Free Crochet Pattern
Shell Boot Cuffs
USA Format
Abbreviations
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
trc. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do not Turn.
Group. 5dc in same stitch
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch4 counts as first trc
Finished size approx:-
15” Circumference x 6” Long
Materials
2.50oz of Worsted Weight #3 Yarn
5.00mm & 4.00mm crochet hooks
4 decorative buttons
GAUGE - 5sc and 6 rows of sc's measures approx 1 Inch using a 4.00mm hook
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Boot Cuff x 2
Top - With 5.00mm ch12, change to 4.00mm hook, work 5dc in 7th ch from hook, skip 2ch's, 5dc in next ch, skip 2ch's, 1dc in last ch. Turn. (2, 5dc groups)
Next Row - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 5dc in centre dc of next 5dc group, 1sc in space between next two 5dc groups, 5dc in centre dc of next 5dc group, 1sc in top of ch4. Turn.
Pattern Row 1 - ch4, 5dc in centre dc of each of the next two 5dc groups, 1trc in last sc. Turn.
Pattern Row 2 - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 5dc in centre dc of next 5dc group, 1sc in space between next two 5dc groups, 5dc in centre dc of next 5dc group, 1sc in top of ch4. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until 30, 5dc group rows have been worked in all from beginning. Working in multiples of 2 rows you can work less or more rows here if you wish for a smaller
or wider calf. Slip stitch cast-on edge and last row of pattern together to form a circle.
Do not fasten off.
With WS facing and working in row ends around the circle, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 54 more sc evenly around to end, sl st to first sc. DNT. (55sc)
Decorative Edge - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * skip 1sc, work 5dc in next sc, skip 1sc, 1sc
in next sc, * Rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 1sc, 5dc in next sc, skip 1sc, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (14, 5dc groups)
Bottom - With 4.00mm hook, RS facing and working in row ends around the opposite side of cuff, re-join yarn to sl st seam, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 57 more sc evenly around circle to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (58sc)
Next Row - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt last row until 17sc rows have been worked in all or work measures approx 6 inches from top. Fasten off.
Finishing - Sew in and tie off loose ends of yarn, attach 2 decorative buttons to side of
each boot cuff.
Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for shell boot cuffs.
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