About This Pattern
These are boots for a quiet evening, not a quick one. I shape the toe first, round by round, until the foundation holds its form. A cotton blend keeps the stitches crisp, which matters here. They need a swatch, a few stitch markers, and a little patience at the toe turn. Once that part sits right, the rest follows. I think of them as slippers with ambition, something to wear at the kitchen table while the kettle warms.
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Yarn
Hook
Notions
Gauge
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- st
- stitch
- sts
- stitches
- sl st
- slip stitch
- sc
- single crochet
Sage green boho crochet lace boots pattern
Foundation
- Round 1Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 26 ch, 3 sc in last ch (this creates the turn at the toe). Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain, sc in next 26 sts, 2 sc in last st. Join with sl st to first sc. (58 sts)
- Round 2Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 26 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 26 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st. (66 sts)
- Round 3Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 26 sts, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 26 sts, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) twice. Join with sl st. (74 sts)
- Round 4Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (74 sts) Place a stitch marker at the center front of the toe (this will be important later).
Foundation
- Round 1Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Make 2 ties total (one for each boot).
Hook
5.0mm (H/8) crochet hook for the main boot 4.5mm (G/6) crochet hook for the ties (optional, for a tighter braid)
Notions
Yarn needle for weaving ends Stitch markers (at least 4)
Scissors Pom pom maker or cardboard for making pom poms (approximately 1.5 inch diameter)
Gauge
14 single crochet stitches and 16 rows equals 4 inches square Check your gauge before starting. The fit depends on it.
Finished Measurements
Sole length: approximately 9.5 inches Foot circumference: approximately 8 inches Boot height from sole to cuff: approximately 12 inches
Cuff circumference: approximately 12 inches (slightly stretchy)
To adjust the size, add or subtract foundation chains in multiples of 2 for the sole, and adjust the leg rounds accordingly.
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Before the first stitch
- Check your gauge first. Fourteen single crochet stitches and sixteen rows should equal four inches.
- Set out at least four stitch markers before round one. You will need one at the toe center.
- Read through round one slowly. The toe turn shapes both sides of the foundation chain.
Minutes per piece
- Foundation toe shaping, rounds 1 through 4 about 1 hour, because the stitch counts shift every round
- Tie foundation row, both ties about 20 minutes, because it is a single slip stitch row worked twice
Other yarns that work
- Wool blend, worsted weight Gives a softer drape and warmer feel, but holds the toe shape less firmly than cotton blend.
- Acrylic, worsted weight Keeps the same hook size and yardage, but stitch definition looks flatter than a plant fiber blend.
Where it ends up
- House boots for cool mornings, paired with a long cardigan.
- A cozy layer under wide-leg pants on quiet weekends at home.
- A handmade gift for a friend who likes earthy, textured things.
Small notes
- Place a stitch marker at the center front toe in round 4. You will need that marker later for shaping reference.
- Keep tension even through the increase rounds. Loose stitches at the toe will soften the shape you just built.
Little questions
Why does round 1 create extra stitches at the toe?
The 3 sc in the last chain and 2 sc increases shape the toe turn. This lets the boot curve around the foot instead of lying flat. It is the only round with that shaping.
Can I skip the second hook size for the ties?
Yes, the 4.5mm hook is optional. Use the same 5.0mm hook if you prefer a looser braid.
What does the stitch marker at the toe do?
I place it at the center front in round 4 to mark my reference point. It helps me keep later shaping centered and even.
How much yarn do I need for one pair?
Plan on 350 to 400 yards of worsted weight yarn. A cotton blend with plant fiber content holds the shape best.
Original pattern: https://crochr.com/sage-green-boho-crochet-lace-boots-free-pattern/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
