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If you like crochet accessories to keep you warm when the weather is cold, this pair of crochet boot cuffs are exactly what you need!
The Snowdrop Crochet Boot Cuffs begin with simple rows of single crochet worked into the back loops only, creating a fabric that shows lots of texture.
Once the total circumference of the cuff is reached (the part that will fit around your leg), you’ll seam the last row together to form a tube shape!
This tube will be a bit stretchy, helping you to comfortably slide your crochet boot cuffs on and off all winter long.
After the tube is formed, you’ll work alternating rounds of bobble and single crochet stitches.
If you’ve never worked a bobble before don’t worry, we have a video tutorial you can watch to learn how!
These are a great pattern because:
- Chunky yarn helps to make quick crochet work – these boot cuffs will be ready in no time!
- The easy repetition of this fabric means you can relax and enjoy working up the fabric!
- Don’t have any bulky weight yarn? Try holding two smaller weights together, and measure as you go, until you get the right gauge and size!
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: Simple rows, stitch tension, stitch counting and recognition, Bobbles, seams, joins, and more!
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
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How To Wear Crochet Boot Cuffs
One of the best things about wearing crochet boot cuffs is how endlessly versatile they are — you can style them in so many fun and practical ways!
Wear them around your ankles for a subtle peek of texture, or slide them up your leg or calf for a cozier, layered look.
They can be worn over tights, leggings, skinny jeans, or even socks, adding a bit of warmth and personality to an outfit.
Whether you’re going for rustic charm, casual comfort, or a dressed-up winter vibe, boot cuffs easily complete a fall or winter look.
Plus, they’re incredibly customizable — you can make them longer or shorter, wider or slimmer, to match your boots and your personal style.
It’s one of those simple crochet projects that instantly makes your wardrobe more fun (and your legs a little toastier).
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Crochet Boot Cuff Pattern Resources
YARN
Red Heart Yarn Soft Essentials #5 Bulky Weight (100% Acrylic; 131 yds / 120 m, 5 oz / 141 g per skein)
- Biscuit x 1 Skein
- Check for yarn substitutes!
f you choose to substitute yarn for this project, think about the fabric you’re creating and be careful not to create fabric that way too thin, or way too thick.
You can read more about how to substitute yarn, including my best tips to choose yarn alternatives, right here: Understanding Yarn Substitution – An Easy Reference For Crocheters
MATERIALS
GAUGE
- 10 Sc Sts = 3”
- 13.5 pattern rows = 4”
To learn more about gauge and size in crochet, especially to crochet boot cuffs that fit, here are some helpful tips: How To Crochet a Swatch.
SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- 9.5” around x 6.5” tall
- 10.5” around x 6.5” tall
- 11.5” around x 6.5” tall
- 12.5” around x 6.5” tall
- 13.5” around x 6.5” tall
STITCH KEY
This crochet stitch pattern is worked with the following basic crochet stitches.
You can see these stitches in action as you watch our video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
SPECIALTY STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
- BLO: Back Loops Only
- Bobble = [yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times into same stitch, yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook
With so many different places and spaces to work in crochet, it can be easy to wonder where you should place your hook to work specialty stitches.
Here are some tips and resources to help: Where Does My Hook Go in Crochet?
NOTES:
- Pattern written in two sections: Cuff (rows), Body (rounds).
- For the best fit, measure around the part of leg where boot cuffs will be worn, then follow a size that is the same or up to 1” less than the actual body measurement.
- Complete instructions twice in desired size to make 1 pair of boot cuffs.
- Change colors where desired, using your favorite method.
- Boot Cuff should comfortably stretch up to 2” from finished measurement; assuring design stays in place and does not slip while in use.
Crochet Boot Cuffs Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS: 9.5 (10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5)”
Cuff
- Row 1: Ch 11, Sc into second Ch from hook (1 skipped Ch does not count as a St), Sc into each St across – 10 Sc
- Row 2: Ch 1 (not a St, here and throughout), turn, Sc into BLO of each St across – 10 Sc
Repeat row 2 until 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) rows complete. Hold row 1 together with last row worked, using BLO Sl St both thicknesses together to join, turn Cuff so that Sl St seam is on inside.
Body
Ch 2 (not a St, here and throughout), work into Sc end rows from Cuff.
- Round 1: [Bobble, Ch 1, Sk 1 Sc end row] 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) times, Sl St to join – 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) Sts; 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) Bobbles + 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) Chs
- Round 2: Ch 1 (not a St), work 2 Sc into each Ch-1 space around, Sl St to join – 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) Sc
- Round 3: [Bobble, Ch 1, Sk 1 St] 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) times, Sl St to join – 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) Sts; 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) Bobbles + 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) Chs
Repeat rounds 2 and 3 until 6 rounds complete.
- Round 7: Ch 1 (not a St), Sc into each St around, Sl St to join – 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) Sc
- Round 8: Repeat round 7, fasten off.
Finishing
Sew in ends, trim excess.
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