Feather Lace Boot Topper
by Paula McKeever Snapper Knits
MATERIALS:
140 yards aran weight yarn such as Plymouth Zara Plus (77yds/50 g) Size 7 & 8 needles, either DPNs or circulars for Magic Loop
PATTERN NOTES
. Gauge 4.5 sts/in in stockinette stitch · Size can be adjusted by going up or down a needle size, or by adding or deleting a pattern repeat of 9 stitches. · If additional sts are added, make sure to decrease to a multiple of 4 sts for the ribbing part · Length can be adjusted by working additional repeats of the stitch pattern, or making the ribbing longer. · Directions are written for circular knitting, but could also be knit flat, then seamed. Instructions would have to be converted to accommodate this. · Lace section is done on larger needles to fall over the top of the boot. It can be done on the same size as the ribbing if it is to be worn up the leg. Instructions: CO 63 sts loosely on larger needles. Begin lace pattern, work 4 repeats.
Feather Lace Pattern:
Rows 1 & 3: knit Row 2: \*K1, YO, K2, ssk, K2tog, K2, YO; repeat from \* Row 4: \*YO, K2, ssk, K2tog, K2, YO, K1; repeat from \*
Chart: Feather Lace Pattern
Next round: (K19, K2tog) 3 times -- 60 sts. Switch to smaller needles and work in K2 P2 ribbing for 4 inches. Bind off with an elastic bind off. Elastic Bind-offs (check You Tube for tuorials!)
· Elizabeth Zimmerman's sewn BO - see Summer 2006 issue of Knitty.com · Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy BO · Lori's No Flare Twisty BO
Abbreviations:
K knit P purl YO yarnoverneedle K2tog Knit 2 sts together ssk slip, slip, knit st stitch DPN double pointed needle Copyright Paula McKeever 2013. Pattern and garments made from pattern are for personal use only and not for resale. Pattern or parts of pattern may not be reproduced for sale in any manner.
