Christmas Tree Stockings
Patterns from November 2005 Newsletter

by courtesy of Claris Griffiths, Bee Bee Knitters & Spinners, Batemans Bay, NSW

Xmas Stocking
Materials: Small quantity of 4 or 5 ply yarn, red and white.

  • T0/0, cast on FNR over 17sts. on both beds.
  • Put in combs & weights.
  • Push in right slip button on knit carriage & left slip button on ribber
    carriage (circular knitting).
  • Knit 2 rows.
  • Using red yarn T4/4, knit 2 rows.
  • T8/8, knit 10 rows.
  • *Cast off for toe 1 St at RIGHT on both beds.
  • Knit 2 rows.*
  • Repeat from * to * until 11 St remain on each bed.
  • Knit 34 rows for leg.
  • Break yarn leaving enough length to make a chain loop
    for hanging it up.
  • Using white yarn, knit 12 rows.
  • Cast off.

Make Up

  • Purl side is right side.
  • Fold over the white top.
  • Make a chain from end of red yarn to make a loop for hanging.