DIY Cozy Crochet Boot Toppers — Easy Leg Warmer Pattern (Women’s Size)

Give your boots an instant cozy upgrade with these easy crochet boot toppers. This simple, repeatable pattern creates a textured cuff that slips over your boot shaft or sits just above the top of your boot to add warmth and style. The sample shown is worked in worsted-weight (#4) yarn and fits the women’s size listed below. Make a pair to match your favorite boots or experiment with color stripes for a custom look.

Sample crochet boot topper showing the textured X-cross and double crochet stitch pattern; finished sample measures 14" x 6".

Materials

• Any weight #4 (Worsted) yarn — about 1 skein for both toppers
• Hook: US Size H (5 mm)
• Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

Sizes

Women adult: Sample finished size — 14" length x 6" height

Gauge

11 st x 7 rows = 4" x 4"

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• Yo = Yarn over

Specialty Stitches

X Cross st = Skip 1 st, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in skipped st

Notes

• The pattern is worked in rows and joined at the side.
• Ch3 at the beginning of each round does count.
• Ch1 at the beginning of each round does not count.
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple colors as you wish — the sample uses a solid color.
• This pattern calls for an odd number of chains + 3.

Instructions

Make 2 identical toppers/leg warmers.

Ch 41 + 3 (this sample size)

Row 1: Dc 1 in 4th st from hook, dc 1 in next st and across to end of row, turn work (42)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), X Cross st across to last st, finish row with dc 1 in last st, turn work (42)

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in next st and across to end of row, turn work (42)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and across to end of row, turn work (42)

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in next st and across to end of row, turn work (42)

Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), X Cross st across to last st, finish row with dc 1 in last st, turn work (42)

Rows 7-10: Repeat rows 3-6 one more time

Row 11: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in next st and across to end of row, turn work (42)

Final Row

Row 12: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and across to end of row (42)

Finishing

Secure your yarn and leave a long tail before cutting. Turn your work right side in and fold in half, sew short sides together with a tapestry needle to form a circle. Secure your work and weave in yarn ends.