Stripe the halls stocking
Knitting
ABBREVIATIONS:
| Approx = Approximate(ly) | Beg = Begin(ing) | Cont = Continue(ity) | K = Knit |
| K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together | P = Purl | Pat = Pattern | Rep = Repeat |
| Rem = Remain(ing) | Rnd(s) = Round(s) | RS = Right side | St(s) = Stitch(es) |
| Tog = Together | WS = Wrong side | ||
| Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together | |||
| W&T = Wrap and Turn = Bring yarn to front of work. Slip next stitch purlwise. Bring yarn to back of work. Slip stitch back onto lefthand needle. Turn. | |||
MATERIALS
|
Nom |
geGau 10 cm |
Needles mm |
Meters | Gramm | |||
| M | R | ||||||
|
Caron Simply Holiday |
100% Acrylique | Aran |
18 | -- | 5 U.S. 8 |
336 | 200 |
Contrast
A White (13701) or (39701) 1 ball Contrast
B Burgundy(13762) or (39762) 1 ball Contrast
C Red (13729) or (39729) 1 ball Contrast
D Cool Green (13770) or (39770) 1 ball Contrast
E Soft Green (13739) or (39739) 1 ball
Set of 4 size U.S. 8 (5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Stitch marker.
Satin ribbon for hanging loop.
MEASUREMENT
Approx 14” [35.5 cm] long from cuff to heel.
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
Stripe Pat
With B, work 2 rnds.
With C, work 2 rnds.
With B, work 2 rnds.
With A, work 3 rnds.
With D, work 2 rnds.
With E, work 2 rnds.
With D, work 2 rnds.
With A, work 3 rnds.
These 18 rnds form Stripe Pat.
With A, cast on 60 sts loosely.
Divide sts evenly onto 3 needles.
Join in rnd, placing marker on first st.
1st rnd: *K2. P2. Rep from * around.
Rep last rnd of ribbing until work from beg measures 4” [10 cm].
Knit in Stripe Pat until Stocking measures approx 12” [30.5 cm], ending with 1 rnd of A.
Heel:
Slip last 15 sts from 3rd needle and first 15 sts from 1st needle onto 1 needle for heel.
Leave rem 30 sts on 2 needles for instep.
Break A.
Join D and proceed across 30 Heel sts as follows:
1st row: (RS). K29. W&T.
2nd row: K28. W&T.
3rd row: K27. W&T.
4th row: K26. W&T.
Cont as established until there are 10 ‘unwrapped’ sts, ending on a WS row.
Next row: (RS). K11. W&T.
Next row: K12. W&T.
Next row: K13. W&T.
Next row: K14. W&T.
Cont as established until all heel sts have been worked, ending on a RS row.
Divide 30 Heel sts onto 2 needles (15 sts each needle). Join A to 1st needle. K15.
K5 from 2nd needle onto end of 1st needle. K20.
Slip last 5 sts from 2nd needle onto beg of 3rd needle.
K20 on 3rd needle.
60 sts are now divided as 20 sts on each needle.
Place marker at beg of 1st needle for beg of rnd.
Knit in Stripe Pat until work from Heel measures approx 4” [10 cm], ending with 2 rnds of A.**
Break all colors and proceed with D only:
Arrange sts as:
15 sts on 1st and 3rd needles, 30 sts on 2nd needle.
Shape toe:
1st rnd:
1st needle: Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
2nd needle: K1. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
3rd needle: K1. ssk. Knit to end of needle.
2nd rnd: Purl.
Rep last 2 rnds to 28 sts.
Divide sts onto 2 needles.
Graft 2 sets of 14 sts tog.
Finishing
Pompoms:
Make 3 each in B, C, D and E.
Wind yarn around 2 fingers 40 times.
Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center.
Cut through each side of loops.
Trim to a smooth round shape.
Sew pompoms around edge of cuff alternating colors as shown in photo.
Hanging loop:
Fold ribbon in half and attach to top corner of Stocking.
