Making Merry

Second in a series of holiday stockings, Making Merry.

The stocking is knit top-down with a turned hem above a stranded-colorwork border. A forethought wedge heel and star toe complete the piece. Knit in DK weight hand-dyed yarn, it makes a perfect heirloom for passing down to future decorating generations.

You will want to make several, both for your own merry-making and for gifting to others who will treasure your handcrafted stockings for years to come.

Techniques:
Crochet provisional cast on
Magic loop circular knitting
YO and M1 increases
Knit 2 or 3 together and ssk decreases
Stranded knitting
Kitchener stitch grafting
I-cord

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
DK weight yarn, 215 yards of MC and 60 yards of CC.

Needles:
Two size 6 US/ 4.25 mm 32” (81 cm) circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge

Notions:
Smooth waste yarn
Stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Crochet hook about the same size as your knitting needle
Tapestry needle

Measurements:
Gauge: 23 sts in stockinette and 24 sts in stranded pattern equals 4”/ 10 cm after light blocking. Row gauge is not critical in this pattern.
Finished dimensions:
Circumference: 13” (33 cm)
Total length cuff to toe: 17.5” (44.5 cm)

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