Steampunk Spats Pattern

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Steampunk Spatterdashes
Kate Grice

Materials:
Moda Dea Bamboo Wool (133m/145yd) or equivalent: 2 skeins
US 7 (4.5mm) straight needles
US F (3.75 mm) crochet hook
2 1” (25mm) buttons

Gauge:
20 stitches x 25 rows to 4 inches on US 7.

Size:
Women's Large (9-12)

Cast on 44 stitches.

Row 1-20: 2x2 rib [k2, p2]
Row 21: Bind off 6 stitches, continue in pattern to end of row
Row 22: Bind off 6 stitches, continue in pattern to end of row
Row 23- 43: 2x2 rib [p2, k2]
Row 44: Cast on 6 stitches, 2x2 rib in pattern to end of row
Row 45: Cast on 6 stitches, 2x2 rib in pattern to end of row
Row 46- 78: 2x2 rib (Add or subtract rows for length)
Row 79-85 : Garter stitch.
Bind off stitches.

Pick up and knit seven stitches immediately below the garter stitch cuff. These will form the base of the button strap.

Row 1: (k1, p1)* to end of row.
Row 2: (k1, p1)* to end of row.

Repeat these two rows until strap measures 7 in.

Shape buttonhole and strap end:
Row 1: k1, p1, k2tog, YO, k2tog, p1
Row 2: k1,p1,YO, k2tog, p1, k1
Row 3: k2tog, p1,k1, p2tog
Row 3: (k2tog) twice.
Break yarn and pass through last two remaining stitches. Pull end firm, then weave in.

Make up back and instep seam.

Work a row of single crochet along instep and toe edges.