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Farm & Festival Welly Toppers Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Petite, Tall, Women, Plus-sized, Girls

Item:

Other

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit
Purl
Stranded colourwork
Knitting in the round

Pattern Description:

I love attending music festivals and often wear my wellington boots to cope with the mud in the English summer rain. I am not so keen on my welly boots rubbing against my shins when I am wearing shorts. I came up with the idea of some welly toppers that would not only look great but also protect my legs from the rubber. They are also useful in winter to provide some extra warmth when splashing in puddles.
These welly toppers are knitted from the bottom up and feature two different designs on the front and a striped rib cuff. They look great in natural yarns and make your wellies look extra special!

Gauge:

26 stitches and 32 rows in 10 cm x 10 cm (4x4") in stranded pattern

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Child: UK shoe size 7-2, to fit boot top circumference 28 - 35 cm (11 - 13.5")
Adult: UK shoe size 3-10, to fit boot top circumference 36 - 41 cm (14 - 16")

Materials:

DK weight yarn
Child: 90 m (100 yds) natural ecru, 65 m (71 yds) mid-brown/natural ecru twist, 50 m (55 yds) dark brown, 50 m (55 yds) mid-brown natural
Adult: 125 m (140 yds) natural ecru, 70 m (77 yds) mid-brown/natural ecru twist, 55 m (60 yds) dark brown, 55 m (60 yds) mid-brown natural

You Will Also Need:

3.00 mm circular or double pointed needles
2.75 mm circular or double pointed needles
stitch marker

Suggested yarn:

340 yards of DK weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Woolyknit British Naturals DK

Colorway:

Natural ecru, mid-brown/natural ecru twist, natural dark brown and mid-brown natural