Description

Country Boot Potholder – Vintage Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Varies by yarn weight

Perfect for stashing away leftover cotton yarn, this country boot motif is one of those decorations that turns a practical kitchen tool into a little conversation piece. A quick, easy/beginner project among crochet applique and motifs patterns, it’s worked as two sections — a black western-boot lower half complete with a crocheted spur, and a white cuff appliqued with colorful diamond shapes — then joined and finished with a jaunty yarn tassel and a hanging loop. A satisfying single-evening make from worsted yarn patterns weight cotton.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Easy/Beginner.
Construction: Two lower boot sections worked in single crochet with a heel shaping and side-worked heel insert, joined to an upper cuff section worked separately, finished with an appliqued diamond trim, a wound cotton tassel, a crocheted strap and spur, and a bone-ring hanger.
Finished Measurements: Size varies depending on the yarn weight used.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with a full abbreviations guide and thumb-opening directions included.
Stitches: Chain, single crochet, slip stitch, double crochet, picot, increases and decreases as directed for shaping.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Bulky or worsted weight cotton yarn (the original calls for “STAR” Cotton, “STAR” Rug Yarn, or “AUNT LYDIA” Heavy Rug Yarn in black and white, plus red, green, and blue accent cotton).
Substitute yarn: Standard modern worsted weight yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran.
Crochet Hook Size: Depends on yarn choice, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: A bone or plastic ring for hanging.
Gauge: Not specified — size varies by yarn weight used.

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