Chunky Knit Boot Cuffs | A Pattern

I seriously freaking love boot weather, between my riding boots, my Hunters, and my Bean boots, I just can't get enough... so I decided to share my super easy, super fast pattern for these chunky knit boot cuffs with you!  If you don't knit, it's totally okay, I've got you covered too.  You can find them in my shop in a wide variety of colors and 2 different yarn choices.

Okay friends who knit.  This project couldn't be easier.  The cuffs can be knit in the round if you so choose, but I knitted them flat and seamed them together in the end... mostly because I couldn't find my circular needles when I started making them, but that's neither here nor there.

With this pattern you will end up with a boot cuff that measures approximately 5 inches in height and around 11.5 inches in circumference, with plenty of stretch... they fit around my runner's calves, so believe me when I say there is give.  You could easily make these longer too if you wish, just continue the stockinette stitch until the desired length is achieved.

Materials:
US size 13 knitting needles
Super Bulky Yarn ( I like Lion Brand Thick and Quick Wool Ease)
Large yarn needle

Instructions:
Cast on 28 stitches
Rows 1-8: Knit 2, Purl 2
Rows 9-16, Stockinette Stitch (Knit the right side, purl the wrong side)
Cast off, leaving a long tail (at least 12 inches)
Using yarn needle, sew short sides together, with right sides facing each other, in whatever method you choose.
Reverse so the right side is facing out.

Now... make another so you have a pair, and wear them with your favorite pair of boots.

I hope you enjoy the pattern.  Any questions, feel free to ask, and if your on Instagram and you make these, snap a photo and use the hashtag #lpbpatterns so I can see your work!
-J

Crochet Baby Turban Pattern

After first seeing a crocheted baby turban via Pinterest, I just knew I had to make one for Ella Rose. I reviewed several hat patterns, and eventually created one of my own that resulted in a stylish mini turban that is too cute for words.

This hat requires only basic crochet stitches, and works up fairly quickly. It makes for a great baby shower gift, or if you're anything like me, you'll want to make it in about 100 different colors for your own little one.

I'm sharing the pattern in size 0-3 months. If you don't crochet, or are looking for it in other sizes, please check out my Etsy shop, littlepeachblossoms.etsy.com.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn

Size H crochet hook

Yarn needle

Stitches:

ch (chain)

hdc (half double crochet)

sl st (slip stitch)

Pattern:

ch 3, join with sl st to create ring

Rnd 1- ch 1, 10 hdc in center of ring, join to sl st into first hdc (10 hdc)

Rnd 2- ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join with sl st into first hdc (20 hdc)

Rnd 3- ch 1, *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around, join with sl st (30 hdc)

Rnd 4- ch 1, *1 hdc in each of first 2 st, 2 hdc in the next. Repeat from * around, join with sl st (40 hdc)

Rnd 5-  ch 1, *1 hdc in each of the first 9 st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around, join with sl st (44 hdc)

Rnd 6- ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, through from loop only (44 hdc)

Rnd 7- ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, through back loop only (44 hdc)

Repeat rounds 6 and 7 each 4 times (4 ribs), for a total of 15 rounds.

Tie off and weave in ends.

Thread yarn needle with approximately 12 inches of yarn, wrap yarn from top of first rib to edge of hat, about 12 times, and pull tight. Tie off and weave in ends.

Crocheted Easter Egg Garland

In case you haven't picked up on it by now, I have a slight obsession with holiday themed garlands.

After making a crocheted shamrock garland to hang on our mantle for St. Patrick's Day, I was determined to come up with one for Easter as well.

I played around a little bit, and finally came up with what I think is a pretty simple pattern to create these adorable Easter eggs.

Thankfully, due to my yarn hoarding habit, I had plenty of scrap yarn on hand, and ended up crocheting a total of 8 eggs.  You can make as many or as few as you'd like.  I think they'd look great individually hung as well.

Here's what I did:

using worsted weight yarn and a size H crochet hook, form a magic ring.  If you don't know how to do this, you can find a video tutorial here.

Inside the magic ring, make 10 sc.  Join with a slip stitch in top of first stitch (10 st).

Round 1-

Ch 2, dc in same (first) stitch.

2 dc in next 2 st.

3 trc in next st.

2 dc in the next 3 st

1 dc, 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches.  Slip stitch in top of first stitch to join (19 st).

Round 2-

Ch 2

Hdc in the next 4 stitches.

2 hdc in the next 2 stitches.

2 dc in the next 2 stitches.

2 hdc in the next 2 stitches.

Hdc in the next 9 stitches. Slip stitch in top of first stitch to join.

Break off yarn, leaving a little to weave in end.

For the garland, using 2 strands of yarn at the same time, I chained 150.  I then threaded that strand through the backs of the eggs, using a crochet hook.

You can make this garland as long or as short as you would like.

If you use this pattern, I would love to see the finished product, and by all means, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

-J