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Grab this FREE boot cuff knitting pattern using the fair isle knit stitch, plus how-to video.
About:
Available Sizes: One
Size: 12″ – 15″ {30cm – 38cm} Calf Circumference
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer & Mobile Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
Techniques:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Fair Isle
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 35 – 40 yards {32 – 37 meters} {Dominate Color}
Yardage: 20 – 25 yards {18 – 23 meters} {Accent Color}
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 {8mm} Knitting Needles with a 16″ {40cm} Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Marker
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Details:
Measurements: 6″ W x 5 1/2″ {16cm x 15cm}
Gauge: 9.5 STS & 13 rounds per 4″ {10cm} square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 3.2oz {90g}
Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the 2×2 rib & fair isle stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
I used HiyaHiya interchangeable needles with 3 1/2″ {9cm} tips.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
CO loosely, making sure your stitches slide easily. Too tight of a stitch will make these difficult to knit in the round. The first couple of rounds will be a little tight, but it gets easier as you go.
Video:
Click here to watch the “Fair Isle Knit Stitch” video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit In The Round:
Starting at the bottom cuff, 2×2 ribbing, use your accent color {light color in the photo}
CO 28 STS, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 1-6: *K2, P2*
Switch to your dominate color {taupe in the photo}
Round 7: *K*
Round 8: *with the dominant color K3, with the accent color K1*
Round 9: with the dominant color knit all STS
Round 10: with the dominant color K1, with the accent color K1, *with the dominant color K3, with the accent color K1* with the dominant color K2
Round 11: with the dominant color knit all STS {same as round 9}
Repeat rounds 8-11 one more time
Round 16: BO in the K1, P1 pattern
Weave in the ends.
Block, if desired.
Knit the second the same as the first.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on {long-tail cast-on method}
K – knit stitches {K1 means to knit 1 stitch}
KITR – knit in the round
P – purl stitches {P2 means to purl 2 stitches}
PM – place marker
STS – stitches
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