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Christmas Stocking Knitting PatternDesigned by Barbara Breiter Circumference 9" Gauge: 3.5 sts=1" in St st Materials: Size 10 US (6 mm) double pointed needles Bulky weight white yarn (A) - approx 15 grams Bulky weight green yarn (B) - approx 50 grams Instructions: With A, CO 32 sts. Divide over 3 needles (11/10/11 sts on each needle). Make sure sts aren't twisted. Join. Mark beg of round. Work k2, p2 rib 2". Change to B. Work in St st 11" from beg or desired length. Heel Flap K 11 sts from Needle 1 and 5 sts from Needle 2 on one needle. Place rem 16 sts from Needle 2 on Needle 3 for instep. Flap is worked in rows. Row 1: sl 1, purl across rem sts Row 2: *sl 1, k1; rep from * Rep Rows 1 and 2 6 more times, then rep Row 1. Turn Heel Change to A. Row 1: k9, k2tog, k1, turn Row 2: sl 1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn Row 3: sl 1, k4, k2tog, k1, turn Row 4: sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn Row 5: sl 1, k6, k2tog, k1, turn Row 6: sl 1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn - 10 sts Gusset Change to B. K across 10 heel sts on Needle 1. With Needle 2, pick up 9 sts along side of heel flap. With Needle 3, k 16 sts on needle for instep. With Needle 4, pick up 9 sts along other side of heel flap. K 5 sts from Needle 1 on to Needle 4. Slip rem 5 sts from Needle 1 on to Needle 2. Needle 2 is now Needle 1. (14/16/14 sts on 3 needles). Mark beg of round. Foot Rnd 1: Needle 1: k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 Needle 2: k Needle 3: k1, ssk, k to end Rnd 2: k Rep these 2 rnds until you have 32 total sts (8/16/8) Work even until foot is 6" or desired length. Toe Change to A. Rnd 1: Needle 1: k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 Needle 2: k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 Needle 3: k1, ssk, k to end Rnd 2: k Rep these 2 rnds until you have 12 total sts. K sts from Needle 1 to Needle 3. Graft using kitchener stitch, BO and seam, or use 3 needle bind off to close toe. Make a loop for hanging. You can use ribbon, knit I-Cord, braided yarn, or crochet a chain. ©Barbara Breiter. This design may not be reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of the author. See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. Also see Knit A Bit, for patterns by Barbara Breiter |