Trousseau Silk Stockings to Knit by Mimi Seyferth

Trousseau Silk Stockings to Knit

Knitting
April 2017
Lace ?
34 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 0 - 2.0 mm
980 yards (896 m)
8 (8.5, 9.5, 10.5) inches foot circumference; 13.75 (16, 19, 21) inches thigh circumference; 8.25 (9.5, 10.25, 11) inches foot length, foot length is adjustable
English
This pattern is available from shop.longthreadmedia.com for $6.50.

Finished Size 8 (8.5, 9.5, 10.5) inches foot circumference; 13.75 (16, 19, 21) inches thigh circumference; 8.25 (9.5, 10.25, 11) inches foot length, foot length is adjustable. Sample stockings measure 8 inches in foot circumference and 21 inches long from top cuff to heel; length of stocking will vary depending on number of rnds knitted in thigh and calf sections.

Yarn Treenway Silks Alirio (100% Bombyx noil silk yarn): 2 skeins of Natural.

Needle Needles, two circular size 0 or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle, stitch markers, satin ribbon, two 36-inch lengths of 1⁄8 inch, cable needle, to move sts from needle to needle, optional.

Gauge 34 sts and 50 rnds = 4 inches in St st; 32 sts and 50 rnds = 4 inches in lace patt; 18-st rep from Tree Chart = 2.25 inches wide.