How to knit leggings by crochet and knitting - a collection of step-by-step master classes with photo examples

Simple rules for getting started

If you have never been engaged in knitting this product, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the simplest rules of work.

What measures should be taken

Armed with a centimeter, a pencil and a notebook, proceed to measure the main indicators:

• Girth at the level of the lower leg.
• The circumference of the leg at the level of the calf muscles.
• The circumference of the leg at the level where you plan to finish knitting the product.
• The height of the future product.

Next, if you decided to knit on two spokes, make a pattern according to the results. In the case if we use the method of knitting on five spokes - patterns are not necessary.

How and where to wear leggings

Knitted stockings are a unique detail in the closet, giving any woman's image a unique sense of style. We have collected the most popular applications of this accessory. So, why do we knit gaiters:

• This accessory not only combines with any kind of shoes with a low heel, but also perfectly conceals skinny legs.
• Strict black maxi gaiters will perfectly complement the school uniform, successfully combined with a skirt and jacket. Your daughter's schoolgirl outfit will be appreciated by teachers and friends.
• Combined with a wide belt on a tunic dress, it's a great fall outfit for a walk in the park.
• Gaiters for dancing and sports. Few people know, but it was sport that gave the fashion world this unique accessory. And in sports it continues to be actively used.

Step-by-step instructions for beginner needleworkers

Simple one-color gaiters on two spokes

Necessary materials for the work:

• Yarn of any color;
• Quilting needles #7;
• Patterns for an individual model.

Step by step scheme for the master:

• Dial 90-100 loops on a working needle.
• Next, knit the cloth with a rubber band with alternating 2 to the wrong side and 2 right side elements.
• Visually divide the entire product into three parts: the initial and the last section (about 10-12 cm) leave unchanged. The middle part (25-30 cm) slit with the addition of loops on a needle. Such a scheme is needed to make the initial and final rubber bands narrower than the middle knit. These gaiters will not slip off your feet when you move.

Knit maxi leggings on five spokes

On the streets of our country (and not only) can be found the so-called maxi leggings, elegantly encircling the slender legs of young fashionistas. Knitting such accessories is associated with the presence of certain difficulties, for example, with the formation of elastic transition of the fabric over the knee.

Factory standards call for adding elastic to the yarn, and such a product can be bought in any boutique. But today we will look at how to knit maxi leggings with your own hands, without resorting to unnecessary costs.

We will need:

• Stocking needles plus one extra needle;
• Yarn.

Detailed instructional diagram:

1. We dial in 140 loops, close the circle.
2. We knit the pattern for the continuation of 20 cm. Sequential scheme: 2 l. p., 2 i. p., remove two elements on an auxiliary spokes, 2 l. p., return two l. p. back.
3. Next, knit with a rubber band for another 20 cm of fabric.
4. Return to the pattern according to the scheme, orienting it to the back of the gaiter.
5. At the height of 56 cm you need to do 1 row of the front smooth, adding 16-20 loops (forming the transition on the knee).
6. Then knit, repeating the above points.

Due to the resulting length of the product, it can be worn even with high boots.

Warmed gaiters made of melange

These gaiters will allow girls to stay stylish and protected from the cold even in winter. Due to the inclusion of melange yarn products look colorful and without forming a pattern. Therefore, knitting gaiters in this way will master any novice craftswoman.

To work we will need:

• Melange yarn.
• Needles.
• Scheme-tutorial (can be downloaded from the Internet).

A detailed description of our work:

• We knit the product on 5 spokes.
• We use a yarn, folded in two times.
• Let's pick up 52 stitches on a working spit, distribute them on 4 spits.
• 5-8 cm we will do a rubber stitch with the alternation of two right and two wrong elements.
• Next 25 cm knit following scheme: 20 loops of shawl knit, "braid" pattern (12 loops), again 20 loops of shawl knit.
• The "braid" pattern you can download and print for yourself - you may need it more than once.
• Finish the knitting of the product with a standard elastic.

Our socks are ready to use. Cozy terry accessory will firmly take a place in your closet.

Dancer's Gaiters Socks

With the development of new trends in dance, gaiters have gained popularity in another capacity. A shorter version of the accessory with a "window" on the heel and toe, is used by fans of sports dance, strip plastique and step aerobics. Today we will tell you how you can make your own gaiter socks for sports.

To work we will need:

• Yarn;
• Scissors;
• Scheme of the pattern "braid".
• Crochet.

Step by step scheme:

• We dial 66 loops on the working needle, distribute them on 4 spokes equally.
• 12-14 cm knit in the "braid" pattern.
• Next 5-6 cm knit with a rubber band, alternating 2 right and 2 wrong elements.
• The next 34 rows are again in the pattern.
• We come to the first "window" - the heel. We close the 32 stitches by threading. On the remaining loops tie 2 rows.
• Recruit 32 pieces again, and on all the loops we knit a canvas with a pattern. Knot, without interruption, for 6-7 cm.
• Close all the loops by threading a row of elements.
• The crochet will help us to be more creative in framing the border: sew all the loops in any chosen pattern with a crochet hook and yarn of a different color.
• Tuck in the rubber band at the beginning of the knitting and proceed to the intended use of our product.

Crochet gaiters with an elastic band pattern

And of course, we could not ignore the gaiters connected by crochet.

A step by step instructional scheme for mistresses:

• We dial 36 sts and crochet two rows of columns without stitches.
• The next row begins with a lift and 1 stitch without a stitch.
• Next, in every second row we knit 2 no-swap stitches, 1 stitches with the capture of the underlying loop on the diagonal. Repeat the pattern to the end of the row.
• Continue knitting to the end of the product. A feature of this method is that the fabric is not knitted in a circle. At the end of knitting gaiters are rolled into a tube and sewn.

Gaiters - a relatively new accessory item on the fashion market, but has already earned the trust and love of many fashion girls. You can buy the product in many stores and boutiques, but we have shown you enough ways to knit gaiters yourself. So, why not try it?

Photo ideas of homemade knitted gaiters