Materials:
A. Sock-weight yarn: 3.5 oz/100g (approx. 435 yards/396m) each in camel (a) and black (b).
B. Gold silk embroidery thread
C. Optional: reinforcing thread to match (a).
D. Set of 4 double-pointed needles (dpn) in sizes 1 and 2 (2.25mm and 2.75mm) or size to obtain gauge
E. One pair size 2 (2.75mm) needles
F. Yarn bobbins

“In the 1890’s, black silk stockings enlivened by a bright color and embroidered silk flowers were very fashionable. This pattern uses flat intarsia knitting within the context of circular knitting. A stitch pattern down the back of the stockings conceals the short seam.”