Christmas Rainbow Surprise by Barbara Albright

Christmas Rainbow Surprise

Knitting
January 2003
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
327 yards (299 m)
One size
English

From the book: “The intense colors of variegated wool yarn, blended by felting, make this stocking as unusual as it is easy and fast to knit.”

  • Approximate measurements: Unfelted; 7 inches (18cm) wide, 19 inches (48.5cm) long, 12 inch (30.5cm) foot. Felted; 6.5 inches (16.5cm) wide, 12.5 inches (32cm) long, 9.5 inche (24cm) foot.
  • Calls for 3 skeins of variegated wool yarn. Will be felted, do not use superwash or synthetics. Sample was knit in Noro Kureyon variegated #58.
  • Double pointed and circular needles are needed. Stitch markers and a tapestry needle will also be used.