Tiny Colorwork Stocking by Stacey Lewis

Tiny Colorwork Stocking

Knitting
December 2021
Light Fingering ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
55 - 70 yards (50 - 64 m)
One size: circumference: 5” (13 cm); total length cuff to toe: 6” (15 cm)
English
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This fun little stocking is knit toe up, with a forethought heel and easy stranded colorwork design on the leg. It’s just the right size to cuddle a chocolate bar, crispy bill or even a gift card (with negative ease).

Wouldn’t a group of tiny stockings be fun as a garland or advent set? You may want to check out the other designs in this collection: the Tiny Stocking, Tiny Striped Stocking, Tiny Garter Stripe Stocking, and Tiny Slip-Stitch Stocking.

Techniques:
Turkish cast on
Knit 2 together and slip, slip knit decreases
Stranded knitting
Knit front and back increases
Kitchener stitch grafting
Optional crochet chain for hanging

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
Fingering weight superwash merino sock yarn, 44 yards / 40 m of MC and 22 yards / 20 m of CC.
Sample knit with Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon)

Needles:
Size 1 US/ 2.25 mm 32” (81 cm) circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge

Notions:
Smooth waste yarn
Stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook for optional hanging chain

Measurements:
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rounds equals 2”/ 5 cm in stockinette after light blocking.

Finished dimensions:
Circumference: 5” (13 cm)
Total length cuff to toe: 6” / 15 cm

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