One day I was googling patterns and I came across a free pattern by Drops design. I fell in love with the hat and I knew I had to crochet it. Below you will also find my notes on how I made the boot cuffs.
I went down to my local yarn shop, Chix with Stix and one of the really sweet ladies that works there, helped me pick out some really beautiful self-striping yarn. The yarn we picked was Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby #50. I really love this yarn.
One of the skeins of yarn had a tangle in it so I pulled out my yarn winder and quickly wound it up for easier use.
I couldn't wait to get started!
This yarn was a lot of fun to use and it is very lightweight and nice. I wouldn't say it is the softest yarn that I have used but I really liked it.
The hat pattern was also a fun pattern to follow and I really enjoyed this project.
I didn't have enough yarn (or money to buy more yarn) to crochet the shawl or the wrist warmers too but I did have enough left over yarn to crochet matching boot cuffs. I used the Drops pattern as a guide and I will include my notes below.
Materials For The Hat and Boot Cuffs:
E Hook (3.5 mm)
Sock weight yarn (I used 2 skeins of Lang Yarns Mille Colori Baby #50)
Scissors
Darning needle
Measuring tape (optional but helpful)
My Hat Notes:
My head is only 20 inches around so I only crocheted 6 squares for my hat.
For My Matching Boot Cuffs:
My legs with jeans measure about 12.5 inches. I crocheted 4 of the Drop's granny squares and attached them the same way as the pattern for the hat.
After crocheting and attaching the squares together in a circle, I crocheted the "cuff" (bottom section) of the boot cuffs.
The "Cuff" (Bottom Section)
R1: Slip stitch to one of the chain 4 spaces. This will be the back of the boot cuff. Chain 3, and in every chain 4 space work 3 double crochets all the way around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3.
R2: Chain 3 and double crochet in each stitch around. Slip Stitch to the top of the chain 3.
R3-R7: Repeat R2. (Can add or subtract rows for a shorter or longer "cuff".)
The Border (The Top)
R1: Slip stitch to one of the chain 4 spaces toward the back of the boot cuff. Chain 1 and in each of the chain 4 spaces work 3 single crochets and chain 3. Repeat all the way around. Slip stitch to the chain 1.
Cut the yarn, weave in the ends and enjoy your new boots cuffs!
I hope this is helpful <3
Soft hugs <3
