Crunch Leg Warmers Free Pattern Tutorial

Say hello to your new favorite cold-weather project: the Crunch Leg Warmers Crochet Pattern. These cozy, textured leg warmers are the kind you’ll find yourself slipping on all season long—whether you’re heading out into the chill or just trying to stay warm at home. The pattern includes three sizes, so you can make a pair that fits just right (or whip up a few for friends). Grab your yarn, get comfy, and let’s make something warm and snuggly together.

You’ll find everything you need to crochet the mitts below, including the yarn, crochet hook, a free pattern, and a video tutorial that includes how to change sizes. If you like this pattern, please share it!

The video tutorial comes with step-by-step instructions as well as a bonus tip at the end on how to make sure both of your leg warmers are the same size as you work them.

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Materials

The Crunch Leg Warmers were made with Red Heart Super Saver in Medium Thyme. I love Super Saver for low-cost projects as well as the structure the yarn gave the leg warmers. Substitute with medium worsted with a good density to keep the shape of the leg warmers. You will need approx 340 yards for the largest size. Reduce by 20 yards each size down.

The pattern uses a 6 mm [US-J] crochet hook. I used my new favorite hook made by Prym. I’ve got a video review for the hooks if you’ve never heard of Prym. You can check that out here.

Additional Supplies Needed

The only other thing you will need is a yarn needle to weave in the ends. My favorite yarn needles are made of metal, they are easy to slide through any yarn. I like the Susan Bates option below.

Gauge For Pattern

To achieve the same size as listed below, you will need the following gauge: 3”= 10 sts x 10 rows on the cuff.

Finished Measurements

Finished Measurements: Choose a size that is not completely stretched out at the top cuff so you have room to move as your muscles expand and contract.

Small = approx. 10” cuff (not stretched), 15” cuff (stretched) x 16” length. Bottom cuff is 10”

Medium = approx. 12” cuff (not stretched), 18” cuff (stretched) x 16” length. Bottom cuff is 12”

Large = approx. 14” cuff (not stretched), 20” cuff (stretched) x 16” length. Bottom cuff is 14”

The bottom cuff is not meant to stretch so it will sit in the arch of your foot without moving up. They can also be worn at the ankle if that is preferred.

Video Tutorial

The video tutorial will walk you through the pattern so you can make this project with ease.

Pin for Later

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Construction

The leg warmer is worked from the top down. You start working the cuff flat. After joining, you then work the body of the leg warmer in the round.

Abbreviations Used

• CH: chain
• DC: double crochet
• RND: round
• SC: single crochet
• ST(S): stitch(es)
• SL ST: slip stitch

Special Instructions For The Pattern

• Read through the pattern before beginning.
• You can make these leg warmers any size you want by adding, or subtracting rows on the cuff in multiples of four and as many RNDs of length that you need for desired result.
• Both leg warmers use the same instruction.

Leg Warmer Instructions

Top Cuff (for all sizes)

CH 11

Row 1: Beginning in 2nd CH from hook, SC across. 10 STS

Row 2: Turn, CH 1; SC across. 10 STS

Row 3: Turn, CH 1; SC in back loop only of each ST across. 10 STS

Row 4: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Rows 5 and 6: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 7 and 8: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Rows 9 and 10: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 11 and 12: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Rows 13 and 14: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 15 and 16: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Rows 17 and 18: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 19 and 20: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Rows 21 and 22: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 23 and 24: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Rows 25 and 26: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 27 and 28: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Rows 29 and 30: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 31 and 32: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Rows 33 and 34: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 35 and 36: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Size small only: Move on to Joining Instructions.

Size medium and large continue here:

Rows 37 and 38: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 39 and 40: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Size medium only: Move on to Joining Instructions

Size large continue here:

Rows 41 and 42: Repeat Row 2. 10 STS

Rows 43 and 44: Repeat Row 3. 10 STS

Move on to Joining Instructions

Joining Instructions

Join to form tube for top of leg warmer. Insert hook thru SC just made and bottom bump of foundation CH on other end of work, YO, pull thru all loops to join. (This creates a SL ST join to connect the tube together) Continue across, do not fasten off. Turn inside out so the seam is on the inside of your work.

Leg warmer Body all sizes:

Note: Instructions will be written for small with medium and large in parenthesis.

RND 1: CH 1, SC evenly around 37 (41, 45) STS and join RND with SL ST in the 1st SC made. 37 STS (41, 45)

Note: Since there will not be traditional stitches to insert your hook into you will have to be careful of inserting your hook at even distances and heights as you go around to keep the top uniform. Just make sure at the end of the round you have the appropriate number of stitches.

RND 2: CH 1, *SC, DC; repeat from * around, ending with a SC in the last ST. Join RND with SL ST in 1st SC made. 37 STS (41, 45)

RND 3: CH 1, *SC in SC of row below, DC in DC of row below; repeat from * around, ending with a SC in the last ST. Join RND with SL ST in 1st SC made. 37 STS (41, 45)

RNDs 4-36: Repeat RND 3. 37 STS (41, 45)

Bottom Cuff, for all sizes:

RNDs 1 and 2: SL ST in every stitch around.

At end of RND 2, fasten off and weave in ends.

I hope you enjoy this pattern and would love to see what you make with it. Be sure to tag me on Insta or Facebook with @knitandcrocheteverafter, I love seeing what you guys come up with!

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