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Madder Stockings

by Rebecca Blair

Published in

LaceKnits: Fresh Techniques for a Fine Tradition

Craft

Knitting

Category

Feet / Legs → Socks → Knee-highs

Published

May 2012

Yarns suggested

A Verb for Keeping Warm High Twist

Yarn weight

Light Fingering / 3 ply

Gauge

38 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Needle size

US 1 - 2.25 mm

Yardage

660 yards (604 m)

Sizes available

1/2 (93/4, 103/4)" (21.5 [25, 27.5] cm) calf circumference; 6 (63/4, 71/4)" (15 [17, 18.5] cm) foot circumference

These stockings were inspired by the Ivory and Madder Bridal Veil, which showcased Shetland lace knitting at the first World’s Fair in 1851. The shawl’s edging is transformed into the cuff of these stockings, and the zigzag insertion travels down the front of the leg.

The sample shown was knitted in the colorway “Transnational Fury”. Socks shown measure 8-1/2” (21.5cm) leg circumference and fit a U.S. women’s shoe size 8.

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