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GAUGE:

20 sts + 28 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

MB (Make Bobble) [Knit into the front then into the back of next stitch without slipping it from left needle] twice, knit into the front loop once more – 5 stitches. Slip the stitch from the left needle. Turn work and purl these 5 sts, turn work and knit 5, turn, p2tog, p 1, p2tog, turn, k3tog – Bobble made.

STOCKING
With B, cast on 20 sts.
Bobble Row: *K 2, MB; rep from * across, end k 2. Change to A.
Purl 1 row.
Work 10 more rows in St st.
Shape heel and foot
Heel: K 7, turn, p 6, turn, k 6, turn, p 6, turn, k 3, k2tog, k 1, turn, p 2, p2tog, p 1, turn, k 4, pick up and k 3 sts along edge of heel, turn, p 7, pick up and purl 3 sts along opposite edge of heel, p 1–24 sts.
Next Row: K2tog, k 8, k2tog, k 12.
Purl 1 row.
Next Row: K2tog, k 6, k2tog, k 12.
Purl 1 row.
Next Row: K2tog, k 4, k2tog, k 12–18 sts.
Purl 1 row.
Work 4 more rows in St st.
Dec Row: K 1, k2tog, k 2, k2tog, k 4, k2tog, k 2, k2tog, k 1–14 sts.
Purl 1 row.
Dec Row: K 1, k2tog, k 1, k2tog, k 2, k2tog, k 1, k2tog, k 1–10 sts.
Purl 1 row.
Dec Row: K2tog across – 5 sts.
Dec Row: (P2tog) twice, p1.
K3tog. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew side seam.
Hanging Loop: With A, cast on 20 sts. Bind off. Fold hanging loop in half and sew ends inside stocking.
With B, work 4 straight sts, crossed at center, to make snowflake on front of Stocking.
Weave in ends.

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