Please note: This pattern is available for free on my blog at rdpknits.wordpress.com. This listing is for the printable ad-free pattern as a PDF download.

…………………………………………………………………………

My daughter recently began ballet classes and she requested little leg warmers for her to wear. I made them as I went and decided to write it down and create a pattern so others can enjoy them. They are worked top-down from lower thigh to ankle. There is an optional heel hole so that they can cover the ballet slippers or pointe shoes. Grab your favorite cotton, wool or acrylic yarn and you can have these done in a few hours.

There will be two documents to download. The first is the actual ‘recipe’ where I explain in detail how to calculate to make custom-size leg warmers specific to your ballerina’s measurements. OR if you choose to forgo the math you can use the pattern with instructions ranging from 1-10 yrs old.
………………………………………………………………………………

PATTERN INFO

Sizing
1-2 yr (3-4 / 5-6 / 7-8 / 9-10)

Yarn
1 ball of worsted weight acrylic yarn*
The yarn in pictures is Big Twist Value in the color “blush pink.”
Acrylic yarn doesn’t have the best memory, it may loosen up and fall down over time. The best yarn to use would be a 100% cotton yarn because it will grip the tights and stay put, or even a wool blend yarn with lots of memory. This was the yarn my daughter picked out so I went with it.

Needles & Notions
US 7 DPNs or long circular for magic loop (or size that obtains gauge)
US 5 DPNs or long circular (or 2 sizes smaller than gauge)
Tapestry needle, Scissors, Tape measure

Gauge
8.5 sts & 14 rows = 2” in stockinette stitch

Skills - Beginner
Casting on, knit, purl, decreases, bind off, cast on in middle of work.

………………………………………………………………………………………………

Please do not sell or reproduce any written or photographic content of this pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern but please mention my shop for design credit.