These boots were made for Etienne

Materials: 3mm hook 1skein of dk brown wool (A) 1 skein of dk cream or off-white wool (B) Size: to fit approx 0-3months Notes The fur trim is made with loop stitch, instructions can be found at http://www.nexstitch.com/v_loop_stitch.html. PLEASE NOTE: All my crochet patterns are written in US terminology as it just makes more sense in my head. To convert to UK terminology sc=dc. hdc=htr

Sole and sides: Make 2 working continuously round the foundation row except where stated. Place marker at the beginning of the round if this helps. With A ch 13 Round1: 2sc in 2nd from hook, sc in each of the next 9, 3sc in last loop of chain, then, working down the other side of the foundation row sc in each of the 9 sts. Round2: (2 sc in next st)twice, sc in each of the next 9, (2sc in next st)3 times, sc in each of the next 9, 2sc in last st of round Round3: (2sc in first st, sc in next st)twice, sc in each of the next 9sts, (2sc in next st, sc in next st)3 times, sc in each of the next 9, 2sc in next st, sc in last st. Round4: (2sc in first st, sc in each of the next 2 sts)twice, sc in each of the next 9sts, (2sc in next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, sc in each of the next 9sts, 2sc in next st, sc in each of the last 2 sts. Round5: (2sc in first st, sc in each of the next 3 sts)twice, sc in each of the next 9sts, (2sc in next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 3 times, sc in each of the next 9sts, 2sc in next st, sc in each of the last 3 sts. Round 6: (2sc in first st, sc in each of the next 4 sts)twice, sc in each of the next 9sts, (2sc in next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts) 3 times, sc in each of the next 9sts, 2sc in next st, sc in each of the last 4 sts, sl st to join Round7: ch1, sc in back loop of each st of round

Round8-10: sc in each st all the way round Round11: sc in each st all the way round sl st to join. Fasten off Boot top or upper: Make 2 working in rows on both sides of the foundation chain. Ch 8 with A Round1: sc in 3rd from hook, sc in each of the next 3 sts, 3sc in last st of the chain then working along the other side of the chain, sc in each of the 4 sts. Turn Round2: ch1, sc in each of the next 3sts, 2sc in each of the next 3sts, sc in each of the last 4sts. Turn Round3: ch1, sc in each of the next 3 sts, (2sc in next st, 1 sc in next st)3 times, sc in each of the last 4sts. Turn Round4: ch1, sc in same st, sc in next 4sts, (2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts)3 times, sc in each of the next 3sts, 2sc in last st. Turn Round5: ch1, sc in same st, sc in next 5sts, (2sc in next st, sc in next 3sts)3 times, sc in each of the next 4sts, 2sc in last st. Turn Round6: ch1, sc in same st, sc in next 6sts, (2sc in next st, sc in next 4sts)3 times, sc in each of the next 5sts, 2sc in last st. Fasten off. Sl st round outer edge of upper to join it to base and sides. Sl st creates the ridge that gives a moccasin effect, ensure the ridge is formed on the top not the side. Do not fasten off. Ankle and Trim: Make 2 continuing from the sl st round. Work in continuous round except where stated. Round1: Sc in each row end of upper and the remaining stiches of sides (36sts in total) Round2: Sc in each st round working a decrease at the 2 corners (where the upper meets the sides) (34sts in total) Round3: Sc in each st round working a decrease at the 2 corners (where the upper meets the sides). Sl st to join.(32sts in total) Round4: Ch2, hdc in next st, ch1 sk1, (hdc in next 2 sts, ch1, sk1)7 times, 1hdc in each of the 4sts, ch1 sk1, hdc in next 2sts, ch1, sl st to join. Round5: Ch1, sc round.

Round6-7: Sc round. Round8: Sc round. Sl st to join on round 8. Fasten off. Round9: With B join, ch1, loopst round. (NB loops will appear on the underside of the work and the INSIDE of the boot.) Round10: Loopst round Round11: Loopst round, sl st to join. Fasten off leaving thread. Finishing Fold over loop st section so loops are on the outside and sew down into place. Plait or crochet to sections of cord to thread in and out of holes created in round4 to tie boot round ankles.