SIZE: Small, Medium, Large Finished Width 2 (4, 6 1/2) in. (5 (10, 16.5) cm) Finished Length 4 (8, 14) in. (10 (20.5, 35.5) cm) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Holiday Stockings
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
12 single crochet + 14 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). 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:
sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
For directions on the blanket stitch (border around medium stocking), please click here.
NOTES:
2 balls of A and 1 ball of B will make all 3 stockings
STOCKING
Cuff
With B, ch 12 (24, 40); taking care not to twist ch, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around; do not join - 12 (24, 40) sc.
Place marker for beginning of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is worked. Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rep Rnd 2 until piece measures 1 1/2 (2 1/2, 4) in. (4 (6.5, 10) cm) from beg; sl st in next sc and fasten off. Leg
Join A in same st as join. Rnd 1: Sc in each sc around; do not join.
Rep Rnd 1 until piece measures 4 (8, 14) in. (10 (20.5, 35.5) cm) from beg. Do not fasten off. Heel
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 (12, 20) sts (for Heel); leave remaining sts unworked. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 (8, 14) sts; leave remaining sts unworked. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 (4, 8) sts; leave remaining sts unworked. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, sc in next sc in row below - 3 (5, 9) sc.
Rep Row 4 until all 6 (12, 20) Heel sts have been worked. Do not fasten off. Foot
Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in the 6 (12, 20) sts of Heel; sl st in side of Heel; sc in next 6 (12, 20) unworked sts of Leg; sl st in other side of Heel; do not join.
Place marker for beginning of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is worked. Rnd 2: Sc in next 6 (12, 20) sts, sk next st, sc2tog, sc in next 2 (8, 16) sts, sc2tog, sk last st - 10 (22, 38) sts. Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.
Rep Rnd 3 until Foot measures 1 (2 1/2, 4) in. (2.5 (6.5, 10) cm) measured from end of Heel shaping. Do not fasten off. Shape Toe
Remove the beg rnd marker. Flatten Stocking and place a marker in the st at center top and in the st at center bottom of foot. Toe Spiral: *Sc in each sc to 1 (2, 2) sts before next stitch marker, (sc2tog) 1 (2, 2) time(s); rep from * until 4 (6, 8) sts remain; sl st in next sc.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through last 4 (6, 8) sts and pull together. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Hanger
Join A with sl st at inside back of Stocking, just below top edge of cuff. Ch 6 (8, 12), sl st in same st as join. Fasten off.
Weave in ends. Fold cuff to right side.
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