Mini Stocking

Designer Amy Palmer

Finished Size 6 1/2" tall and 6" long from back of heel to tip of toe.

Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% North American Shetland wool; 118 yd [107 m]/1 oz [28 g]): #20 den­im (blue, MC), white (A), and #03 lichen (green, B), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 1 1/2 (2.5 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 27 sts and 38 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles.

Practice your colorwork and short-row skills with a quick Mini Stocking. Add a loop at the cuff to make a hanging tree ornament.