Pink Stripe Nordic Boot Cuffs Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

These Pink Stripe Nordic Boot Cuffs are the perfect quick win for any beginner crocheter who wants something cozy and stylish to show off. Worked as a simple flat rectangle and then seamed into a tube, they use only half double crochet, so you can make a pair in an afternoon while watching your favorite show. The alternating cherry red and pink stripes give them that classic Scandinavian look, and the super bulky yarn makes them thick, warm, and wonderfully squishy. Slip them over your boots to add a pop of color and extra warmth to any winter outfit.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky (6) weight yarn, approximately 80–100 yards total. You will need 50–60 yards of cherry red (Color A) and 30–40 yards of pink (Color B). The sample uses acrylic.
• Hook: 6.5 mm (K/10.5) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, and a measuring tape
• Finished size: To fit calf circumference of Toddler 8–9″, Child 10–11″, Adult Small 12–13″, or Adult Large 14–15″. Height is 6″ for all sizes.

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook
• hdc – half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops on the hook
• sc – single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• A – cherry red yarn
• B – pink yarn

Gauge

8 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet. To check your gauge, crochet a small swatch in hdc and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches than 8, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down a hook size.

Tips Before You Start

• The ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch, so your first hdc of the row goes into the very first stitch.
• Change colors at the end of the row as indicated, working the final yarn-over of the last stitch with the new color so the stripe edge stays clean.
• Keep your tension relaxed and even; super bulky yarn can feel tight, and consistent tension keeps the stripes straight and the cuff stretchy.
• Make both cuffs from the same yarn lots so the reds and pinks match perfectly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes: The cuff is worked flat in rows, then seamed. Ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch. Change color at the end of the row as indicated. Numbers in parentheses are for Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Large.

Rectangle (make 2)

With A, ch 13 (15, 17, 19).

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (11, 13, 15, 17 hdc)

Rows 2–4: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. (11, 13, 15, 17 hdc)

Change to B.

Rows 5–6: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. (11, 13, 15, 17 hdc)

Change to A.

Rows 7–10: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. (11, 13, 15, 17 hdc)

Change to B.

Rows 11–12: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. (11, 13, 15, 17 hdc)

Change to A.

Rows 13–16: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. (11, 13, 15, 17 hdc)

Change to B.

Rows 17–18: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. (11, 13, 15, 17 hdc)

Change to A.

Rows 19–22: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. (11, 13, 15, 17 hdc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Assembly

Fold the rectangle in half with right sides together, matching the short ends. Using A and a whipstitch or single crochet seam, sew the short ends together to form a tube. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Turn right side out.

Edging (optional)

With A, join yarn at the seam, ch 1, sc evenly around the top edge, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Repeat for the bottom edge.

Repeat the rectangle, assembly, and edging for the second cuff.

Assembly and Finishing

Seam each cuff with the right sides facing so the seam ends up hidden inside the tube, then turn right side out. Weave in all ends securely on the inside of the cuff so they don't peek out. Lightly steam or wet block the cuffs to smooth the stripes and even out the edges, then let them dry completely before wearing.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the pink for cream or white for a more traditional Nordic look, or use a self-striping yarn to skip the color changes entirely.
• Add a row of single crochet in a contrasting color around each opening for a crisp, finished border.
• Make a matching pair in a different color combo for a friend, or size up the hook for a looser, slouchier fit over thicker boots.