Hex Mesh Stockings by Rebecca Blair

Hex Mesh Stockings

Knitting
August 2011
Lace ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
2.25 mm (B)
470 - 1410 yards (430 - 1289 m)
15 (18)" calf circumference, 20 (26)" thigh circumference
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This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Finished Size 7” foot circumference (will stretch up to 8”), and 9” foot length (with opportunity for customizing length). Knee-high stockings to fit 15 (18)“ calf circumference, after blocking. Thigh-high stockings to fit same calf circumference as knee-highs, and 20 (26)” thigh circumference, after blocking. Both pairs of stockings shown in smaller size.
Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino wool; 470 yd 430 m/1¾ oz 50 g): Knee-high stockings: #23 pagoda (burgundy), 1 (2) skeins; Thigh-high stockings: #69 pearl ten (brown), 2 (3) skeins.
Needles 2 (2.75 mm): Set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; tapestry needle; size B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook for crochet BO.
Gauge 32 sts and 48 rnds = 4” in St st; 32 sts and 46 rnds = 4” in Fishnet pattern from chart, unstretched.