The “GLENYS” Christmas stocking - the third annual Fiddlestyx™ Christmas stocking design.

I set out to design a timeless, classic stocking this year. I chose a traditional celtic cable design in a classic aran color and named it “GLENYS” which means “pure” and “holy” in the welsh language.

THE BASICS

• Written in English in standard U.S. terms

• Cable pattern is charted

• Instructions are for knitting in the round on double pointed needles

• Knit from the toe up with a short-row toe and heel.

• Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)

• Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE

• Approx. Finished Dimensions: Overall Length: 17” (43 cm) Width: 6 ½“ (17 cm)

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Knitting in the round

• Cables

• I-cord

• Short Rows

• Basic sock knitting

• Reading knitting charts

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

• Approx. 375 yds (343 m) sport weight yarn

• U.S. size 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• Crochet hook for provisional cast on

• Stitch markers

• Cable needle

• Yarn needle

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