Arched Fans Boot Cuff
This Arched Fans Boot Cuff features suspended “fans” with a herringbone stitch support to give it some slight texture. This Arched Fans Boot Cuff is crocheted using sock weight yarn creating a thin fabric for a non-bulky look. It also stretches and hugs your calf comfortably.
YARN
- Yarn – #1, sock weight yarn, Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight, 50% superwash merino; 25% Rayon made from Bamboo; 25% Nylon, 230 yards (1)
MATERIALS
- Hook – D/3.25mm
- Notions – needle for weaving in ends
DIFFICULTY
Beginner to Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE
Small – calf size 10”-13”
GAUGE
13sc stitches = 2”; 18sc rows = 2”
STITCH GUIDE
Ch – chain; st(s) – stitch(es); sk – skip; sp – space; yo – yarn over; ea – each; sc – single crochet; hdc – half double crochet; dc – double crochet; Fsc – foundation single crochet; Hhdc – Herringbone half double crochet; R – Round
SPECIAL STITCHES
Herringbone half double crochet (Hhdc) – YO, insert hook into st, pull up yarn, (3 loops on hook), pull yarn through first loop (2 loops on hook), YO, pull yarn through the 2 remaining loops. See Moogly blog tutorial here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/herringbone-half-double-crochet/
Fan – [1 dc, ch1] 4x, 1dc in the same st/sp
Foundation single crochet (Fsc) – ch2, (does not count as st), insert hook into first ch, yo, pull up loop (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through one loop (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through both loops, one FSC made.
NOTES
- Ch1 does not equal a stitch.
- Place your first st in the same sp as your ch1 in the beginning of ea round.
- Try to match gauge as close as possible since this is a sized piece.
- Keep an eye on your count for stitches throughout the piece. It’s easy to miss a stitch, especially in the Hhdc section.
- Ending stitch count will be placed in <#>
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Dianne is the owner of Same DiNamics Crochet. The name Same DiNamics is very special to her. It came about at a time where she needed something in her life. She started blogging by doing book reviews, which she still does. Dianne re-discovered crocheting about 3 years ago, she added ‘Crochet’ to her blog name for easy recognition. She has not let the hook down ever since. Her goal in crocheting is to learn as much as she can and do amazing things. She is following the journey that has been set before her. You can find Diane on Ravelry, her blog or facebook.
