Dalahast Stocking Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This stocking was inspired by Scandinavian folk art and features the dala horse (a traditional Swedish toy) in colorwork at the cuff.

Finished Size: 14″ circumference, 15¾”leg length, and 11¾” from back of heel to tip of toe.

Yarn: Louet Gems Light Worsted (100% merino wool; 175 yd [160 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #63 candy apple red (MC), 2 skeins; #67 sea foam (CC1) and #30 cream (CC2), 1 skein each.

Yarn Weight: #3 – Light

Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16″ circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ cir and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; embroidery needle.

Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rnds = 4″ in St st on larger needle; 25 sts and 25 rows = 4″ in charted patt on larger needle.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2012