Like yesterday’s cowl pattern, these boot cuffs are easy and perfectly simple! Whether you call them boot cuffs, boot toppers, hiking socks, or old-fashioned legwarmers, these knitted add-ons are surprisingly useful. This is the ideal project for a beginner knitter or when you want to relax and find your knitting Zen. Knit up in UNIVERSAL YARN Deluxe Stripes and using the KNITTER’S PRIDE Dreamz US 7 [4.5mm] circular needles in the 10” [25cm] length; you can’t make it any more straightforward to produce.
I’m wearing the boot cuffs knit in UNIVERSAL YARN Deluxe Stripes while camping late in the season.
BOOT CUFFS (make 2, both alike)
One size, adult
approx circumference 11¾” [30cm]
approx length 8½” [21.5cm]
abbreviations
approx approximately
cm centimeter(s); in inch(es)
k knit
m meter(s)
mm millimeter(s)
p purl
rep repeat
rnd(s) round(s)
st(s) stitch(es)
yd yard(s)
[ ] work instructions inside brackets a specified number of times
2 x 2 Rib [k2, p2] repeat to end of round, and repeat round to form pattern.
materials
yarn
- 1 skein of UNIVERSAL YARN Deluxe Stripes, 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon, 218yd / 200m per 3.5oz / 100g, Color: 307 Timber
needles
- 1 KNITTER’S PRIDE Dreamz circular needle size US 7 / 4.5 mm, 10” / 25 cm long
notions
- 1 stitch marker
- yarn needle
- scissors
- Soak Gentle Laundry Soap (no-rinse laundry soap)
gauge
26 sts x 24 rnds = 4” [10cm] in 2 x 2 Rib on US 7 [4.5mm] needles, blocked
The short circular needle makes the boot cuff easy to knit and bring along on a hike.
Instructions
With US 7 [4.5mm] needle, cast on 76 sts. Join in round, taking care not to twist sts and place a stitch marker for beginning of rnd. Slip marker throughout.
Work 50 rnds of 2 x 2 Rib, or approx 8½” [21.5cm].
Bind off all stitches loosely in 2 x 2 Rib pattern. Cut yarn and fasten off.
The second boot cuff starts later on the same day; it is that fast.
finishing
Weave in all yarn ends. When making the second boot cuff, color match the stripes, or use the following color stripe that appears in the ball. Wet block with a quick bath of Soak Gentle Laundry Soap, in a cool basin of water. Spread on a towel, turning several times during dry time.
Relaxing after a hike, wearing the boot cuffs knit in Deluxe Stripes
I find that I wear my boot cuffs mostly with short boots, to extend the length. But I know people also use them while hiking along narrow grassy areas or trails with brush to keep ticks at bay. You can wear them over your pantlegs to keep out snow, or under for secret warmth. And you can tuck the boot cuff into your boots or wear over top. I also like to line the top of tall knee-high boots, to keep my skin from chafing if I’m not wearing hosiery.
The ideal time to wear all 4 of the knitted accessories is a cool morning hike.
I’ve shared with you my 4 favorite knitted accessories for the outdoors.
I hope you’ve been inspired to take your knitting on your next outing. You can also use my advice from Post 1 on what to pack in a travel knitting bag as gift ideas! Plus, any beginner knitter would benefit from these easy and simple pattern suggestions. UNIVERSAL YARN Deluxe Stipes is a fantastic yarn that works quickly, has excellent stitch definition, and has stripes that make it so fun to knit! Tag and save these five posts for yourself and share them with your knitting friends! If you know a beginner knitter, make sure to let them know about these KNITmuch posts!
This is part 5 of 5 in this series
Go back to part 4: The perfect cowl does exist – A great ‘knit on the go’ project!
