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CROCHET BOOT CUFFS

1/29/2016

 
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Boot cuffs are apparently the new fad.  I would never have known what they were or thought to make them if my sister hadn't specifically requested them.  After she explained what they were to me it was simple to come up with a design.  The basic design has the same base, but with a choice of two different tops.   I decided to do the base sideways because it allows more stretch in the cuff and can therefor fit different sized calfs more easily.  The pattern below makes a cuff that is 12 inches in diameter that can stretch to comfortably fit a 14 inch calf.  You may need to adjust the rows of the base depending upon the size of the calf.  Each of the FREE patterns can be found below!

Enjoy :-)  

Oh, and remember, I am not the best at writing pattern instructions so if you have any questions please feel free to contact me through e-mail or on Facebook!

Supplies Needed:
  • Lily Sugar'n Cream 100% Cotton Yarn (one 2.5 oz. skein per set) 
  • Crochet hook USA size 9 (5.5 mm)
  • Crochet hook USA size 7 (4.5 mm) (If you choose the ruffled top).
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
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Instructions for the Base and Seam:
I used the single crochet front loop ridge stitch to make the base but you can easily just use a regular single crochet stitch.
The sides were connected using the slip stitch seam.
  • Using the size 9 hook, chain 15.
  • Row 1: do 1 single crochet (sc) into the 14th chain (one away from hook) and continue to sc into each chain for a total of 14.
  • Row 2: chain 1 and turn. Single crochet into the front loop only of each stitch across.
  • Row 3 - 30: repeat row 2, always crocheting only into the front loop each time. Do not finish off yet.
  • NOTE: 30 rows works well for a 14" calf (you get about a 2" stretch).  Adjust the number of rows for smaller or larger calfs so that the length is always 2" less than the actual calf diameter.  Example: for a 14" calf you want the boot cuff to measure at about 12".
  • Connect ends:  Fold the two sides together and connect them using the slip stitch seam. Do not finish off yet.
  • Chain 1 and single crochet loosely around the top edge.  Slip stitch to connect to top of first stitch.  Do not finish off.  
  • Choose which top you want to do below.
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Scalloped Edge:
Here is a simple tutorial how to crochet a scalloped edge.  I only skip one stitch and I use 6 instead of 5 dc, but the concept is the same!
  • ​Use the same size 9 hook
  • Double crochet 6 times into the second stitch from hook (so skip 1 stitch), then skip 1 and slip stitch into he second stitch from there.
  • Repeat the same pattern around and connect with slip stitch and knot.
  • Finish by weaving all loose ends.
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Ruffled Top:
I have no tutorial for this stitch.  I do not even know what it might be called, but it is really simple only requiring chains and single crochets.
  • Switch to a size 7 hook and chain 4.  
  • Single crochet into the next stitch, then chain 3 and single crochet into the next stitch.
  • Continue the same pattern all the way around without skipping any stitches.  
  • Connect to first chain stitch with a slip stitch and then knot off.
  • Finish by weaving all loose ends.​​
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NOTE: If you choose to use two colors you either need to use the same color as the base to make the seam, or if you want to make the seam a different color like the picture above, you have to make it OPPOSITE so they will match properly!
Thank you for visiting!

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Sincerely,
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