No. 1 Fleur-de-lis Crest by Birdsong Designs

No. 1 Fleur-de-lis Crest

Knitting
October 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
US 2 - 2.75 mm
English
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Our pattern includes detailed instructions, color work charts, and full alphabets for personalization, allowing you to create a stocking that is uniquely your. Our easy-to-follow pattern will guide you every step of the way.This pattern has been crafted with care and professionally edited to ensure the highest quality knitting experience.

Unique and modern hand-knit Christmas stocking pattern that is bound to become cherished family heirloom.

The Fleur-de-Lis, often associated with elegance and royalty, takes center stage in this enchanting Christmas stocking design. Knitting this stocking not only adds a touch of regal charm to your holiday decor but also carries a rich symbolic history.

Details
The stocking is knit from the cuff down. Included are charts for colorwork and full alphabets for personalization. Short rows are used for the heel, I prefer German Short Rows but you can use any short row technique you like. To finish the stocking I attach an I-cord loop to hang from. I also line my stockings with felt and then block. To block I lay the lined stocking on an ironing board, cover with a damp thin towel, and then iron. When ironing, I work in small sections lifting the iron frequently and gently pressing, I never push the iron down and stretch the knitting. The hot steam blocks the stocking perfectly and the felt lining has enough structure to hold the stockings shape.

This pattern has been tech edited.

Our color work charts have been thoughtfully designed with user-friendliness in mind. Each chart incorporates clear and intuitive symbols, ensuring ease of reading and comprehension for every knitter. This thoughtful design means that our charts remain highly legible whether you choose to print them in color, gray-scale, or black and white. We prioritize your knitting experience, ensuring that you can effortlessly follow the pattern and create a beautiful stock with confidence.

Finished Measurements
Length: 22 1/2 in. (57 cm)
Width: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)

Gauge
Gauge for this item is not as important as it would be for a knitted garment.  With that said gauge for this stocking was measured over 4 inches and after blocking.
30 Stitches
33 Rows 

Yarn
1 skein Cascade Yarns Heritage Fingering in Color No. 5657 Hunter Green

1 skein Cascade Yarns Heritage Fingering in Color No. 5707 Burnished Gold

US size 2 (2.75mm) double point needles or circulars.  I used my interchangeable needles 4 inch needle length and a 14 inch cord