Candy Stripe Stocking and Twinkle Toe Socks by Sandra Paul

Candy Stripe Stocking and Twinkle Toe Socks

Crochet
December 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
See below
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
275 - 325 yards (251 - 297 m)
See below
both US and UK
English
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Perfect to keep your toes warm while sitting drinking hot chocolate in front of the twinkling fairy lights and glow of the fire. Or add a festive touch to the mantle with a larger version in Christmas candy stripes.

Pattern Description
This pattern includes instructions for a pair of slouchy bed/house socks and a decorative stocking. Both are worked in the round.

Skill Level
Socks: Intermediate
Stocking: Intermediate

Yarn
Twinkle Toe Socks:

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK
Main colour: 2 balls
Contrast colour: 1 ball (approximately 30g required)

Colourway 1
Main colour: Ecru (101)
Contrast colours: Toes - Turquoise (046)
Heels - Candy Pink (006)
Cuffs - Amber (066)

Colourway 2
Main colours: White (100), Candy Pink (006) in alternating stripes
Contrast colour: Red (034)

Candy Stripe Stocking:

Stylecraft Special DK
Main colour: 1 ball (or approximately 10g of each 8 colours for stripes)
Contrast colour: 1 ball (approximately 30g required)

Colourway 1
Main colours: White (1001), Sherbert (1034), Soft Peach (1240), Fondant (1241), Lipstick (1246), Citron (1263) Petrol (1708), Sage (1725)
Contrast colour: Fondant (1241)

Colourway 2
Main colours: Midnight (1011), Sherbert (1034), Pomegranate (1083), Soft Peach (1240), Fondant (1241), Mustard (1823), Kelly Green (1826), Boysenberry (1828), Empire (1829)
Contrast colour: Boysenberry (1828)

Hook
Socks: 3.5mm (USA E)
Stocking: 4mm (USA G)

Materials
Yarn needle

Size
Socks: 27cm (10.5”) toe to heel, 22cm (9’”) heel to cuff, 20cm (8”) circumference
Stocking: 28cm (11”) toe to heel, 44cm (17.5”) heel to cuff, 24cm (9.5”) circumference

Gauge
Given for 10 cm (4”) square in treble crochet
Socks: 20 sts by 11 rows
Stocking: 16 sts by 10 rows

Notes

  • A full written pattern with clear instructions for a pair of socks
  • US stitch names listed for reference
  • Instructions for creating a decorative stocking
  • Helpful photos included to help with the heel
  • Blocking guide included
  • UK & US Terms

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