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Knit Before Christmas Stocking
MATERIALS
- Main Color (MC): 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Gentle Giant, 100% merino wool
- Contrast Color (CC): 1 skein of Gentle Giant
- US 17, 16-inch circular needles
- A set of US 17 double pointed needles
- A size P crochet hook
- A jumbo stitch marker or scrap yarn
We knit up samples in 3 color combinations…
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Main Color: White Peppercorn + Contrast Color: Super Pink
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Main Color: Heirloom White + Contrast Color: Rose Violet
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Main Color: Heirloom White + Contrast Color: Orange Koi
GAUGE
8 stitches and 11 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
SIZE
Finished Circumference: 13¼ inches
Finished Length From Top Of Heel To Top Of Leg (rolled): 10 inches
Finished Length From Top Of Heel To Tip Of Toe: 10½ inches
NOTE
SHORT-ROW SHAPING: WRAP + TURN (WRP-T)
On the right side: Keeping yarn in back, slip next stitch purlwise from left needle to right needle. Bring yarn to front. Return slipped stitch to left needle. Bring yarn to back. Turn work so wrong side is facing you.
On the wrong side: Keeping yarn in front, slip next stitch purlwise from left needle to right needle. Bring yarn to back. Return slipped stitch to left needle. Bring yarn to front. Turn work so right side is facing you.
For a step-by-step video and photo tutorial of how to work this technique, please visit our Short Row tutorial.
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- First published: November 2018
- Page created: November 5, 2018
- Last updated: November 5, 2018 …
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