Holly Christmas Stocking by Margaret Sullivan

Holly Christmas Stocking

Knitting
September 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
340 yards (311 m)
Circumference: 13¾"; Leg Length: 13¾"
English
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This festive stocking pattern cleverly uses both stranded colourwork and duplicate stitch to create cheerful holly motifs. Knit in a DK weight yarn, it is worked just like an oversized sock and is lined with felt for added sturdiness.

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Finished Measurements
Circumference: 13¾“
Leg Length: 13¾”

Yarn
DK weight:
200 yds colour A, 65 yds colour B, and 75 yds colour C

Shown in Sweet Paprika Minuet, 1 skein each of Cardamom (A), Emerald City (B) and Canneberge (C).

Needles
Size 7 (4.5mm) set of double-pointed needles

Notions
Yarn needle, felt for lining, sewing needle and thread

Gauge
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” (10cm) in St st, worked in the rnd