Materials Required:
=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
1—180 yd. skein each of any 5 colors or
3—70 yd. skeins each of any 5 colors
Aluminum Crochet Hook Size K OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
=GAUGE=: 2 sts = 1 inch; 2 rows = 1 inch
=1st ROW=: With Rust ch 119, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each
of the next 5 sts, * 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 6
sts, skip 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from * 6
times, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in remaining 6 sts, ch 1 to turn all
rows. =2nd ROW=: Working in back loop of all sts throughout skip 1
s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c, * 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in
each of the next 6 s c, skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 6 s c,
repeat from * 6 times, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5
s c, skip 1 s c, working in both loops of st, 1 s c in last s c, ch
1, turn. Repeat last row throughout working 2 rows each Rust, Brown,
Bongo, Antique and Yellow, cutting all colors at end of each 2nd
row. (When changing colors always complete last half of st with next
color). Repeat last 10 rows once more (20 rows in all).
=NECK OPENING=: Work in established pattern and colors across 4
points only, ch 1, turn. Work across these 4 points for 20 rows.
Attach yarn at center and work across the remaining 4 points in same
manner until there are 20 rows; then work across all 8 points for 20
more rows in colors as established, cut yarn.
=COLLAR=: Attach Yellow at neck edge in last of short rows, work 1
s c in each row increasing 1 st every 4th row (50 s c) around neck,
join and ch 1 to turn each row. Working in back loop of remaining sts
work 2 rows Yellow, 2 rows Antique, 2 rows Bongo, and 2 rows Brown,
join, cut yarn.
[Illustration: Cute boot]
_Cute Boot_
_Crocheted_
=SIZES=: Small, Medium, Large
Materials Required:
=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
2—70 yd. skeins each White and Red
Plastic Crochet Hook Size H OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
=GAUGE=: 7 sc = 2 inches
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large
sizes are given in parentheses.
=SOLE=: With Red, ch 16 (20, 24), work 3 sdc in 2nd st from hook
(sdc: yo, insert in st, pull through and work off all loops at one
time), 2 sdc in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2
sdc in next st, 3 sdc in last st; working on other side of ch, 2 sdc
in next st, 1 sdc in each of the next 11 (15, 19) sts, 2 sdc in next
st, join. =2nd ROUND=: Ch 2, sdc in same space, 3 sdc in next sdc, 2
sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21)
sts, 2 sdc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sdc in next st, 2 sdc in next
2 sts, 1 sdc in each of the next 13 (17, 21) sts, 2 sdc in remaining
sts, join. =3rd ROUND=: Ch 2, 2 d c in each of next 2 sts, 3 d c in
next st, 2 d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 7
(9, 11) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 2 s c in each
of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next st, 2 s c in each of the next 2 sts,
1 s c in each of the next 12 (14, 16) sts, 1 d c in each of the rem
sts, join, cut yarn.
=UPPER SECTION=: With right side of sole toward you, attach White in
4th st from center of toe, working in back loop of sts only work 1 s
c in each st all around leaving 7 sts free at center of toe, ch 1,
turn. =2nd ROW=: Working in both loops of sts work 1 s c in each s
c, ch 1, turn. =3rd ROW=: Skip 1 s c, work in s c dec 3 sts evenly
spaced at heel and omitting the last s c, ch 1, turn. =4th ROW=: Work
in s c dec 1st and last st at each side of toe, ch 1, turn. =5th
ROW=: Work 1 s c in each s c, work 1 s c on side of next 4 rows,
working all around toe of boot, 1 s c in both loops of 7 free sts of
toe, 1 s c on side of next 4 rows, join in 1st s c, ch 1, turn. =6th
ROW=: Skip 1st s c, work in s c dec 2 sts at center of toe, join, cut
yarn, turn. =NEXT ROW=: Attach yarn in 9 (11, 13) st from joining and
work to corresponding st on other side; 31 (35, 39) sts, ch 1, turn.
Continue in rows of s c skipping the 1st and last s c at each end in
every row until 19 (23, 27) sts remain. Work 6 more rows even, cut
yarn.
=FINISHING=: With right side facing attach Red at top of boot, work 3
s c in 1st st, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 1 s c in each
of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working over the s c and into the row below,
1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3) sts, 1 s c in each of the next 3
(3, 3) sts working into row below, 1 s c in each of the next 3 (3, 3)
sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts working into row below,
1 s c in each of the next 2 (3, 4) sts, 3 s c in corner st; then
work s c all around dec 2 sts in center of toe, join, ch 1, turn.
=2nd ROW=: S c in 1st s c, * ch 3, s c in same space, 1 s c in each
of the next 3 sts, repeat from * to the st before center of toe, s c
in next st, ch 3, s c in center of toe, 1 s c in each of the next 5
sts, then repeat between *’s all around, join, cut yarn. =TIES=: With
White work a 40 inch ch, cut yarn. Pull ch through loop at center of
toe and lace boot as illustrated. Finish other boot in same manner.
=TASSEL=: Wind White 5 times over a 1 inch cardboard, tie one end,
cut other end. Fold cut ends tog, then tie again about ¼ inch below
1st tying. Work 4 tassels and attach to ends of laces.
[Illustration: Butterflies and boot]
_Crocheted Boot_
[Illustration: Boot with pompon]
_Cute Boot_
_Knitted_
=SIZES=: Small to Medium; Medium to Large
Materials Required:
=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
2—70 yd. skeins each Black and White
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 8 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW Plastic Crochet Hook Size I
=GAUGE=: 7 sts: 2 inches
Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to
Large size are given in parentheses.
=TOP SECTION=: Starting at toe, with White cast on 5 sts (both
sizes). =1st ROW=: K across row. =2nd ROW=: K 2, P 1 (center st), K
2. =3rd ROW=: K 1, inc in next st, K 1 (center st), inc in next st, K
1. =4th ROW=: K 3, P 1, K 3. =5th ROW=: K across row inc 1 st before
and after center st. =6th ROW=: K 4, P 1, K 4. Repeat last 2 rows
always inc 1 st before and after center st on 1st row and always P
center st on 2nd row until there are 23 (27) sts on needle, ending on
wrong side. Work 4 more rows even as established (both sizes). =NEXT
ROW=: Work across 11 (13) sts, place next 12 (14) sts on st holder,
cast on 10 (12) sts; 21 (25) sts. =NEXT 15 (19) ROWS=: K across each
row. =NEXT SHORT ROW=: (Inc row): K across 10 sts (both sizes), turn.
NEXT SHORT ROW: (inc row): K across these 10 sts. (These 2 short rows
inc the length.) =NEXT 4 ROWS=: K across all sts. =NEXT 2 ROWS=:
Repeat 2 short inc rows. =NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg of row, work
across remaining sts. Bind off. Place sts from holder on needle; on
free needle cast on 10 (12) sts, then K center st and next st tog, K
across remaining sts. =NEXT 18 ROWS=: K across each row. Then repeat
from 1st inc row of 1st section to last row. Bind off.
=SOLE=: With Black, cast on 4 sts. Starting at heel work in garter st
(K each row). =1st ROW=: Inc 1 st at beg and end of row. =2nd ROW=:
K across row. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows until there are 8 (10) sts on
needle. =NEXT 27 (31) ROWS=: K across each row. =NEXT ROW=: Inc 1
st at beg and end of row. =NEXT 21 (25) ROWS=: K across each row.
=NEXT ROW=: Dec 1 st at beg and end of row. =NEXT ROW=: K across row.
Repeat last 2 rows twice. Bind off.
[Illustration: Butterfly]
=FINISHING=: Sew back seam of boot tog. Insert sole section and sew
in position.
=POMPON=: (Make 2): Wind Black 150 times over a 2 inch cardboard. Tie
one end, cut other end. Trim into shape and sew in position.
=EYELETS=: With right side facing, attach yarn at top of boot, * ch
2, skip 2 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, repeat from * all around front of
boot, cut yarn. =LACING=: Work a ch 18 inches long and lace through
eyelets.
[Illustration: Two butterflies]
_Brunch or Lunch_
Materials Required:
=AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN=
9—70 yd. skeins White
2—70 yd. skeins each Dk. Green and
Lt. Rose (will make 4 mats and 4 coasters)
Plastic Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN
STITCH GAUGE BELOW
=GAUGE=: 8 sts = 2 inches
3 rows = 1 inch
=APPROXIMATE SIZE=:
Mat: 14″ x 18″
Coaster: 5″ x 5″