Christmas Stocking Supreme. by Deborah Tomasello
Knitted stockings and photos kindly provided by Fran, maybaby24 on Ravelry Materials: For Blue Stocking: 1 ball each of KnitPicks Palette: Delta, Mist, and White (plus small amounts of Pimento and Turmeric) For Green Stocking: 1 ball each of KnitPicks Palette: Grass, Serrano, Turmeric, and White For Both Stockings: 16” #4 circular needle, long #4 DPNs (or size needed to obtain gauge), 12 yard of appropriate color flannel for lining; needle and thread stitch markers, and tapestry needle 6mm beads, if desired, and small crochet hook for attaching beads 30 stitches and 30 rounds = 4" using #4 needles. But gauge is not critical her Abbreviations: K2TOG = Knit two stitches together. SSK = Slip one stitch, then slip the next. Insert left needle into the front loops of the slipped stitches and knit them together from this position. Instructions: IWith Grass (Delta) CO 96 sts. Place marker and knit in the round, being careful not to twist sts at joining. Knit 16 rounds. Then PURL one round. Next, if you want to knit in a name, plan the letters on the first grid of sts: 48 x 16. REMEMBER to put the letters in upside down and from right to left because you are knitting top down like a sock. See CHART A Or, you can duplicate stitch them in after you have finished knitting Add Vikkel Braid: View tutorial here: http://vimeo.com/24263045 After working the braid, add some batting 0r stiffish) fabric, fold over the top and sew the top down before going on with the design. LEG: Folow CHART Bor C, depending on your color choice (1 repeat per round) for 48 rounds. Fee free to place beads for tree bulbs and wreath berries in lieu of knitting them, if desired. NOTE: Remember to create floats every 3 or 4 sts. HEEL: READ CAT BORDHI'S INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE CONTINUING. Heel will be knitted with Grass or Delta.
Cat Bordhi's Sweet Tomato Heel:
No more gussets! This pattern features Cat Bordhi's ingenious Sweet Tomato Heel (STH). Cat Bordhi developed her STH over many months, working closely with over a hundred test knitters of all skill levels. During this time she distilled her illustrations and explanations again and again, until her test knitters and tech editor agreed the instructions were as clear and perfect as possible. In order to be sure that her work is not misrepresented, Cat asks that designers who wish to use her heel in their patterns send their readers directly to her free videos as well as to purchasing links for her eBook, Cat's Sweet Tomato Heel Socks (\$20), and to the eBook's individual patterns (\$6 each). She is encouraged that many knitters have been able to work from the free videos alone; if not, the eBook or individual patterns will give you the detailed instructions, illustrations, and explanations you need. Video: Sweet Tomato Heel: http://tinyurl.com/4x4xmp2 Video: Padded Sweet Tomato Heel: http://tinyurl.com/3dayxlt To purchase eBook: http://catbordhi.com/books/cats-sweet-tomato-heel-socks-3/ To purchase individual patterns: http://catbordhi.com/category/patterns/socks/ Once you understand Cat Bordhi's STH, proceed with sock. After completing round 48, cut all yarns except Grass or Delta. \*\*Unlike Cat's socks, which are knitted on DPNs, you needn't change needles. Entire sock can be knitted on your circular needle. The heel will be worked on 1/2 the sts, or 48 sts. Using Grass (Delta) work 2 large wedges (rather than Cat's usual 3). Work 10 sts pairs on each side. This will leave 8 unpaired sts in the middle back of the heel. Then, after completing the first part of wedge one, when you have to knit across the instep, add your second square color and knit the first row of the next motif (which will be the opposite color squares from the ones you just completed). When you get to the end of the instep, detach the second color and continue the wedge with Grass (Delta) Repeat for second wedge.
FOOT:
Rround one of the next motif is already finished, so start on round two. For the foot, you will simply be repeating the 48 rounds of motifs, but you will be doing the back 3 squares on top, and the front 3 squares on the bottom. So, take the charts for the first motif, knit squares 4, 5, and 6 first. Then knit squares 1. 2, and 3. Repeat with the second and third motifs.
TOE:
Using Grass (Delta), decrease for toe as follows: Separate your stitches in half: 1/2 on top and half on the bottom (or as shown on cover if preferred, /2 on each side rather than top and bottom)
Using Grass (Delta), decrease for toe as follows: Needle 1: K to last 3 sts of NEEDLE 1, K2TOG, K1 Needle 2: K 1, SSK, knit until the last 3 stitches of NEEDLE 3 Needle 3: K to last 3 sts, K2TOG, K1 Needle 4: K1, SSK knit to last 3 sts of NEEDLE 1 Repeat this until the toe measures 2 inches. Graft the remaining stitches together using Kitchener st, and weave in all ends. Wash and block stocking. Lining: Turn stocking inside out and lay flat on s layers of flannel. Cut 2 pieces of flannel the shape of the stocking, allowing room to stitch. Machine or handstitch lining leaving top open. Turn stocking right side out, Place lining inside stocking and whipstitch to tack in place. Finishing:Work a4-stitchi-cord several inchs long and attach to topof stocking forhanging. Atach several ichs down inside stocking top and stitch up the edges for extra strength. Fill stocking with goodies!!!
