Sage Green Boho Crochet Lace Boots Free Pattern

I have been searching for cosy house boots that actually look stylish, and these sage green boho beauties are the answer. The solid sole and foot keep your feet warm, then the leg opens up into floral lace panels and an airy lattice, finished with drawstring ties and the sweetest little pom poms at the cuff.

We will build each boot in sections: a single crochet sole worked in rounds, a foot section with gentle toe shaping, then the decorative lace leg with alternating lattice and puff stitch flower rounds, an eyelet round for the drawstring, and a solid scalloped cuff. The pattern is written for a women’s medium, US shoe size 7 to 8.

If you have made granny squares and you are comfortable with basic increases and decreases, you have every skill you need. Make two of everything as you go and your pair will match beautifully.

Materials

• 350 to 400 yards of worsted weight (weight 4) cotton blend yarn in sage green
• 5.0mm (US H-8) crochet hook for the main boot
• 4.5mm (US G-6) crochet hook for the ties (optional, for a tighter braid)
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• At least 4 stitch markers
• Scissors
• Pom pom maker or cardboard, for pom poms about 1.5 inches across

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet two together
• st/sts: stitch / stitches
• BLO: back loop only

Special Stitches

• Puff stitch: (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop) 3 times in the same stitch (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 7 loops. It makes the raised flower centres in the lace leg.

Gauge & Size

• Finished sole length: about 9.5 inches; foot circumference about 8 inches
• Boot height from sole to cuff: about 12 inches; cuff circumference about 12 inches, slightly stretchy
• Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches square
• Construction: sole and foot in joined sc rounds, lace leg in dc rounds, drawstring ties and pom poms added at the end
• Skill level: Intermediate

Sole (Make 2)

Foundation: Ch 29.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 26 ch, 3 sc in last ch. 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 2: Ch 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 3: Ch 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 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (74 sts)

Place a stitch marker at the centre front of the toe; you will need it for the shaping ahead.

Foot Section

Round 5: Ch 1, working in BLO for this round only to create the sole edge, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (74 sts)

Rounds 6 to 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around through both loops. Join with sl st. (74 sts)

Round 9 (toe shaping begins): Ch 1, sc in first 25 sts, (sc2tog) 12 times across the toe area, sc in remaining 25 sts. Join with sl st. (62 sts)

Round 10: Ch 1, sc in first 22 sts, (sc2tog) 9 times, sc in remaining 22 sts. Join with sl st. (53 sts)

Rounds 11 to 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (53 sts)

Round 15: Ch 1, sc in each st around, placing a stitch marker at the back centre of the heel. Join with sl st. (53 sts)

Lace Leg

Round 16 (transition): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (53 dc)

Round 17: Ch 3, dc in next st, (ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts) repeat around, adjusting the final repeat as needed to finish the round evenly. Join with sl st. (Approximately 53 sts including chains)

Rounds 18 to 20 (lattice): Ch 5, (dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2) repeat around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 5.

Round 21 (flower motif): Ch 1, (sc in ch-2 space, ch 3, puff st in same space, ch 3, sc in same space for one flower, sc in next ch-2 space) repeat around, alternating flower motifs with plain spaces. Join with sl st. (Approximately 8 to 10 flowers)

Rounds 22 to 24: Repeat the lattice pattern of Rounds 18 to 20.

Round 25: Repeat the flower motif round (Round 21).

Rounds 26 to 28: Repeat the lattice pattern of Rounds 18 to 20.

Round 29: Repeat the flower motif round (Round 21).

Round 30 (eyelet round): Ch 3, dc in next st, (ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts) repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rounds 31 to 33 (cuff): Ch 1, sc in each st and ch space around, working 2 sc in each ch-2 space. Join with sl st. (Approximately 56 sts)

Round 34 (final edging): Ch 1, (sc in next st, ch 2, skip 1 st) repeat around for a delicate scalloped edge. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Drawstring Ties & Pom Poms

Tie foundation: Ch 120, or until the tie measures about 30 inches.

Tie Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Make 2 ties, one for each boot.

Make 4 pom poms, about 1.5 inches in diameter, using a pom pom maker or two cardboard circles. Wrap generously, trim to shape, and leave long tails. Attach one pom pom to each end of both drawstrings, securing tightly with the yarn tails.

Finishing & Assembly

Weave in all ends securely with your yarn needle. Thread each drawstring through the eyelet round (Round 30), starting at the centre front and weaving in and out of the ch-2 spaces, so the tie exits at the front centre and can be tied in a bow.

Wet block the finished boots to open up the lace, stuffing them with plastic bags or foam while they dry so they hold their shape.

Tips

To adjust the size, add or subtract foundation chains in multiples of 2 for the sole and adjust the leg rounds to match.

Use stitch markers generously: mark the beginning of each round, the toe centre and the heel centre, and the shaping will fall into place.

For extra warmth, line the foot portion with a fleece insole, or work the foot section with a double strand of yarn. A non-slip sole treatment helps on hard floors.

You can swap the pom poms for tassels, or leave the ties plain for a more minimalist look. The boots are lovely in cream, deep burgundy or soft pink too.

Care: hand wash in cool water with gentle detergent, reshape while damp and lay flat to dry. Avoid the dryer, which can distort the shape.