Bon Vivant Stockings Crochet Pattern Download

Brenda K. B. Anderson’s pineapple motif ingeniously decorates the back of these lacy stockings to create the shaping needed for the calf. Rows of slip stitch worked through the back loops alternate with rows of double crochet to allow for an elastic, comfortable fit. The heel and toe are worked last, making it easy to replace these areas after they wear out.

Finished Size: Directions are given for size Small (S). Changes for Medium (M) and Large (L) are in parentheses. Length of stockings can easily be changed and is noted in pattern. Stockings measure 9½" (10¼, 11)" (24 [26, 28] cm) around calf; 6¾ [7½. 8¼)" (17 [19, 21] cm) around foot. Stockings are stretchy and are designed to be worn with 3½-5" (9-12.5 cm) of negative ease at calf. Stockings measure 9" (23 cm) from corner of heel to tip of toe; 15" (38 cm) from corner of heel to top edge of stocking. Stockings fit US Women’s shoe sizes 8-11. Notes for shortening or lengthening (the foot and/or calf length) are written in pattern. Sample shown is size M.
Yarn Weight: Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine).
Hook: Size C/2 (2.75 mm) and B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.
Gauge: 30 sts and 56 rows = 4" (10 cm) in sl st in blo with smaller hook. 30 sts and 36 rows = 4" (10 cm) in main st patt with smaller hook. Rows 1-10 of pineapple motif pttern (worked with larger hook) measures about 4½" (11.5 cm) long. Finished pineapple motif measures about 12" (30.5 cm) long x 4" (10 cm) wide (at widest point).
Originally Published: It Girl Crochet