Crochet Sunshine Boot Cuffs: A Charming Winter Accessory for Your Wardrobe

The Crochet Sunshine Boot Cuffs are the perfect accessory to brighten up your look and keep your ankles warm during the chilly days. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, these cute boot cuffs add a touch of charm to any outfit. The sunny yellow color brings a pop of cheerfulness to dreary winter days, making you feel cozy and stylish at the same time.

Difficulty

Project-Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Any weight #5 Yarn you have in your stash - 1 skein for both
• Hook: US Size J-10 (6 mm)
• Weight-5-Bulky
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape

Sizes

Women adult: This sample measures 17 inches in length and 6 inches in height.

Gauge

11 stitches X 6 rows (4 inches X 4 inches)

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• Yo = Yarn Over
• Tr = Treble Crochet

Specialty Stitches

• SPuff St = Small puff stitch (sc 1 in next st, tr 1 in next st, repeat)
• BloSc = Back loop only single crochet – Insert crochet hook into the back loop only, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through the 2 loops on the crochet hook.

Notes

• The pattern is worked in rows and joined at the side.
• Ch1 at the beginning of each round does not count.
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish - I used a solid color.
• This pattern calls for an odd number of chains +1.

Instructions

Make 2 identical Toppers/Leg Warmers:

• Ch 33 + 1 (this sample size).
• Row 1: Hdc 1 in 2nd st from hook, hdc 1 in next st and across to end of row, turn work (33).
• Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), Blosc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next and across to end of row, turn (33).
• Row 3: Spuff st Row: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, *[tr 1 in next st, sc 1 in next]*, repeat from *to* to last st (last st is a sc), turn work (33).
• Row 4: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and across to end of row, turn work (33).
• Row 5: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st st from hook, hdc 1 in next st and across to end of the row, turn work (33).
• Row 6: Ch 1 (does not count as st), Blosc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next and across to end of row, turn (33).
• *Take a look at your work and ensure the “braids” are on the same side.
• Row 7: Spuff st Row: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, tr 1 in next st, sc 1 in next, repeat from *to* to last st (last st is a sc), turn work (33).
• Row 8: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next and across to end of row, turn work (33).
• Row 9: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st st from hook, hdc 1 in next st and across to end of the row, turn work (33).
• Row 10: Ch 1 (does not count as st), Blosc in 1st st from hook, BloSc in next and across to end of row, turn (33).
• Final Row: Row 11: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st st from hook, hdc 1 in next st and across to end of the row, turn work (33).

Finishing

Secure your yarn and leave a long tail before cutting. Turn your work right side in and fold it in half, with the wrong side facing out, and sew short ends together with a tapestry needle to form a circle. Secure your work and weave in your yarn ends.