Last year I really got into knitted boot cuffs & legwarmers. I love the cosy look with boots.
This year as I am more experienced with the crochet I thought I'd give some homemade ones a go
I looked at many patterns and tutorials but as usual in the end I kind of went with my own version and made it up as I go along!
In winter I'm a big fan of chunky neutral colours - creams/beiges/browns I also love grey tones
I also LOVE lace! I love the vintagy cosy look, if theres such a thing :)
Winters here are pretty cold so the yarn available here in Norway is mostly 100% wool, apparently its the ONLY thing to really keep you warm in minus god knows what temperatures.
So I chose these neutral colours, cream and pale grey colour.
I have a loads of lace in my stash. love it! So I picked out this beautiful pale pink. I thought it added a vintage look to them.
The pattern I used is simple
I chained enough to fit my calf, just below the widest part. to the nearest multiple of 3 (this is for the middle rows where you dc x3 every 3rd stitch)
I didnt plan of this being a pattern post so I'll just summarize it. mainly for people familiar with crochet.
Ch 42
Join to beginning..... make sure its not twisted
SC in each stitch - join
Row 2,3,4,5 DC in each stitch, join each time
Row 6 - DC x 3 in base of current stitch, skip 2 and DC x3 in 3rd, DC x3 every 3rd stitch, join
Then I change colour
DC in each stitch
then the edging
I just followed this pattern: ch2, DC in next 2, ch2, slip st in next 2, ch2, DC in next 2, slip st in next 2 and so on
When done, add you embellments, lace, buttons etc
I've gathered some more patterns and tutorials for you below. Once you do 1 pair your mind with begin to be more creative. I plan on a pair for my daughter next.
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