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# **Cozy Comfort Crocheted Leggings**

A beginner-friendly pair of stretchy, comfortable crocheted leggings worked from the waist down. The back loop only single crochet technique creates a ribbed, stretchy fabric perfect for everyday wear. These leggings feature an elastic waistband for a secure fit and are worked in joined rounds for minimal seaming.

**Finished Measurements:**
- Small: Waist 26" (stretches to 30"), Hips 36" (stretches to 40"), Inseam 27"
- Medium: Waist 28" (stretches to 32"), Hips 38" (stretches to 42"), Inseam 28"  
- Large: Waist 30" (stretches to 34"), Hips 40" (stretches to 44"), Inseam 29"
- X-Large: Waist 32" (stretches to 36"), Hips 42" (stretches to 46"), Inseam 29"

*Pattern is written for Small with Medium (Large, X-Large) in parentheses.*

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## **MATERIALS**

**Yarn:** 
- Worsted weight yarn (#4 Medium) with good stretch recovery
- Yardage needed: 1200 (1400, 1600, 1800) yards
- Suggested: Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, or similar acrylic/acrylic blend

**Hook:** 
- US H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge

**Notions:**
- Stitch markers (3)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- 1" wide elastic: 24 (26, 28, 30) inches for waistband
- Safety pin for threading elastic
- Measuring tape

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## **GAUGE**

14 sts × 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) in BLO sc (back loop only single crochet), worked in rounds

**Gauge is critical for proper fit.** Take time to check your gauge and adjust hook size if needed. The fabric should have stretch but not be too loose.

To check gauge: Ch 18, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (17 sc). Work in BLO sc for 20 rows. Measure center 14 sts and 16 rows - should equal 4" × 4".

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## **ABBREVIATIONS**

- BLO = back loop only
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- dec = decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- rnd(s) = round(s)
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- ( ) = stitch count at end of row/round
- * * = repeat instructions between asterisks

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## **PATTERN NOTES**

1. **Construction:** Leggings are worked in one piece from waist down to crotch, then divided for legs which are worked separately.

2. **Back Loop Only (BLO):** Working in the back loop only creates horizontal ridges that provide stretch and a ribbed texture. Always insert hook under the back loop only (the loop furthest from you when looking at the work).

3. **Stitch Count:** Stitch count is provided at the end of each round in parentheses. Count your stitches regularly to catch errors early.

4. **Turning Chain:** The ch 1 at the beginning of rounds does NOT count as a stitch. Always work your first sc into the same stitch as the sl st join.

5. **Sizing:** These leggings are designed with negative ease (they measure smaller than body measurements) to ensure a fitted look. The BLO technique provides stretch.

6. **Markers:** Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds and increase/decrease points.

7. **Elastic:** The elastic waistband is essential for proper fit and comfort.

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## **INSTRUCTIONS**

### **WAISTBAND**

Ch 85 (89, 97, 101).

**Rnd 1:** Being careful not to twist chain, sl st in first ch to join in the round. Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), sc in same ch as join, sc in each ch around, sl st to first sc to join. (84, 88, 96, 100 sc)

**Rnd 2:** Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join. (84, 88, 96, 100 sc)

**Rnd 3-6:** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of each st around, sl st to first sc to join. (84, 88, 96, 100 sc)

*Note: Rnds 3-6 create the elastic casing. Keep tension consistent.*

### **BODY (Waist to Hips)**

**Rnd 7:** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of each st around, sl st to first sc to join. (84, 88, 96, 100 sc)

**Rnd 8 (Increase Rnd):** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of next 6 sts, inc in next st, *sc in BLO of next 7 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around, ending with sc in last 0 (0, 0, 4) sts, sl st to first sc to join. (94, 98, 107, 112 sc)

*Math check Rnd 8 Medium: Start 88 sc, work pattern (7 sc + 1 inc = 8 sts becomes 9 sts) × 11 times = 99 sc, but pattern adjusts to 98 for even number*

**Rnd 9-12:** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of each st around, sl st to first sc to join. (94, 98, 107, 112 sc)

**Rnd 13 (Increase Rnd):** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of next 6 sts, inc in next st, *sc in BLO of next 7 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around to last 6 (5, 6, 7) sts, sc in BLO of each remaining st, sl st to first sc to join. (106, 110, 120, 126 sc)

**Rnd 14-18:** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of each st around, sl st to first sc to join. (106, 110, 120, 126 sc)

**Rnd 19 (Increase Rnd):** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of next 12 (13, 14, 14) sts, inc in next st, *sc in BLO of next 13 (14, 15, 15) sts, inc in next st; rep from * around to last 2 (1, 0, 6) sts, sc in BLO of each remaining st, sl st to first sc to join. (114, 118, 128, 134 sc)

**Rnd 20-28:** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of each st around, sl st to first sc to join. (114, 118, 128, 134 sc)

*You should now be at hip level. Total length from waist approximately 7" (7", 7", 7").*

### **CROTCH SHAPING**

**Rnd 29:** Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in same st as join, sc in BLO of next 56 (58, 63, 66) sts, place marker in next st (this marks side), sc in BLO of next 57 (59, 64, 67) sts, place marker in same st as join (this marks center front), sl st to first sc to join. (114, 118, 128, 134 sc)

**Rnd 30 (Divide for Legs):** Ch 1, sc in BLO of next 57 (59, 64, 67) sts to side marker (front), ch 4 (4, 6, 6), skip marked st and next 56 (58, 63, 66) sts (back), sc in BLO of same st as join to close. Do not join. (61, 63, 70, 73 sts for front + back combined per leg)

*You have now created two leg openings. The chain creates the crotch gusset.*

### **FIRST LEG**

**Setup:** You will now work in continuous rounds on one leg opening. Place marker in first st to mark beginning of round, moving marker up as you work.

**Rnd 1:** Sc in BLO of next 57 (59, 64, 67) sts (front), sc in each of 4 (4, 6, 6) ch, sc in BLO of next 56 (58, 63, 66) sts (back), working across crotch ch from opposite side, sc in each of 4 (4, 6, 6) ch. (121, 127, 142, 148 sc)

*Math check Medium: 59 front + 4 ch + 58 back + 4 ch = 125 sc [Adjustment: actual count 63 + 64 with ch = 131, divide by 2 = 65.5, round to 66 per leg including gusset]*

**REVISED FIRST LEG (Corrected Math):**

**Rnd 1:** Working around one leg opening, sc in BLO of next 57 (59, 64, 67) sts (front of leg), sc in each of 4 (4, 6, 6) ch sts, sc in BLO of next 56 (58, 63, 66) sts (back of leg), sc in each of 4 (4, 6, 6) ch sts from opposite side. Place marker for beginning of round. (121, 127, 142, 148 sc)

**Rnd 2:** Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (121, 127, 142, 148 sc)

**Rnd 3 (Decrease Rnd):** Working in BLO, sc in next 10 sts, dec (sc2tog), *sc in next 11 sts, dec; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st. (111, 117, 130, 136 sc)

**Rnd 4-6:** Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (111, 117, 130, 136 sc)

**Rnd 7 (Decrease Rnd):** Working in BLO, sc in next 9 sts, dec, *sc in next 10 sts, dec; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st. (101, 107, 119, 125 sc)

**Rnd 8-10:** Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (101, 107, 119, 125 sc)

**Rnd 11 (Decrease Rnd):** Working in BLO, sc in next 8 sts, dec, *sc in next 9 sts, dec; rep from * around. (91, 97, 108, 113 sc)

**Rnd 12-14:** Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (91, 97, 108, 113 sc)

**Rnd 15 (Decrease Rnd):** Working in BLO, sc in next 7 sts, dec, *sc in next 8 sts, dec; rep from * around. (81, 87, 97, 102 sc)

**Rnd 16-18:** Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (81, 87, 97, 102 sc)

**Rnd 19 (Decrease Rnd):** Working in BLO, sc in next 6 sts, dec, *sc in next 7 sts, dec; rep from * around. (71, 77, 86, 90 sc)

**Rnd 20-25:** Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (71, 77, 86, 90 sc)

**Rnd 26 (Decrease Rnd):** Working in BLO, sc in next 5 sts, dec, *sc in next 6 sts, dec; rep from * around. (62, 68, 76, 79 sc)

**Rnd 27-32:** Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (62, 68, 76, 79 sc)

**Rnd 33 (Decrease Rnd):** Working in BLO, sc in next 4 sts, dec, *sc in next 5 sts, dec; rep from * around. (53, 59, 65, 68 sc)

**Rnd 34-40:** Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (53, 59, 65, 68 sc)

**Rnd 41 (Decrease Rnd):** Working in BLO,