Machine Knit Christmas Stocking by Gina B. Ahrens

Materials:
3 Skeins Caron Christmas Glitter Acrylic

Sizes:
XL: 24" top to toe
L: 17" top to toe
M: 11" top to toe
S: 7" top to toe

Gauge:
16 sts x 24 rows = 4 inches

Keyplate:
dot 3

Instructions:
Using a closed edge cast on CO 58,(38, 24, 16) sts ....COR....K 14,(10, 6, 4) R....Drop and latch up every other row to from a K1 P1 rib........K 60 (40, 26, 18)R...COR .........HEEL-Push all needles to LHS of 0 up to HP....Push 1 needle on carriageside to HP.....K 1 R...COL....Push 1 needle on carraige side to HP...K 1 R....COR....Repeat this until only 9 (6, 4, 2)needles remain in WP....Reverse the shaping by pushing 1 needle on the opposite side of the caraige to FWP on each row until all needles on the RHS of 0 are in WP...COR...( note it is extremely helpful to use claw weights when shaping the heels and toes )....Push needles on LHS back to FWP...K 1 R slowly....Make sure all latches are open before you do this or you will drop stitches ...........K 30 (20, 14, 10)R straight.........TOE- Repeat as for heel...Cast off onto WY..... Finishing-Bring the sts with the WY attached together and graft the MY sts together....Sew the side seam.... Make a Chain stitch cord or a cord on the Magic Cord Machine if you have one and sew to the top of the stocking to hang it by........These should be quick and easy to do for gifts next year...........

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