I Heart Boot Cuffs Free Crochet Pattern

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I Heart Boot Cuffs

It all started with something I had wanted FOREVER! Now, my hubby reminds me that I say that about everything I want. But, hey, I ALWAYS speak in superlatives! ;)

This is what started it all...

I got these wonderful red boots from my daughter for Christmas. She pretty much "gets" me.

And who doesn't need red boots, right?

I had ogled her black ones for over a year...

Now I think I need them in gray, too! 

But let's not get distracted. I really do love boot cuffs! Especially to add that little pop of color and coziness to a winter outfit.

And I think the little hearts add a sweet touch.

Plus, the hearts can be worn in the back or on the sides.

I made these in I Love This Cotton by Hobby Lobby in Monkey Red. It's pretty stretchy, but I love the twist in the yarn. I think these would be pretty terrific in almost any worsted weight yarn, though. And any color of heart, too! In fact, I plan on making several more pair! 

Here's the pattern for you...

Materials

• Yarn—

Color	# of Skeins
Monkey Red (MC)	1
Ivory (CC)	very small bit

I Love This Cotton

3oz/85g

180yds/164m

100% cotton

or any worsted weight yarn of your choice

• Hook—G (4.0mm)

• Tapestry or yarn needle

Dimensions/Gauge

• Sample cuffs = 13in (33cm) in diameter X 5.5in (14cm) high

• Cuff can be adjusted to fit any size leg by measuring around the leg—approximately 5.5 inches below the knee and making your starting chain when stretched to that measurement. Remember, cotton is stretchy so pull tighter than you would if using acrylic.

Stitch Abbreviations

ch	chain	RS	right side
sc	single crochet	sk	skip
dc	double crochet	sl st	slip stitch
htr	half treble (triple) crochet	rep	repeat
tr	treble (triple) crochet	st(s)	stitch(es)
CC	contrasting color	yo	yarn over
MC	main color

Special Stitch

• htr—Yo twice, insert hook in designated stitch or space and draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through two loops (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through remaining loops

Boot Cuff (Make 2)

With MC, ch 40 + 2 (or any multiple of 4 that fits snugly around the top of the calf + 2 additional sts). (See Dimensions/Gauge section above for suggestions on getting the perfect fit.)

Row 1: (RS) (sc, ch 2, 4 dc) in 2^nd ch from hook, *sk next 3 ch, (sc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch; rep from * across to within last 4 ch, sk next 3 ch, sc in last ch, turn

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first sc, *sk next 4 dc, (sc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across to within last ch-2 sp, sc in top of ch-2 sp, turn

Row 3: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first sc, *sk next 4 dc, (sc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across to last ch-2 sp, sk 2 dc, sc in top of ch-3, turn

Rows 4-11: Rep Row 3 for 8 more rows or until cuff reaches 5.5 inches (14cm) or desired height.

Heart

Rnd 1: make magic ring, ch 4, 2 tr, 3 dc, htr, tr, htr, 3 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, pull tail to close ring tightly, sl st to center of circle, fasten off leaving 12 inch tail (to be used for sewing to the boot cuff).

Finishing

Holding WS together, and using long tail and needle, whipstitch edges of cuff together. Fasten off and weave in ends. Attach the hearts to the top of the cuff over the seam using the long tail to whipstitch them in place. Fasten off and weave in ends.

I hope you enjoy the pattern. It has not been tested, so if you find anything amiss, please message me on Facebook here. And if you love it, please feel free to share it--and pictures of your cuffs, too!

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In my next blog post I'll share a bit about my friend Cathy and how she, like my daughter, "gets" me so well.

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