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Woolen Legwarmers

What are Legwarmers?

Legwarmers are usually made out of cotton or wool (chenille, synthetic fibers) and then they are knitted to form large footless socks that are shaped like a tube and can be worn around the legs.

Legwarmers are similar to socks, but they are much thicker and footless. Leg warmers come in a pair and are designed to cover the leg from the ankle to the knee or thigh. They are typically worn by dancers who are practicing ballet or other forms of dance.

Dance and Exercise

In the 1970s, aerobic exercise, fitness, and dance were huge in the United States. Legwarmers were used to keep the lower half of one’s body warm. For example, if a ballerina was practicing in a cold studio, she could throw on a pair of legwarmers to keep her legs limber and flexible to perform a wide variety of dance moves.

From Practical to Fashionable

Many people don’t think about legwarmers in terms of fashion. However, in the world of apparel, legwarmers have become more than just something used for athletic purposes, they are now a fashion statement.

Many celebrities, such as Jane Fonda, wore legwarmers as a way to keep their muscles warm and flexible when dancing or performing exercise routines. Later on, celebrities such as Cyndi Lauper and Madonna made legwarmers a popular fashion statement and many women started purchasing and wearing them as well.

Modern Fashion Trend

Legwarmers are not only worn on the legs; many people wear them on their arms as a way to accessorize their outfits. Also, if you find that your knee-high boots often fall down, you can wear legwarmers inside and this will help them to have something to grip to. A fun way to wear leg warmers would be to pair them with boots and have them slightly peeking out, as a way to add a pop of color to a minimalist outfit. A cute way to wear legwarmers would be to match them to your blouse, top, or cardigan.

Here are some more ways that you can incorporate legwarmers into your wardrobe:
•  Wear them with flats and tights
•  Wear them over jeans
•  Where them with sneakers
•  Wear them on top of your ankle boots
•  Wear them with heels
•   Wear them with skirts, shorts, and dresses

The fashion trend that is legwarmers will never go out of style. The amazing thing about legwarmers is that they come in a wide variety of colors, styles, and patterns. Besides looking nice with your outfit, legwarmers will keep you warm in the fall and winter months. Legwarmers can also make a nice Christmas gift to a loved one.

Our wool leg warmers are hand-knitted in Nepal using 100% pure sheep wool. They come in a gorgeous array of colors and patterns. Order your wool legwarmers online today!

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  • Blue and White Multicolor Pure Wool Legwarmers

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    These woolen leg warmers are hand knitted in Nepal using Pure Sheep wool imported from New Zealand. These Hand Knit 100% Pure Wool Blue and White M...

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  • Beautiful Pink and White Multicolored Hearshaped Pattern Pure Wool Legwarmers

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    These woolen leg warmers are hand knitted in Nepal using Pure Sheep wool imported from New Zealand. These Hand Knit 100% Pure Wool Beautiful Pink a...

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  • Multicolor Grey Pure Wool Legwarmers

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    These woolen leg warmers are hand knitted in Nepal using Pure Sheep wool imported from New Zealand. These Hand Knit 100% Pure Wool Gray Red Multico...

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  • Multicolor Gray Red Pure Wool Legwarmers

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    These woolen leg warmers are hand knitted in Nepal using Pure Sheep wool imported from New Zealand. These Hand Knit 100% Pure Wool Gray Red Multico...

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  • Light Pink and White Multicolor Woolen Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Light Pink and White Multicolor Woolen Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Light Pink and White Multicolor Woolen Short Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • Christmas Gift Peach Multicolor Woolen Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Christmas Gift Peach Multicolor Woolen Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Peach Multicolor Woolen Short Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • Handknitted Brown Pink Multicolor Winter Legwarmers with Lace - nepacrafts
    Handknitted Brown Pink Multicolor Winter Legwarmers with Lace - nepacrafts

    Handknitted Brown Pink Multicolor Winter Legwarmers with Lace

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    These Woolen Leg warmer are hand knitted in Nepal. The Legwarmer has given a beautiful pattern using multi colors i.e. Grey, Pink, Brown and White....

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  • Grey Pink Multicolor Winter Legwarmers with Knitted Lace - nepacrafts
    Grey Pink Multicolor Winter Legwarmers with Knitted Lace - nepacrafts
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    Grey Pink Multicolor Winter Legwarmers with Knitted Lace

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    These Woolen Leg warmer are hand knitted in Nepal. The Legwarmer has given a beautiful pattern using multi colors i.e. Grey, Pink, Brown and White....

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  • Light Green Red Multicolor Christmas Gift Woolen Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Light Green Red Multicolor Christmas Gift Woolen Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Light Green Red Multicolor Christmas Gift Woolen Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • Stylish Light Purple Multicolor Winter Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Stylish Light Purple Multicolor Winter Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Stylish Light Purple Multicolor Winter Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • Royal Pink Multicolor Winter Woolen Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Royal Pink Multicolor Winter Woolen Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Royal Pink Multicolor Winter Woolen Short Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • Multicolor Hand Knitted Purple Border Winter Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Multicolor Hand Knitted Purple Border Winter Legwarmers - nepacrafts

    Multicolor Hand Knitted Purple Border Winter Legwarmers

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    These Woolen Leg warmer are hand knitted in Nepal. The Legwarmer has given a beautiful pattern using multi colors i.e. Light Pink, Purple, Green, Y...

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  • Hand Knitted Green Multicolor Winter Leg Warmers with Knitted Lace - nepacrafts
    Hand Knitted Green Multicolor Winter Leg Warmers with Knitted Lace - nepacrafts
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    Hand Knitted Green Multicolor Winter Leg Warmers with Knitted Lace

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    These Woolen Leg warmer are hand knitted in Nepal. The Legwarmer has given a beautiful pattern using multi colors i.e. Yellow, Red, Navy Blue and W...

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  • Light Pink Multicolor Hand Knitted Winter Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Light Pink Multicolor Hand Knitted Winter Legwarmers - nepacrafts

    Light Pink Multicolor Hand Knitted Winter Legwarmers

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    These Woolen Leg warmer are hand knitted in Nepal. The Legwarmer has given a beautiful pattern using multi colors i.e. Light Pink, Green, Yellow, R...

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  • Bright Red Border Multicolor Woolen Legwarmers with Knitted Lace - nepacrafts
    Bright Red Border Multicolor Woolen Legwarmers with Knitted Lace - nepacrafts

    Bright Red Border Multicolor Woolen Legwarmers with Knitted Lace

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    These Woolen Leg warmer are hand knitted in Nepal. The Legwarmer has given a beautiful pattern using Red border and multiple colors i.e. White, Gra...

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  • Warm and Soft Dark Blue Multicolor Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Warm and Soft Dark Blue Multicolor Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Warm and Soft Dark Blue Multicolor Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • Soft Pink Blue Lining Multicolor Handknit Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Soft Pink Blue Lining Multicolor Handknit Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Soft Pink Blue Lining Multicolor Handknit Short Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • Dark Blue Multicolor Handknitted Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Dark Blue Multicolor Handknitted Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
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    Dark Blue Multicolor Handknitted Short Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • Yellow Stripped 100% Reversible Water Pashmina Shawl - nepacrafts
    Yellow Stripped 100% Reversible Water Pashmina Shawl - nepacrafts

    Yellow Stripped 100% Reversible Water Pashmina Shawl

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    This is a beautiful Stripped design water pashmina shawl made of pashmina silk blend. The specialty of Water Pashmina is that it has different shad...

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  • Handknitted Purple Multicolor Christmas Gift Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts
    Handknitted Purple Multicolor Christmas Gift Short Legwarmers - nepacrafts

    Handknitted Purple Multicolor Christmas Gift Short Legwarmers

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    This beautiful legwarmer is hand knitted in Nepal by Nepalese Women. Made with dedication and love, this legwarmer is a must have woolen items to p...

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  • White Pink Multicolor Winter Hand Warmers-Texting Gloves - nepacrafts
    White Pink Multicolor Winter Hand Warmers-Texting Gloves - nepacrafts

    White Pink Multicolor Winter Hand Warmers-Texting Gloves

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    These soft and pure wool hand warmers or texting gloves are hand knitted by Nepalese women knitters using 100% sheep wool from New Zealand. These h...

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  • Gray Red Multicolored Pure Woolen Leg warmers

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    These woolen leg warmers are hand knitted in Nepal using Pure Sheep wool imported from New Zealand. These Hand Knit 100% Pure Wool Gray Red Mixed M...

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  • Olive Green Multi Pure Woolen Legwarmers

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    These woolen leg warmers are hand knitted in Nepal using Pure Sheep wool imported from New Zealand. These Hand Knit 100% Woolen Olive Green and lig...

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    Dark Blue Mix Pure Wool Legwarmers

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    These woolen leg warmers are hand knitted in Nepal using Pure Sheep wool imported from New Zealand. These Hand Knit 100% Woolen Dark Blue Mixed Col...

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What are Legwarmers?

Legwarmers are usually made out of cotton or wool (chenille, synthetic fibers) and then they are knitted to form large footless socks that are shaped like a tube and can be worn around the legs.

Legwarmers are similar to socks, but they are much thicker and footless. Leg warmers come in a pair and are designed to cover the leg from the ankle to the knee or thigh. They are typically worn by dancers who are practicing ballet or other forms of dance.

Dance and Exercise

In the 1970s, aerobic exercise, fitness, and dance were huge in the United States. Legwarmers were used to keep the lower half of one’s body warm. For example, if a ballerina was practicing in a cold studio, she could throw on a pair of legwarmers to keep her legs limber and flexible to perform a wide variety of dance moves.

From Practical to Fashionable

Many people don’t think about legwarmers in terms of fashion. However, in the world of apparel, legwarmers have become more than just something used for athletic purposes, they are now a fashion statement.

Many celebrities, such as Jane Fonda, wore legwarmers as a way to keep their muscles warm and flexible when dancing or performing exercise routines. Later on, celebrities such as Cyndi Lauper and Madonna made legwarmers a popular fashion statement and many women started purchasing and wearing them as well.

Modern Fashion Trend

Legwarmers are not only worn on the legs; many people wear them on their arms as a way to accessorize their outfits. Also, if you find that your knee-high boots often fall down, you can wear legwarmers inside and this will help them to have something to grip to. A fun way to wear leg warmers would be to pair them with boots and have them slightly peeking out, as a way to add a pop of color to a minimalist outfit. A cute way to wear legwarmers would be to match them to your blouse, top, or cardigan.

Here are some more ways that you can incorporate legwarmers into your wardrobe:
•  Wear them with flats and tights
•  Wear them over jeans
•  Where them with sneakers
•  Wear them on top of your ankle boots
•  Wear them with heels
•   Wear them with skirts, shorts, and dresses

The fashion trend that is legwarmers will never go out of style. The amazing thing about legwarmers is that they come in a wide variety of colors, styles, and patterns. Besides looking nice with your outfit, legwarmers will keep you warm in the fall and winter months. Legwarmers can also make a nice Christmas gift to a loved one.

Our wool leg warmers are hand-knitted in Nepal using 100% pure sheep wool. They come in a gorgeous array of colors and patterns. Order your wool legwarmers online today!