The Frost Flowers knee-high stockings are perfect for showing off in boots on those clear frosty-cold winter days. The pretty flowers grow organically out of the previous stripe. Although four (or more?) colors are used, each round only contains two colors at a time, perfect for holding one color in each hand.
The stockings are knit toe-up which allows for frequent try-ons. I used cicular needles in the magic-loop technique, but feel free to use dpns if you feel more comfortable. The pattern assumes you have knit a sock before. For questions about actual techniques please refer to an internet search engine, an online help forum, or a knitter of your liking.
The pattern features stranded knitting, an afterthought heel and calf-shaping, I chose to increase to both sides of a central „seam“ at the back of the calf, but increases could be placed wherever best fit is achieved—even several increases per stripe. For best fit measure your own legs and adapt pattern accordingly (see advice on last page). Pattern includes colored charts for easy reference, but the 8-stitch repeat is easily memorized. The picot edge atop the ribbed cuff allows to insert an elastic for better fit (optional).
Please read complete pattern before starting. Advice on adjustments and finding tutorials for unfamiliar techniques is given on last page.
Note:
The pattern is free to download, knit and share. You can knit as many socks as you like and keep them or give them away to family, friends, strangers or charity. You are not allowed to sell the pattern or the finished socks unless you want to donate the money received to charity.
Also, I am not a native speaker of English. If you find my wording strange or my grammar incorrect, or if you find a mistake, please contact me. Thank you!