ACCESSORY
Stitch patterns
Stripe Pattern
Row 1 (RS): With C, knit.
Row 2: With C, purl.
Row 3: With B, knit.
Row 4: With B, purl.
Rep these 4 rows for patt.Rib Pattern
Row 1 (WS): P2, *k2, p2; rep
from * to end.
Row 2: K2, *p2, k2; rep from *
to end.
Rep these 2 rows for patt.These simple and effective
boot cuffs are worked flat and
seamed. The eyes are worked
separately and sewn on, as
are the pompoms for ears.
The mouth and nose are
added with embroidery stitches.
These are two friends you
can’t leave home without!Start knitting...
CUFF BASE
Work both the same
With A, cast on 98 sts.
Work 4 rows in G st.
Change to B.
Next Row (RS): K7, m1, [k12,
m1] 7 times, k7. 106 sts
Next Row: Purl.
Change to C.
Work in Stripe Pattern until Cuff
Base measures 10cm, ending
after a WS row.
Change to D.
Next Row (RS): K3, m1, [k9, m1]
11 times, k4. 118 sts
Work in Rib Pattern until Cuff
Base measures 17cm, ending
after a WS row.
Cast off in patt.EYE PADS
Make 4
With A, cast on 3 sts.
Rows 1, 3, 5 & 9 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K1, inc2, k1. 5 sts
Row 4: K1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1. 7 sts
Row 6: K1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1.
9 sts
Row 8: K1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1. 11 sts
Row 10: K1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1.
13 sts
Rows 11-16: Knit.
Row 17 (RS): K1, k2tog, k7,
k2tog, k1. 11 sts
Rows 18, 20, 22 & 24: Knit.
Row 19: K1, k2tog, k5, k2tog,
k1. 9 stsRow 21: K1, k2tog, k3, k2tog,
k1. 7 sts
Row 23: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog,
k1. 5 sts
Row 25: K1, k3tog, k1. 3 sts
Cast off.Finishing
Join side edges of Cuff
Base together using mattress
stitch. Using picture as a
guide, embroider nose and
mouth in centre of boot cuff
about 1cm above the G st
edging. Attach the googly eyes
to the Eye Pads and sew in
place. With A, make four
3cm pompoms for ears and
attach just under the fold back
(ribbing). Weave in ends and
block to measurements.Designed by:
Bryony Kate Robinson
Yarn used
Schachenmayr Baby Smiles
Bravo Baby
1 ball each in Schwarz (A),
Natur (B), Vanilla (C)
& Apfelgrün (D)
About the yarn
4-ply; 184m per ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
26 sts x 32 rows =
10cm measured over patt
Needles used
3.5mm straight
Other supplies
tapestry needle
4 googly eyes, 20mm
pompom maker
Sizing
one size:
41cm around x 17cm tall,
including 7cm foldback
Abbreviations
k3tog: Knit 3 sts together.
2 sts dec’d
See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
Need to
know...Add a fun twist to your winter wellies
with these smiley boot toppers
BOOT CUFFS
Peppy Panda
“There is nothing better than
getting out in the fresh air at
this time of year. Adorn your
wellies with these adorable
panda boot cuffs – enough to
make anyone smile and blast
away the winter blues”Bryony says...Bryony’s tips
When joining seams, I
recommend using a full stitch
on each side of each piece to
achieve a professional finish
When working in G st I always
find it useful to mark the RS
and the bottom of the work,
so I know always know which
way is up