Stocking Collection: Five Unique Holiday Themes by Louise Lamarche - Detailed Patterns and Instructions

STOCKING COLLECTION

By Louise Lamarche

I love Christmas. It's a time when you can change the decor of your house and go overboard because it only lasts two weeks. I enjoy making stuff so every year brings a different Christmas theme: Traditional with red santas and nutcrackers, Natural with wooden bird houses, pinecones and gingerbread, Classic Elegance with salt clay angels and snowflakes, sometimes a combination of those three themes. But my favorite is Mardi-Gras with polymer clay masks, beads, peacock feathers, lots of bold colors. I really enjoyed designing a stocking for every one of these Holiday themes and I hope that you like the Collection. Sweetheart Stocking ..pages 2 - 7 Snowflakes Stocking ... ...pages 8- 13 Sheepish Stocking ... ...pages 14 - 21 Pine Cones Stocking . ...pages 22 - 27 Mardi Gras Stocking... ...pages 28 - 33

SWEETHEARTSTOCKING

by Louise Lamarche A vibrant warm-hearted Country Stocking. This fairisle pattern is perfect for the beginner. There is sufficient space in the top or middle border to knit in the name of the recipient. Knitted in the round from the top with a reinforced integrated border down to the toes grafted with a Kitchener stitch. There is a small amount of sewing required to attach the I-cord tab and fixing the inside border. Lining is recommended and instructions are provided if you wish to do so. Measures: Total length: 45 cm Width: 22 cm

Material requirements

105 m (114 yds) red worsted -I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Superwash shade 0136 90 m (100 yds) white worsted - I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Superwash shade 0101 35 m (40 yds) of gold worsted -I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Superwash shade 0133 4 mm circular needle 100cm long Optional 4mm double pointed needles (DPN)

NOTES:

BODY CHART: each row consists of 44 sts, therefore you need to knit each row twice from right to left. TOP OF FOOT CHART: you only need to knit each row once from right to left. You may wish to cut the gold yarn at every section instead of carrying it along. If you are lining the stocking, you will not need to weave in the ends.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 4mm circular needle and gold color, cast on 84 stitches. Place a marker and join to knit in the round. Knit 7 rows. Purl one row increasing by 4 sts: (P21, m1) x 4 = 88 sts. Follow BODY CHART - rows 1 to 61 - joining colors as needed. Cut the gold and white yarns. Continue with the red yarn: R1: (K1, K2tog) 4 times. Knit to last 12 stitches. (K2tog, K1) 4 times. = 80 sts. R2-5:knit R6: knit to 17 sts before marker. Remove marker. HEEL FLAP: worked back and forth on the next 34 sts either on circular needle or DPNs . Join white color but do not cut the red yarn. R1: sl1, knit 33 sts R2: sl1, purl 33 sts Repeat rows 1 and 2 six (6) more times = 14 rows. TURNING THE HEEL:R1: sl1, K18, ssk, K1, turnR2: sl1, P5, P2tog, P1, turnR3: sl1, K6, ssk, K1, turnR4: sl1, P7, P2tog, P1, turn Continue decreasing adding one more stitch before the decrease on each round until you have worked all stitches ending on a purl row = 20 sts. Cut white color yarn.

FOOT- JOININGLEG AND HEEL

Starting on the right side of the heel, with the MC yarn, pick up 8 sts along right side of heel flap, K 10 sts from bottom of heel, pm, K10 sts from bottom of heel, pick up 7 sts along left side of heel, pm, pick up an additional stitch along left side, knit next 47 sts, pm. Knit 17 sts to first marker. This will be the beginning of the round. = 82 sts NOTE: the 48 stitches between the markers will be knit as per the "FOOT CHART". I would suggest you cut five (5) strands of white yarn measuring about 60 cm each and use one strand per white dotted row. This will be cleaner on the OUTsiDE than carrying the yarn all around. Decrease rows: R1: K15, K2tog, K48 in pattern , SSK, K15 = 80 sts R2: Knit R3: K14, K2Tog, K48 in pattern, SSK, K14 = 78 sts R4:Knit R5: K13, K2Tog, K48 in pattern, SSK, K13 = 76 sts R6: Knit R7: K12 K2Tog, K48 in pattern, SSK, K12 = 74 sts R8: Knit R9: K11, K2Tog, K48 in pattern, SSK, K11 = 72 sts Continue knitting in the round. Knit the FOOT CHART rows 1 - 8 twice, and then row 1 one last time. Continue with only the red yarn until foot measures 8 cm from heel join. Cut red yarn.

TOE SECTION

Join white yarn. Remove markers as the beginning of the round will now change. Knit 18 stitches, pm. Knit 36 sts, pm. Knit to the first marker which will be the beginning of the round. R 1: (K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1) x 2 R 2:knit Repeat these two rounds until there are 10 sts on each needle tip.

Kitchener grafting:

1. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of front needle. Leave on needle. 2. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of back needle. Leave on needle. 3. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of front needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle purlwise in next stitch of front needle. Leave on needle. 4. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of back needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle knitwise in next stitch of back needle. Leave on needle. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the end. Weave in ends.

LOOP TAB

Cast on 6 sts with gold color yarn. 1) Slip the stitches to the opposite end of the needle, the yarn will be attached to the last stitch. 2) Knit the 6 stitches, pulling tight on the first two stitches and grabbing the yarn from the last stitch. The knitting will roll up, that's why it becomes a cord. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for a total of 36 rows - about 14 cm.

FINISHING

Fold the top border to the inside and sew into place. Fold the I-cord in two to make a loop and sew the ends to the stitching line of the border.

LINING

After blocking, lay the stocking flat on the lining fabric. Give it the desired shape, once lined the stocking will retain that shape. Cut one inch around the sides and bottom and even with the top. With fabric right side together, sew a 5/8 seam all around (machine stitch or backstitch), this will leave a bit of ease. Fold and press the top to the inside. Insert the lining into the knitted stocking wrong sides together. Adjust and slip-stitch the folded top to the stocking inner border.

Abbreviations

K knit K2tog knit two stitches together P purl pm place marker R row sl1 slip one stitch knitwise or purlwise ssk slip two stitches knitwise , bring back to left needle and knit together through back loop st(s) stitch(es) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at: Lamarche.b@videotron.ca Copyright 2015

- knitted in the round (repeat each row twice from right to left)

FOOT CHART - knitted in the round

SNOWFLAKES STOCKING

by Louise Lamarche Conservative, dreamy and striking. A nice farisle pattern for the advanced beginner. There is sufficient space below the Latvian braid to knit in the name of the recipient. Knitted in the round from the top with a reinforced integrated border down to the toes grafted with a Kitchener stitch. There is a small amount of sewing required to attach the I-cord tab and fixing the inside border. Lining is recommended and instructions are provided if you wish to do so. Measures: Total length: 45 cm Width: 19 cm

Material requirements

120 m (131 yds) NAvY worsted - I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Superwash shade 0149 90 m (1o0 yds) white worsted - I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Superwash shade 0101 75 m (40 yds) of gold worsted - I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Superwash shade 0133 4 mm circular needle 100cm long Optional 4mm double pointed needles (DPN)

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 4mm circular needle and gold color, cast on 80 stitches. Place a marker and join to knit in the round. Knit 16 rows in jersey. R1: \*P20, M1\* to end = 84 sts. R2:Purl R3: joint Navy color yarn and Knit one row

LATVIAN BRAID

R1: \*purl 1 st in gold bringing the gold yarn over the navy, Purl 1 st in navy bringing the navy yarn over the gold\* repeat to end R2: \*purl 1 st in gold bringing the gold yarn under the navy, Purl 1 st in navy bringing the navy yarn under the gold\* repeat to end

BODY CHART

How to read the chart: knit 42 sts from right to left and then repeat the same row (42 sts) from left to right KnitBODYCHART roWs1to55 Row 56: knit 38 sts in pattern but only knit 21 sts in pattern for the other side. This will be the start of the heel. Do no cut the yarns. HEEL FLAP: with white color, work back and forth on the next 34 sts either on the circular needle or transferred toDPNs. R1: sl1, knit 33 sts (turn work) R2: sl1, purl 33 sts (turn work) Repeat rows 1 and 2 six (6) more times = 14 rows. R1: sl1, K18, ssk, K1, turnR2: sl1, P5, P2tog, P1, turnR3: sl1, K6, ssk, K1, turnR4: sl1, P7, P2tog, P1, turn Continue decreasing adding one more stitch before the decrease on each round until you have worked all stitches ending on a purl row = 20 sts. Do not cut yarn.

FOOT- JOINING LEG AND HEEL

Starting where you left off on the circular needle and with the navy yarn AND carrying the white yarn: Knit row 1 of FOOT CHART in pattern as follows: pick up 8 sts along right side of heel flap, K 10 sts from DPN, pm, K10 sts from DPN, pick up 8 sts along left side of heel and knit next 42 sts to marker = 78 sts Continue FOOT CHART rows 2 - 24. There will be 68 sts at the end of the chart. Cut navy yarn. Remove all markers. With white yarn, Knit 17 stitches, pm. Knit 34 sts, pm. Knit to first marker - this will be the beginning of the round. With the magic loop method, divide your stitches evenly on both needles (34 each). Round 1: (K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1) twice (once on each needle tip) Round 2: knit Repeat these two rounds until there are 8 sts on each needle tip.

Kitchener grafting:

5. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of front needle. Leave on needle. 6. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of back needle. Leave on needle. 7. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of front needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle purlwise in next stitch of front needle. 8. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of back needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle knitwise in next stitch of back needle. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the end. Weave in ends.

LOOP TAB

Cast on 6 sts with gold yarn. 3) Slip the stitches to the opposite end of the needle, the yarn will be attached to the last stitch. 4) Knit the 6 stitches, pulling tight on the first two stitches and grabbing the yarn from the last stitch. The knitting will roll up, that's why it becomes a cord. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for a total of 36 rows - about 14 cm.

FINISHING

Fold the top border to the inside and sew into place. Fold the I-cord in two to make a loop and sew the ends to the stitching line of the border.

LINING

After blocking, lay the stocking flat on the lining fabric. Give it the desired shape, once lined the stocking will retain that shape. Cut one inch around the sides and bottom and even with the top. With fabric right side together, sew a 5/8 seam all around (machine stitch or backstitch), this will leave a bit of ease . Fold and press the top to the inside. Insert the lining into the knitted stocking wrong sides together. Adjust and slip-stitch the folded top to the stocking inner border.

Abbreviations

K knit K2tog knit two stitches together P purl P2tog purl two stitches together pm placemarker R row sl1 slip one stitch knitwise or purlwise ssk slip two stitches knitwise , bring back to left needle and knit together through back loop st(s) stitch(es) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at: Lamarche.b@videotron.ca Copyright 2015

BODY CHART - knit 42 sts from right to left and then repeat the same row (42 sts) from left to right Knit 2 Together k2tog

FOOT CHART - knit each row once from right to left

Knit 2 Together k2tog (RS) Knit 2 stitches toqether Slip Slip Knit ssk {RS) slip, slip, knit slipped sts together

SHEEPISH STOCKING

by Louise Lamarche A modern take on a country theme. This fairisle pattern is for the intermediate knitter as there are three yarns to carry across the sheep section. There is also some duplicate stitching for the bows and the red dots. There is sufficient space in the top border to knit in the name of the recipient. Knitted in the round from the top with a reinforced integrated border down to the toes grafted with a Kitchener stitch. There is a small amount of sewing required to attach the I-cord tab and fixing the inside border. Lining is recommended and instructions are provided if you wish to do so. Measures: Total length: 48cm Width: 20 cm 100 m (110 yds) WHiTE worsted - I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Superwash shade 0101 100 m (110 yds) RED worsted - I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Superwash shade 0136 90 m (100 yds) of green worsted 4 mm circular needle 100cm long Optional 4mm double pointed needles (DPN) Tapestry needle

NOTES:

BODY CHART: each row consists of 45 sts, therefore you need to knit each row twice from right to left. 1 suggest leaving long floats in the sheep section, tacking once when floats are longer than 18 sts. Knit the red bow sections in white, you will duplicate stitch later on. DECREASE ROW CHART and FOOT CHART: you only need to knit each row once from right to left. If you are lining the stocking, you will not need to weave in the ends.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 4mm circular needle and red yarn, cast on 84 stitches. Place a marker and join to knit in the round. Knit 11 rows in jersey. Purl one row increasing by 4 sts, (P21, M1) x 4 = 88 sts. Follow BODY CHART - rows 1 to 61 = 90 sts Knit DECREASE CHART - one row = 82 sts Cut green and white yarn. Remove markers. HEEL FLAP: the heel flap is worked back and forth on 34 sts either on a circular needle or on DPNs. Join red coloryarn. R1: K17sts turn R2: sl1, purl 33 sts R3: sl1, knit to end R4: sl1, purl to end Repeat rows 3 and 4 six (6) more times . TURNING THE HEEL:R1: sl1, K18, ssk, K1, turnR2: sl1, P5, P2tog, P1, turnR3: sl1, K6, ssk, K1, turnR4: sl1, P7, P2tog, P1, turn Continue decreasing adding one more stitch before the decrease on each round until you have worked all stitches ending on a purl row = 20 sts. Cut red color yarn.

FOOT- JOINING LEG AND HEEL

FOOT CHART: with right side facing, join white color yarn and pick up 8 sts along right side of heel flap, knit next 10 sts , pm. Start row 1 of FOOT CHART: knit next 10 sts and pick up 8 sts along left side of heel, join green color yarn and continue knitting in pattern to end of row = 84 sts Knit FOOT CHART - rows 2 to 24 = 74 sts Cut green color yarn and knit one row with white color yarn as follows: \*K5, K2 tog\* repeat to end of row = 64 sts. Cut white yarn and join red color yarn. REMoVE MARKER. Knit 16 stitches, pm. Knit 32 sts, pm. Knit 32 sts to next marker. This will be the beginning of the round. With the magic loop method, divide your stitches evenly on both needles (32 each). Round 1: (K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1) twice (once on each needle tip) Round 2: knit Repeat these two rounds until there are 8 sts on each needle tip.

Kitchener grafting:

9. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of front needle. Leave on needle. 10. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of back needle. Leave on needle. 11. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of front needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle purlwise in next stitch of front needle. 12. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of back needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle knitwise in next stitch of back needle. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the end. Weave in ends.

LOOP TAB

Cast on 6 sts with green yarn. 5) Slip the stitches to the opposite end of the needle, the yarn will be attached to the last stitch. 6) Knit the 6 stitches, pulling tight on the first two stitches and grabbing the yarn from the last stitch. The knitting will roll up, that's why it becomes a cord. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for a total of 36 rows - about 14 cm.

FINISHING

Fold the top border to the inside and sew into place. Fold the I-cord in two to make a loop and sew the ends to the stitching line of the border.

DUPLICATE STITCH

Duplicate stitch in red: bow ties on each sheep plus some red dots positioned in charts. Note that you will be doing this with the head of the sheep upside down so as to follow the "v" of the stitch. There are many videos on the subject. Here is one that is quite clear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE5X-sLq7X8 Following are written instructions on the technique with photos. I do find that the video is much more explicit. 1. Bring your needle from the back of the work to the front through the bottom point of a stitch, or a "v". Thread the needle across the stitch ABoVE the one you are duplicating 2. Insert the needle back into the bottom of the "v", the same place where you began and if you doing vertical duplicating, bring it up one "v". 3. Repeat for the next stitch. Start at its bottom point, sew across the stitch above it, and back down your starting place. If you want to duplicate vertically adjacent stitches, you'll have to sew under both the original stitch and the duplicate stitch

LINING

After blocking, lay the stocking flat on the lining fabric. Give it the desired shape, once lined the stocking will retain that shape. Cut one inch around the sides and bottom and even with the top. With fabric right side together, sew a 5/8 seam all around (machine stitch or backstitch), this will leave a bit of ease . Fold and press the top to the inside. Insert the lining into the knitted stocking wrong sides together. Adjust and slip-stitch the folded top to the stocking inner border.

Abbreviations

DECREASE ROW CHART - knit once

FOOT CHART - knit once - knit red spots in white - to be duplicated in red later on.

SITION OF DUPLICATE STITCHES ON BODY facing with heel on top rig

POSITION OF DUPLICATE STITCHES ON BODY- facing with heel on top left

PINE CONE STOCKING

by Louise Lamarche A traditional stocking with a modern twist. A nice fairisle pattern for the intermediate knitter or advanced beginner as there are three colors to carry in the pinecone section of the stocking. There is sufficient space in the top border to knit in the name of the recipient. Knitted in the round from the top with a reinforced integrated border down to the toes grafted with a Kitchener stitch. There is a small amount of sewing required to attach the I-cord tab and fixing the inside border. Lining is recommended and instructions are provided if you wish to do so. Measures: Total length: 52cm Width: 20 cm

Material requirements

110 m (120 yds) of WHITE worsted yarn - I have used Rowan Pure Wool Worsted color 101 90m (100 yds) of BROWNISH worsted - I have used Hikoo Kenzie color 1023 110m (120 yds) of GREEN worsted - I have used Zealana Rimu color R22 4 mm circular needle 100cm long Optional 4mm double pointed needles (DPN) NOTES: BODY CHART: each row consists of 41 sts, therefore you need to knit each row twice from right to left. I suggest leavinglong floats DECREASE ROW CHART and FOOT CHART: you only need to knit each row once from right to left.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 4mm circular needle and brown yarn, cast on 78 stitches. Place a marker and join to knit in the round. Knit 16 rows in jersey. Purl one row increasing by 4 sts, (P19, M1) x 4 = 82 sts. Follow BODY CHART - rows 1 to 64 = 82 sts Knit one row in green as follows: (K1, K2tog) x 4, knit to last 12 sts (K2og, K1) x 4 = 74 sts Cut green yarn. Remove markers. HEEL FLAP: the heel flap is worked back and forth on 34 sts either on a circular needle or on DPNs. With whiteyarn. R1: K17sts turn R2: sl1, purl 33 sts R3: sl1, K33 sts R4: sl1, P33 sts Repeat rows 3 and 4 six (6) more times . TURNING THE HEEL:R1: sl1, K18, ssk, K1, turnR2: sl1, P5, P2tog, P1, turnR3: sl1, K6, ssk, K1, turnR4: sl1, P7, P2tog, P1, turn Continue decreasing adding one more stitch before the decrease on each round until you have worked all stitches ending on a purl row = 20 sts. Cut white yarn.

FOOT- JOININGLEG AND HEEL

FOOT CHART: with right side facing, join green color yarn and pick up 8 sts along right side of heel flap, Knit next 10 sts , pm. Start row 1 of FOOT CHART: knit next 10 sts and pick up 8 sts along left side of heel, and continue knitting in pattern to end of row = 76 sts Knit FOOT CHART - rows 2 to 26 = 68 sts

TOE SECTION

Cut green yarn and join white color yarn. REMoVE MARKER. Knit 17 stitches, pm. Knit 34 sts, pm. Knit 34 sts to next marker. This will be the beginning of the round. With the magic loop method, divide your stitches evenly on both needles (34 sts each). Round 1: (K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1) twice (once on each needle tip) Round 2: knit Repeat these two rounds until there are 10 sts on each needle tip. Kitchener grafting: 13. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of front needle. Leave on needle. 14. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of back needle. Leave on needle. 15. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of front needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle purlwise in next stitch of front needle. 16. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of back needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle knitwise in next stitch of back needle. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the end. Weave in ends.

LOOP TAB

Cast on 6 sts with brown yarn. 7) Slip the stitches to the opposite end of the needle, the yarn will be attached to the last stitch. 8) Knit the 6 stitches, pulling tight on the first two stitches and grabbing the yarn from the last stitch. The knitting will roll up, that's why it becomes a cord. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for a total of 36 rows - about 14 cm.

FINISHING

Fold the top border to the inside and sew into place. Fold the I-cord in two to make a loop and sew the ends to the stitching line of the border.

LINING

After blocking, lay the stocking flat on the lining fabric. Give it the desired shape, once lined the stocking will retain that shape. Cut one inch around the sides and bottom and even with the top. With fabric right side together, sew a 5/8 seam all around (machine stitch or backstitch), this will leave a bit of ease . Fold and press the top to the inside. Insert the lining into the knitted stocking wrong sides together. Adjust and slip-stitch the folded top to the stocking inner border.

Abbreviations

BODY CHART - knit each row twice from right to left.

FOOT CHART - knit once from right to left

MARDI GRAS STOCKING

by Louise Lamarche The rich color combination of precious gems to light up Chrismas. This fairisle pattern is for the intermediate knitter as there are three yarns to carry across the whole body of the stocking. There is sufficient space in the top border to knit in the name of the recipient. Knitted in the round from the top with a reinforced integrated border down to the toes grafted with a Kitchener stitch. There is a small amount of sewing required to attach the I-cord tab and fixing the inside border. Lining is recommended and instructions are provided if you wish to do so. Measures: Total length: 45cm Width: 20 cm Material requirements -WORSTED YARN 50 g PURPLE- BLUE/GREEN - FUSCHIA OR REDDISH PINK 60gGOLD Note: Since the color combination is very important and I did not have these colors in a worsted yarn, I have used some a mix of yarns, some DK and some double strands of fingering yarn; therefore the stocking was not as large (18 cm) as I wished it to be, but the colors are striking. With a worsted yarn, the width will be20 cm. 4 mm circular needle 100cm long Optional 4mm double pointed needles (DPN) NOTES: BODY CHART: each row consists of 42 sts, therefore you need to knit each row twice from right to left. I suggest leavinglong floats DECREASE ROW CHART and FOOT CHART: you only need to knit each row once from right to left.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 4mm circular needle and gold yarn, cast on 80 stitches. Place a marker and join to knit in the round. Knit 12 rows in jersey. Purl one row increasing by 4 sts, (P20, M1) x 4 = 84 sts. Follow BODY CHART - rows 1 to 63 = 84 sts Knit DECREASE CHART - one row = 76 sts Cut purple yarn. Remove markers. HEEL FLAP: the heel flap is worked back and forth on 34 sts either on a circular needle or on DPNs. With goldcoloryarn: R1: K17sts turn R2: sl1, purl 33 sts R3: sl1, knit to end R4: sl1, purl to end Repeat rows 3 and 4 six (6) more times . TURNING THE HEEL:R1: sl1, K18, ssk, K1, turnR2: sl1, P5, P2tog, P1, turnR3: sl1, K6, ssk, K1, turnR4: sl1, P7, P2tog, P1, turn Continue decreasing adding one more stitch before the decrease on each round until you have worked all stitches ending on a purl row = 20 sts. Cut red color yarn. FOOT-JOININGLEG ANDHEEL FOOT CHART: with right side facing, join purple color yarn and pick up 8 sts along right side of heel flap, Knit next 10 sts , pm. Start row 1 of FOOT CHART: carrying gold yarn, knit next 10 sts and pick up 8 sts along left side of heel, and continue knitting in pattern to end of row = 78 sts Knit FOOT CHART - rows 2 to 26 = 68 sts With purple yarn, knit one row as follows: \*K15, K2 tog\* repeat to end of row = 64 sts. Cut purple yarn and join gold color yarn. REMovE MARKER. Knit 16 stitches, pm. Knit 32 sts, pm. Knit 32 sts to next marker. This will be the beginning of the round. With the magic loop method, divide your stitches evenly on both needles (32 each). Round 1: (K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, K2tog, K1) twice (once on each needle tip) Round 2: knit Repeat these two rounds until there are 10 sts on each needle tip. Kitchener grafting: 17. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of front needle. Leave on needle. 18. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of back needle. Leave on needle. 19. Insert grafting needle knitwise in first stitch of front needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle purlwise in next stitch of front needle. 20. Insert grafting needle purlwise in first stitch of back needle. Slide off. Insert grafting needle knitwise in next stitch of back needle. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the end. Weave in ends.

LOOP TAB

Cast on 6 sts with gold yarn. 9) Slip the stitches to the opposite end of the needle, the yarn will be attached to the last stitch. 10) Knit the 6 stitches, pulling tight on the first two stitches and grabbing the yarn from the last stitch. The knitting will roll up, that's why it becomes a cord. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for a total of 36 rows - about 14 cm.

FINISHING

Fold the top border to the inside and sew into place. Fold the I-cord in two to make a loop and sew the ends to the stitching line of the border.

LINING

After blocking, lay the stocking flat on the lining fabric. Give it the desired shape, once lined the stocking will retain that shape. Cut one inch around the sides and bottom and even with the top. With fabric right side together, sew a 5/8 seam all around (machine stitch or backstitch), this will leave a bit of ease . Fold and press the top to the inside. Insert the lining into the knitted stocking wrong sides together. Adjust and slip-stitch the folded top to the stocking inner border.