N Wee Christmas Stocking
By Antje Karl A simple, stranded Christmas ornament in aran weight yarn, knit from the top down.
Materials:
scraps of aran weight yarn such as Drops Nepal in red (MC) and cream (CC) 4.5mm circular needle or size needed to achieve a firm fabric Darning needle Crochet hook to make the loop
Gauge:
Gauge is not vital as long as you have a reasonably firm fabric.
Techniques used:
Knitting in the round Short row heel Stranded knitting Simple chart reading
Abbreviations usgd:
MC main colour CC contrast colour K knit P purl YO yarn over sl slip/slipped
Star Motif
K2tog knit two together SSP slip slip purl K3tog knit three together SSSP slip slip slip purl SSK slip slip knit
@ Antje Karl 2014
beg
Cast on 20 stitches in CC. Join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches. Knit 3 rounds in garter stitch (knit one round, purl one round). Change to MC, knit 4 rounds stocking stitch. Knit either Heart or Star chart for 11 rows. Continue in stocking stitch until piece measured 2 1/2" / 6.5cm long. K15 then continue to heel (this moves the beginning of the round so that the joins are on the back) Work a short row heel in CC over 10 stitches as follows (alternatively, use your favourite heel construction): Row 1 (RS): K9, turn Row 2 (wS): YO backwards (bring yarn to back under needle, then over the top to the front), p8, turn Row3: YO, knit to paired st made by YO in previous row, turn. Row4: YO backwards, purl to paired st made by Yo in previous row, turn. Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until there are 2 unpaired stitches (4 sts between Yos) in the centre of the heel, ending with a RS row. Do not turn. Row 1 (RS): K1 (1st st of pair), correct mount of the YO (sl the YO purlwise, enter sl YO with the left needle from front to back, place on left needle), K2tog (the YO with the 1st st of next pair), turn. Row 2 (wS): YO backwards, p to paired st made by YO of previous row, p the first st of the pair, SSP (the YO with the 1st st of the next pair), turn. Row3: YO, knit to the paired st made by YO of previous row , knit the 1st st of the pair, correct the mount of the next two YOs, K3tog, turn. Row 4: YO backwards, purl to next YO, sssp, turn. Row5: YO, knit to next YO, correct the mount of the next two YOs, K3tog, turn. Repeat Rows 4 & 5 until all the YOs have been worked, ending with a Row 4. Change to MC. Begin working in the round again. Knit in stocking stitch for 2 1/2" / 6.5cm from end of heel.
Tog
Change to CC. Row1: Knit Row2: Instep - ssk, k to 2 sts before end of instep, k2tog Sole - ssk, k to 2 sts before end of sole, k2tog Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until you have 4 sts left. Close the toe using a Kitchener stitch OR a three needle bind off.
Finishing
Make a loop using single crochet, approx \~2" / 5cm, and attach to top of sock. Weave in the ends and block.
@ Antje Karl 2014
This pattern is intended for personal use only and may not be reproduced without the express permission of the designer. Items made using this pattern may not be sold for profit.
