Tiny Striped Stocking by Stacey Lewis

Tiny Striped Stocking

Knitting
December 2021
Light Fingering ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
55 - 70 yards (50 - 64 m)
One size: circumference: 5.5” (14 cm); total length cuff to toe: 6” (15 cm)
English
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This fun little stocking is knit toe up, with a forethought heel. It’s just the right size to cuddle a gift card, chocolate bar or other small gift.

Wouldn’t a group of tiny stockings be fun as a garland or advent set? You may want to check out the other designs in this collection: the Tiny Stocking, Tiny Colorwork Stocking, Tiny Garter Stripe Stocking, and Tiny Slip-Stitch Stocking.

Techniques:
Turkish cast on
Knit 2 together and slip, slip knit decreases
Knit front and back increases
Kitchener stitch grafting
Optional crochet chain for hanging

Materials Needed:
Yarn:
Fingering weight superwash merino sock yarn, 22 yards / 20 m each of 3 different colors.
Sample knit with Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon)

Needles:
Size 1 US/ 2.25 mm 32” (81 cm) circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge

Notions:
Smooth waste yarn
Stitch marker to mark beginning of round
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook for hanging chain, optional

Measurements:
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rounds equals 2”/ 5 cm in stockinette after light blocking.

Finished dimensions:
Circumference: 5.5” (14 cm)
Total length cuff to toe: 6” (15 cm)

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