Faroe Islands Christmas Stocking by Diane Zangl

Faroe Islands Christmas Stocking

Knitting
August 2019
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Color pattern after a light steaming
US 7 - 4.5 mm
660 yards (604 m)
7” wide x 21” long
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Christmas Stocking is a change of pace from the usual using country-inspired holiday colors. Featuring a ribbed top and small patterns reminiscent of details found in garments of the Faroe Islands (part of the Kingdom of Denmark), you’ll love how classic this piece will look hanging from your mantel.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Gauge is not critical to this project, but may affect the amount of yarn needed.

Materials:

Medium weight yarn
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Heathers (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 220 yards 200 meters/100 grams): #9600 Antiqued Heather (MC, 1 skein); #8013 Walnut Heather (A, 1 skein); #2431 Chocolate Heather (B, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) 16” and 24” circular, US size 7 (4.5mm) set of 4 DPNs

Notions: Stitch marker, holder, tapestry needle

Special Stitches; 2×2 Twisted Rib