Prairie Boots by Julie Weisenberger

Prairie Boots

Knitting
December 2007
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
English
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Comfy and cozy Prairie Boots will get you through the coldest of winters. Turn them down for ankle length or leave them up to keep your shins warm. You don’t need to seam – just add funky buttons and they are ready to wear. Warning: it is so fun to watch them take shape on your needles that you may become addicted. But that’s okay, they make great gifts!

Sizes
Women’s Shoe Sizes
Small 5-6.5 US / 36-37 EU
Medium 7-8.5 US / 68-39 EU
Large 9-10.5 US / 40-41 EU
1X 11-12.5 US / 42 EU

Finished Length (Approx)
8.75 (9.25, 9.75, 10.25) in / 22 (23.5, 24.75, 26) cm

Notes

  • Boots will stretch somewhat.
  • Keep in mind that you can adjust the length of the sole by needle size; a US 8 / 5 mm needle will yield a shorter sole.
  • If you are using worsted weight doubled for the sole, it is important to check gauge and adjust needle size to get the correct sole length.

Materials
Yarn
375 (375, 450, 500) yds any bulky yarn that gets gauge

Shown in:
Malabrigo Chunky - 100% superfine merino, 104 yds per 3.5 oz 
for boot upper (MC) - 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins in Continental
for sole of boot (CC) - 1 skein Chocolate

Also Recommended:
Lamb’s Pride Bulky - 85% wool, 15% mohair, 125 yds per 113g skein
for boot upper (MC) - 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins 
for sole of boot (CC) - 1 skein

Needles
US 9 / 5.5 mm straight or circ to knit sole
Two sets of US 10 / 6 mm circ
Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
12 buttons (6 each of two types, between 1–1¼“ diameter)
Needle and thread to sew them on
Suede soles or dots of puff paint to avoid slippery soles.

Gauge
For Sole: 16 sts and 32 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter st.
For Boot Upper: 12 sts and 26 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter st.