Patriotic Christmas Stocking by Kathleen Horning

Patriotic Christmas Stocking

Knitting
October 2001
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
in No gauge necessary
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
150 - 170 yards (137 - 155 m)
One size
English
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My son was in the Army when 911 happened. I knit 33 stockings for the guys in his unit and sent them over with a box of goodies. This stocking was created because they could not receive anything religious. I also did a camo version.

This stocking is create for anyone who loves our great land!
Replace a person’s name where I knit in USA.
This version hung on my front door while our son was away.

Pattern includes: Written stocking instructions, alphabet chart, hints and a color chart of the design.

Beginning intermediate knitting.
No gauge required
finished size approximately 7” x 23”
Knitted Flat and sewn up back seam

You may use any acrylic or wool. I prefer acrylic because of the stiffness and way it hangs.