Cosmopolitan Legwarmers & Boot Cuffs

Because your legs wanna be fancy too

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The inspo

Never let your feet freeze again with these stylish legwarmers and boot cuffs! One pattern, three different ways to style your boots – your legs will thank you! Choose from a fitted legwarmer to tuck under your boot for warmth and utility, go for the oversized style to really make a statement whilst keeping warm from calf to ankle, or take a few hours off and whip up a pair of boot cuffs – these literally work up in no time.

The pattern

All three styles are conveniently written in the same pattern – you just follow the steps for your chosen style.

You start with a ribbed band, beautifully framed by rounds of faux-knit stitches on both edges. Then, you’ll go around this band to create the body in the alpine stitch pattern, incorporating the signature horizontal ribbing of the #CosmopolitanCrochetCollection. Gradual decreases are added for a gentle shaping on the fitted legwarmer, but you can pick your favorite from a variety of styles all written in the same pattern!

Sizes & yardages

Sizes are written as follows: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) and correspond to Toddler, Child (XXS), Tween (XS), Teen/ Adult Small (S), Adult Medium (M), Adult Large (L), Adult XL (XL).

The pattern comes graded for 7 different sizes (Toddler, Child, Tween, Teen/ Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL).

Sizing is based on calf circumference.

1 – 8.75” to 9.5”

2 – 10.25” to 11”

3 – 12.25” to 13”

4 – 13” to 13.75”

5 – 14.25” to 15”

6 – 15.25” to 16.25”

7 – 16.5” to 17.25”

Yardage

Legwarmers (fitted): 135 (185, 455, 465) (480, 500, 510) m or 145 (200, 495, 510) (525, 545, 560) yds.

Legwarmers (oversized): 165 (230, 685, 710) (730, 755, 775) m or 180 (250, 750, 775) (800, 825, 850) yds.

Boot cuffs: 90 (105, 190, 195) (205, 210, 220) m or 100 (115, 210, 215) (225, 230, 240) yds.

3 styles, 1 pattern

Beginner-friendly PDF pattern

Step-by-step instructions & tutorial photos

Schematics to help you keep track of progress

Consolidated pattern for environmentally friendly printing

What you'll need

CYC 2 sport or CYC 3 DK weight yarn (see yardages below)

3.5 mm (E) and 5 mm (H) hook

Tape measure, scissors, darning needle

Size-inclusive

Written for 7 sizes from toddler to adult XL

Easily customizable to fit your specific needs

Pattern support

Please contact me at thecrochethighway [at] gmail.com for pattern related questions.

The design

The fitted legwarmers: This style is designed to fit snugly both around your calf and ankle. Wear them on top of leggings with both low- and high-top shoes.

The oversized legwarmers: This style is meant to sit securely around your calf but hug your boots in an effortless & casual style. Wear them over leggings or jeans with ankle boots or high heels.

The boot cuffs: These are shorter in height and only have one ribbed band, worn at the top or bottom. Easily adjustable, wear them around your calf with knee-high boots, or around your ankle with ankle boots.

Shop the Cosmopolitan Crochet Collection

The Cosmopolitan Legwarmers & Boot Cuffs pattern is part of the Cosmopolitan Crochet Collection, a series of crochet patterns for garments & accessories specifically designed to go perfectly together. Check out the beanie, cowl, fingerless gloves, earwarmer, shawl and batwing sweater!

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Check out my testers' versions

My patterns would not be so smooth without the input of my team of talented testers. Scroll alllll the way to the end of this photo gallery to see this design worked up in various colors. Click/tap on their name to visit their online pages for more inspiration!

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Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 2 – XXS

Boot cuffs worn around the ankle

Moda Vera Northcote Cotton, heavy DK weight

72% cotton, 28% wool

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 2 – Child

Fitted legwarmers

Mirasol Yarn Sisa, worsted weight

60% wool, 40% alpaca

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 4 – Teen/ Adult Small

Boot cuffs worn around the ankle

Yarn Bee Warm & Cozy, aran weight

78% acrylic, 13% polyamide, 9% polyester

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 7 – Adult XL

Fitted legwarmers

Scheepjes Stone Washed, sport weight

78% cotton, 22% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 1 – Toddler

Fitted legwarmers

RicoBaby Classic DK

50% acrylic, 50% polyamide

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 1 – Toddler

Fitted legwarmers

Lion Brand Mandala, DK weight

100% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 6 – Adult Large

Boot cuffs worn around the ankle

Stylecraft Bellissima DK

100% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 6 – Adult Large

Oversized legwarmers

Lion Brand Mandala, DK weight

100% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 6 – Adult Large

Boot cuffs worn around the calf

Stylecraft Bellissima DK

100% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 5 – Adult Medium

Boot cuffs worn around the calf

DK weight yarn, hand dyed by the maker herself

100% merino wool

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 6 – Adult Large

Oversized legwarmers

Snuggly Replay DK

50% cotton, 50% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 1 – Toddler

Oversized legwarmers

Lion Brand Mandala, DK weight

100% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 6 – Adult Large

Oversized legwarmers

Softee Baby Colors, DK weight

100% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 7 – Adult XL

Oversized legwarmers

*The pattern was modified by the maker. One out of 4 alpine stitch repeats was omitted for a shorter legwarmer.

Paintbox Yarns, Simply DK

100% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 7 – Adult XL

Fitted legwarmers

Premier Yarns Alpaca Dance, DK weight

75% acrylic, 25% alpaca

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs

Size 2 – Child

Fitted legwarmers

*The pattern was modified by the maker. 4 extra stitches were added for a larger circumference all around.

Loops & Threads Soft & Shiny Solids, aran weight

100% acrylic

Legwarmer crochet pattern leg warmer boot cuffs
Laura @stitches.and.loops

Size 3 – Tween

Fitted legwarmers

Rowan Kid Classic, aran weight

70% wool, 22% mohair, 8% polyamide

Cosmopolitan Legwarmers 29 Nov 4x5 (29)

Size 6 – Adult Large
Oversized legwarmers over ankle boots

Scheepjes Stone Washed, sport weight

78% cotton, 22% acrylic

Oversized legwarmers

Size 6 – Adult Large
Oversized legwarmers over high heels

Scheepjes Stone Washed, sport weight

78% cotton, 22% acrylic

Fitted legwarmers

Size 6 – Adult Large
Fitted legwarmers

Scheepjes Stone Washed, sport weight

78% cotton, 22% acrylic

Boot cuffs

Size 6 – Adult Large
Boot Cuffs

Scheepjes Stone Washed, sport weight

78% cotton, 22% acrylic

Cosmopolitan Legwarmers_20_4x5

Size 6 – Adult Large
Oversized legwarmers over ankle boots

Rosários 4 For Nature, DK weight

100% cotton

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