When you purchase this pattern, you will get both the machine knitting and hand knitting instructions for the leg warmers! The grey leg warmers were knitted by hand and the purple leg warmers were made on the machine. Both patterns include instructions for the optional bows.

215 (315, 415, 480, 540) yards / 195 (290, 380, 440, 500) meters of DK Weight Yarn for the Over the Knee length (pictured). The bows will add approximately 50 yards / 46 meters.

Treat your legs to luxury with these dazzling lace leg warmers! Knit in an elegant lace pattern and topped with a bow, these leg warmers are sure the charm everyone you encounter. Not only are they a quick fun knit, your legs will be so excited to be adorned! Add a touch of sparkle by using one of the featured yarns which have lurex woven in, or knit them up in your favorite DK weight yarn of choice. Either way your legs will be sure to wow. This pattern includes a regular length which goes up to the knee, and an over the knee option (pictured) which have stitches added to fit your thigh. There are 5 sizes ranging to fit Girls - Adults with tips on how to customize the length based on your recipients height, so everyone can be in on the fun!

Machine Knitting Pattern

I used my LK150 mid-gauge knitting machine to make these leg warmers. As long as you are able to get the gauge, you can use your knitting machine. I have a video tutorial showing you how I knitted this lace pattern using the needle beetle (a machine knitting accessory that makes lace much faster and easier) which you can check out here! I also show you how to do the latched up ribbing at the top of the leg warmers.

Hand Knitting Pattern

For the hand knitting pattern, these leg warmers are worked in the round from the bottom up using either double pointed needles or a circular needle using the magic loop method. The gauge for the hand knitted leg warmers is slightly different at 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in St st. The lace pattern is given both written and charted for your pattern reading preference.

Enjoy!