These knee-highs were inspired by a collection of lace-topped stockings knitted by my ancestors. Those stockings are plain Stockinette except for their elaborately patterned cuffs, with a single stitch at the back of the leg purled on alternate rounds to create a faux 'seam.' This modern interpretation of those stockings features a crocheted lace edge and a much larger gauge than its inspiration. Satin ribbon bows and springy super-wash sock yarn offset the sagging tendency of tall socks.
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Craft: Knitting and Crochet
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Materials:
• Yarn - Spud & Chloë Fine (80% super-wash wool, 20% silk; 248 yd [227 m]/2.3 oz [65 gm]; CYCA 1): #7802 clementine, 2 skeins.
• Needles and Hook - US size B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook; US size 1 (2.25 mm) DPNs. Adjust hook or needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
• Notions - Stitch markers; tapestry needle; two 24" lengths of .25" wide satin ribbon.
Gauge: 38 sts and 46 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette on 2.25 mm needles
Available Sizes: One size.
Measurements: 11" (28 cm) calf circumference, un-stretched. Stretches to fit up to 15" (38 cm) calf. Foot length is adjustable.
Original design by Rebecca Blair
Rebecca lives and knits in southern Ontario, where she spends the summer daydreaming of autumn and wool sock weather. She blogs at doiliesarestylish.blogspot.com.
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