Marlene stockings by Ainur Berkimbayeva

Marlene stockings

Knitting
March 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in lace stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
600 - 1000 yards (549 - 914 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
English
This pattern is available for $9.50 USD buy it now

Inspired by the legendary Marlene Dietrich, these stockings embody a blend of unique style and functionality. As the iconic actress stated that she dressed solely for herself, may these stockings encourage you to create distinctive outfits that empower you, making you feel strong and sexy!

Foot size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) to fit

foot circumference of
8½ (9, 9½, 10½, 11)“ / 21.5 (23, 24, 26.5, 28)cm and

foot length of
8½ (9, 9½, 10, 10½)“ / 21.5 (23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm or desired length

Thigh size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) to fit

thigh circumference of
20 (21, 23½, 25½, 28)(31, 33, 35½, 38)“ / 51 (53.5, 59.5, 65, 71)(78.5, 84, 90, 96.5)cm with negative ease

Yarn: fingering weight sock yarn

Featured yarn: Kim Dyes Yarn Sourdough Sock, 80/20% Superwash Merino/Nylon in fingering weight, 400 yards per 100g, Grass on the Other Side colorway

Yardage:

595 (615, 710, 805, 905)(755, 820, 880, 945) yards /
545 (560, 650, 735, 830)(690, 750, 805, 865) meters

Gauge:

  • 24 sts x 32 rounds Lace Pattern = 4” / 10cm after blocking

Needles:

  • 32” circular needle in size necessary to obtain gauge (suggested size US 3 (3.25 mm))

  • Spare needle in a smaller size

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, safety pin, elastic band (¾“ wide / 2cm)

Financial Accessibility: The pattern’s full price is $9.50, and to make the pattern affordable to more people, I have set up three tiers of discounts. You can use the following codes for the corresponding discounts during checkout:

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If you can afford it, I appreciate you buying this pattern at full price and valuing my creativity and labor! Thank you for your interest and support!