I designed this cute little number as the ideal one-skein winter project. Cute and sexy, these boot toppers work up fast and use only one skein of my favourite: Tanis Fiber Arts Green Label yarn.
The cables are simple enough for a beginner cable knitter. You will need to know how to cast on extra stitches using the backwards loop method (here’s a great tutorial at knittinghelp.com if you’re unfamiliar with it).
You can wear them up or down, on short boots or tall, they’re a cute addition to any outfit :) I’ll be making a few of these for my girlfriends as Christmas gifts.
The tab at the top has a decorative button for a nice finishing touch that gives it a little more than ending it as a simple tube. I’ve written up the pattern for 3 adult sizes: small, medium and large.
You can download the pattern here if you’re a Ravelry member and here if you’re not :)
Please feel free to email me at hello@thebluebrick.ca with any questions!
Very beautiful boot toppers! The pattern is very cute and winterish, but the best accent is with the button – great choice and look!
I have been wanting to knit boot toppers for myself since quite some time. Your project is very inspiring and feel my hands itching :-)
Laura
Thank you Laura! If you do try the pattern out please feel free to contact me with any questions, and I would love to see photos of your finished work :)
They are gorgeous and on my list of things to make.
My sexy boot topper in alpaca of course … and possibly wooden buttons? Stunning pattern Shireen.
Thank you Annie! I will be sorely tempted to make these with the skein of chocolate alpaca you sent me… but I’m being good and making something for Tito with them :)