes. Throw these on over your outfit for dinner downtown! 

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Merino

This lovely pattern is worked seamlessly in the round. It features beautiful, lacy stitches for an interesting pattern that completes your favorite fall or winter look. 

Designer: Nadia Crétin-Léchenne

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: PurPle Laines Merino DK Mini Skeins

These legwarmers are worked seamlessly from top to bottom. The cable knitting used in this pattern is best for advanced beginners or intermediates. These would be so cute over boots and jeans to help keep you warm! 

Designer: Agnieszka Grześkiewicz

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Novita 7 Veljestä Solids

These classic, cabled leg warmers can be folded down or worn full-length. They’re easy to customize for your perfect fit! This pattern is ideal for advanced beginners. 

Designer: Nat Raedwulf

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Hinterland Range

Stand out in the crowd with these colorful leg warmers! They work up quickly and are easy to make. Scrunch them up over jeans or leggings to stay warm on those chilly days!

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala

These textured legwarmers feature a beautiful cabled design that pairs well with nearly any outfit. This simple cabled pattern would be a perfect choice for beginners to cable knitting who are looking for an easy project to try out. 

Designer: Knit Picks Design Team

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted

On those chilly, snowy mornings, having cozy fabrics to pull on makes all the difference. Pour a warm cup of coffee and stay toasty with these beautiful leg warmers whether you’re headed off to work or you don’t plan to leave the house. 

Designer: Knitty

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Manos Del Uruguay Alegria

These ankle warmers look great over boots and protect any exposed skin between your boot and pants. They’re easy to fold up and throw in your backpack or hiking bag, but they make all the difference when those chilly winds start to blow! This pattern doesn’t take very much yarn, making it a great stash buster.

Designer: Eden Cottage Yarns

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Eden Cottage Yarns Oakworth DK

These tall, detailed leg warmers are a cute pattern to wear with tights, boots, and your favorite skirt. Although they look fancy, they’re really an easy pattern that’s great for beginners! Each warmer uses approximately one skein of yarn.

Designer: Tiny Owl Knits

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Reynolds Whiskey

This gorgeous pattern is knitted with a skein of fingering and a skein of lace held together. The stretchy, eyelet mock cable rib pattern is super comfy, but so pretty too! Enjoy dressing up your fall and winter wear with these soft and flexible warmers. 

Designer: Satu Kesävaara

Yarn weight: Fingering + Lace

Suggested yarn: ONION Knit Nettle Sock and ONION Knit Silk + Kid Mohair

These simple legwarmers are knit in the round and are great for wearing with skirts in the winter. They feature a beautiful diamond pattern that allows you to easily pair them with dressier outfits while still staying warm and comfortable. 

Designer: Laura Careless

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Swish DK

To make these extra-long leggings, you’ll need to be able to knit, purl, knit 2 together, and change color. This easy pattern is an excellent choice for beginners! If you want to simplify it even more, you can leave out the alternate-colored band at the top and knit these in one solid hue.

Designer: Lisa Mutch

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Worsted

These 70’s knitted tube socks bring up feelings of nostalgia with their clean, white stitches and colorful stripes. This pattern is made with simple knits and purls. These would be fun for dressing up in, giving to a friend, or using just to stay warm! 

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Koigu’s Kersti

These comfy leggings come with a matching wrap sweater pattern! This trendy duo is ideal for yoga or dance class. This project is best for advanced beginners.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Sweet Roll

Perfect for your little ballerina, these delicate leg warmers are knitted with lace thread held double. They feature a stretchy, knitted rib stitch with a heart cable on the back. The finished size of these leg warmers fits a child of approximately 5-10 years old. 

Designer: Inma Gijón

Yarn weight: Lace

Suggested yarn: Katia New Babette

These adorable legwarmies are made to fit children from about 3 months to 3 years old. Their fabric stretches as your little one grows, and is perfect for keeping those chunky little legs warm! Pair them with a dress or skirt or over tights to make sure your baby or toddler is comfy cozy!

Designer: Never Not Knitting

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino

These ballerina leg warmers would be such a fun gift to make for your little dancer. Featuring adorable knit flowers, this pattern is easy to make even for beginners. Make them in classic pink or choose another favorite color.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Soft Baby Steps