Folkways Christmas Stocking by Kathy Perry

Folkways Christmas Stocking

Knitting
October 2008
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
2205 yards (2016 m)
7-1/2”/ 19 cm wide x 18”/ 45.5 cm from upper edge to heel
English
This pattern is available for free.

Skill level: Experienced

Caron International’s Simply Soft:
9703 Bone (A), 9707 Dk Sage (B), 9503 Woodland Heather (C), 9702 Off White (D), 9730 Autumn Red (E), 9508 Charcoal Heather (F)

Caron International’s Simply Soft Shadows:
0004 Autumn (G)

Some colors in original pattern have been discontinued. Less yardage will be required if remnant yarn is used for the embellishments.

Single Point Knitting Needles Size 9/5.5mm

For I-cord: Cord making machine or double pointed needles, size 8 (5mm)

Today’s Creative Home Arts suggests an Embellish-Knit in place of the US 8 double pointed needles.

Bobbins
Yarn needle
Row counter
1/2 yard fabric for lining
Sewing needle and thread

Special techniques:
Fair Isle (Stranded) Technique
Short Row Shaping
Wrap and Turn (wrp-t)
I-Cord

Embroidery Stitches:
Stem Stitch
Lazy Daisy Flowers
French Knot

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Garter stitch (Garter st)
Fair Isle (see chart)
Lace Edging (multiple of 11 sts - also see Chart) 10 rows

Stocking is worked in one piece, then seamed. Cuff is worked with RS facing, then WS of Cuff becomes RS for remainder of Stocking. Fair Isle Chart may be worked from right to left or left to right as needed.

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