Beachy Boot Cuff

You'll be glad you tried out this boot cuff pattern when you're strolling down a beach watching the icecaps thaw. This Beachy Boot Cuff crochet pattern is an accessory that keeps you warm and stylish even on bitter cold days. You'll hardly notice the sea breeze hitting you thanks to this cozy addition to your wardrobe. Thank goodness you took the time to try out a simple crochet pattern earlier in the week, or you couldn't enjoy this glorious afternoon at the beach.

Materials:

• "I Love This Yarn" medium (4) worsted weight, ivory color
• Crochet Hook Size – H
• Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

st – stitches

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

Gauge:

9 stitches and 3 Rows  = approximately 2 inches

Instructions:

Top Portion of Boot Cuff:

1. Row 1:  Ch 11 turn.
    
2. Row 2:  Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3 turn.  (10 st) (ch3 counts as first dc here and throughout)
    
3. Row 3:  skip 2nd sc ,dc in next st, dc in skipped sc, *skip next sc, dc in next sc, dc in skipped sc* across to last sc and dc in last sc.  Ch 1 turn (10 st)
    
4. Row 4:  sc in first sc and across. ch 3 turn (10 st)
    
5. Repeat row 3 and 4 until the desired measurement ending with row 3 and fasten off leaving a long tail.
    
6. Join ends together using the long tail and take the side just fastened off using the tapestry needle to sew the front loop only of the stitch and the bottom loop of each sc on the first row.  Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Bottom Portion of Boot Cuff:

1. Row 1:  Join to cuff by ch 1 and sc evenly around, sl st into first sc (not the ch 1).  (Hint)  You will later be decreasing stitches so be sure that your stitches will divide by 4 evenly then add two more sc.  (Example:  Sc 40 stitches plus 2=42 stitches around.)  42 will actually be a good number to use on the average size cuff.
    
2. Row 2:  ch 2, dc into next sc and around,  Sl st in top of ch 2 st.
    
3. Row 3:  ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next st and around, sl st in first sc.
    
4. Row 4:  ch 2, dc into next dc and around,  Sl st in top of ch 2 st.
    
5. Row 5:  ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next st and around, sl st in first sc.
    
6. Row 6:  ch 2, dc into next dc and around,  Sl st in top of ch 2 st.
    
7. Row 7:  ch 1 and sc in same space, sc in next 3 stitches, *skip next sc, sc in next 4 st*, repeat from * to * across, sl st in first sc.
    
8. Row 8:  ch 2 and hdc in next stitch and around, sl stitch in top of ch 2 st.
    
9. Row 9:  ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next stitch and around, sl stitch in first sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.
    
10. Add buttons if desired.