Erin
Difficulty level: Intermediate. This pattern involves cabling and working in the round.
The idea for a do it yourself sweater boot was suggested to me by my good friend, Erin, who showed me pictures of this hot new craze from a magazine she was browsing through at the time. I went searching online and saw that a pair of these boots could cost upwards of two hundred dollars and so the idea was born. Worked in an Aran weight and accented with cables, these cuffs are a quick knit and will compliment almost any pair of boots.
Photo credit [model: Lilah Poltz/photographer: Trisha Thibodeau]
SIZE
One size, measuring 14 inches in circumference when unstretched. They will stretch to fit a calf circumference of approximately 14 to 18 inches.
Due to the stretchy nature of the ribbed portion, these are designed to fit a wide range of sizes. However, if you wish to resize, go up or down one or two needle sizes when working Inner Ribbed Cuff section of garment.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Calf Circumference approx 14”
MATERIALS
[MC] Brown Sheep Shepherd’s Shades [100% wool; 131yd/120m per 100g skein]; Eggplant, SS 281; 2 skeins.
Shepherd’s Shades is a bulky-weight wool that works well for this project when knit as an aran weight. It is made with 3 strands of 2-ply wool spun together, which gives the finished work amazing stitch definition.
[CC] Phildar Preface [70% wool/30% acrylic; 211yd/193m per 50g skein]; white #102; 1 skein.
Any sock yarn that matches gauge and has good memory can be used as CC.
1 set US Size 2/2.75mm double pointed needles
1 set US Size 6/4.0mm double pointed needles
cable needle, stitch marker
GAUGE
20sts x 28rows = 4” in St st, using larger ndls and MC
28 sts x 32 rows = 4” in St st, using smaller ndls and CC
MPMK's list of abbreviations.
PATTERN
Inner Ribbed Cuff
With smaller ndls and CC, CO 84 sts. Place marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist work. Rnd 1: *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Rep Rnd 1 until piece meas 4” from CO.
Body
Change to larger ndls and MC. Rnd 1: Knit. Rnd 2: Knit, dec 4 sts evenly. [80 sts rem]. Rnd 3: Purl. Set-up Rnd: *P2, K4, P2, K6, P2, K4; repeat from * around. Next rnd: Work Row 1 of Cable Chart patt, rep chart 4 times around. Cont as charted until desired length is achieved. For shorter cuff length, work for approx 6 inches. For angle length, work in pattern for approx 14 inches. Next rnd: BO all sts loosely.
FINISHING
Wet block, being careful not to flatten or stretch cables. Weave in all ends.
To wear, pull on inside out with cuff facing up leg and put boots on, tucking ribbed portion inside. Fold cuff over boot and show off your new custom designed sweater boots.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
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Trisha Thibodeau lives, works, and blogs somewhere in Western Canada. She is obsessed with all things fiber related and often knits upwards of four hours a day. When she isn’t knitting, she is chasing her two incredibly active daughters, Bunny and Monkey. Check out her latest escapades here.
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