Xanadu Leg Warmers by Gretchen Houk

Xanadu Leg Warmers

Knitting
April 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24.5 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in unstretched ribbing
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
80 - 698 yards (73 - 638 m)
Baby: 0-24 months Kids: S, M, L Adult: S-5XL
English
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Embrace your inner Olivia Newton-John.
Reversible, cosy leg warmers worked top down in the round. Can be made more fitted or loose/slouchy.

My daughter almost exclusively will wear stretchy pants. I wanted to keep her legs warm on chilly days, so I came up with these. I made a baby version because I wish I had thought about this when she was tiny. There’s adult sizes too, because these are for everybody!

Sizes:
Baby- 0-3 mo, 3-12mos, 1-2 years
Kids- 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 years
Adult- S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL, 4XL/5XL

To fit under knee/ thigh circumference:
5.5-9, 6.5-10, 8-10.5(7.25-10.5, 8-12, 9-14)10-16.5, 11.5-19, 13.5-23, 16-28 inches

14-22.5, 16-25, 20-26(18-26, 20-30, 22.5-35)25-41, 29-47.5, 34-57.5, 40-70 cm

  • The sizing is somewhat flexible since it is so stretchy.

  • Baby sizes are meant to go over the thighs. All other sizes are meant to be worn below the knees for a baggier fit or over the knee for a tighter fit.

  • The length is easily adjusted.

  • Pick the size that best fits the circumference of where you plan to wear the leg warmers (below the knee or above) and adjust the length accordingly. If you want a more snug fit, pick a smaller size or cast on fewer stitches (in multiples of 2).

Yarn:
Worsted
80, 106, 154(182, 220, 276)394, 456, 582, 698 yds /
74, 96, 140(166, 202, 252)360, 416, 532, 638 meters