This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 5 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Pom-pom Boot Cuffs
Every now and then, you need to knit something simple, just like boot cuffs! There’s absolutely nothing too fancy about these, but it’s something super useful to have around.
The pom-pom boot cuffs will keep you and your family warm this winter.
Perfect for gift knitting also: it’s both quick and easy – and a great way to use some of the remaining yarn remains you happen to have around.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry Shop and on ariannafrasca.com.
About
The pom-pom boot cuffs are worked in the round, in stockinette stitch and rib stitch for a snug fit.
Different stitches have chosen so that cuff could be reversed for different outfits.
This pattern is seamless, apart from the little bit of stitching that is required for the pompom.
The instructions are written in standard American terms.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Needles: US 10 / 6 mm
Yarn: DK (11 wpi)
Yardage: 50 – 100 yards (46 – 91 m)
Gauge: 22 sts = 4 inches
Other notions: Tapestry needle
Sizing: child – adult
Pattern notes: The length of the cast on edge should be about 3/4 of the circumference of your leg.
Abbreviations
K: Knit
P: Purl
Rnd: Round
Sts: stitches
Pattern
Cast on 36 (50) sts
Rnd 1: *k1, p1 * around
Rnd 2: *k1, p1 * around
Repeat Rnds 1-2 for 20 rows, then:
Rnd 1: Knit
Rnds 2-3: Purl
Rnd 4: Knit
Repeat Rnd 1 for 14 (20) rows, then:
Rnds 1-2: Purl
Bind off
Making the Pompom
Following the instructions on the pompom maker, make sure to double wrap the yarn around each barrel.
Ps: There are plenty of ways to make pom-poms without a pompom maker! A simple Google search will reveal many different ways (e.g., using your hands, using toilet paper rolls, using a fork, etc.!)
Attaching the pompom
Using a piece of yarn, thread the tapestry needle. Weave the tapestry needle up through the inside of the boot cuff, and out the center of the top of the boot cuff.
Gently weave the tapestry needle through the center of the pompom.
Then thread the needle back through the pompom and the boot cuff.
Continue weaving up and down through the pompom and the boot cuff a couple more times to ensure it is secured. Then cut yarn and tie a knot to fasten.
Repeat for all the pompoms.
