Nordic Stockings for Men by Charlotte Kirkholt

Nordic Stockings for Men

Knitting
April 2014
Mayflower Super-Wash Wool
Light Fingering ?
29 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Diagrams
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 10 -13 (EU 42 - 45). Length: 42 cm / 16 ½ in
Danish English
This pattern is available for $7.00 USD
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Scandinavian stockings like my grandma made them. Make your own in the color combination you fancy - see our photos. These have been popular for women, but men like them too! Or how about knitting just one as a Christmas Stocking for presents.

THIS IS A NEW AND IMPROVED PATTERN, see our blog why:http://danishknitdesign.blogspot.com/

This pattern is also available in Danish.

You will also need:
Sock yarn eg. Mayflower Super-Wash Wool or Arwetta Classic
For the Knee Stockings: 100 g/ 4 oz main yarn; 100 g/4 oz contrast yarn; 15 g/0.5 oz contrast yarn in another color.
Over-the-knee Stockings: 150 g/5 oz main yarn; 150 g/5 oz contrast yarn, 15 g/0.5 oz contrast yarn in another color.
A set of dpn US # 2 (2 ½ mm) and # 3 (3 mm); a darning needle.