Must-Try Oxford Knitted Stockings Pattern

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Inspired by the peasant knitting of the Enns Valley, Austria, these traditional Oxford Stockings showcase a wealth of twisted cable stitches in vertical bands along the leg.

Finished Size 7¼ (7¼, 8¼)” foot circumference and 8 (8½, 9¼)” long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown measure 8½” long.

Yarn Schachenmayr Regia 4-Ply (75% superwash wool, 25% polyamide; 230 yd [210 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #01992 ecru, 2 (2, 3) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 50 sts and 45 rnds = 4″ in charted patts on larger needles; 32 sts and 45 rnds = 4″ in St st on larger needles.

You have to knit these traditional Oxford knitted stockings Inspired by the peasant knitting of the Enns Valley, Austria.