OPERATION CHRISTMAS STOCKING
10 1/2 needles. This project calls for two strands of worsted-weight yarn to create the thickness (work with two skeins). Use any combination of red, white and blue yarn to create any look you want (stripes, contrasting cuff, etc.) Cast on 60 stitches.
Knit 12 rows after casting on.
Row 1 Knit 27 Knit two together three times. Knit last 27 stitches.
Row 2 Pearl 26. Pearl two together three times. Pearl last 25 stitches.
Row 3 Knit 24. Knit two together three times. Knit last 24 stitches.
Row 4 Pearl 23. Pearl two together three times. Pearl last 22 stitches.
Row 5 Knit 21. Knit two together three times. Knit last 21 stitches.
Row 6 Pearl 20. Pearl two together three times. Pearl last 19 stitches.
Row 7 Knit 18. Knit two together three times. Knit last 18 stitches.
Row 8 Pearl 17. Pearl two together three times. Pearl last 16 stitches.
Row 9 Knit 15. Knit two together three times. Knit last 15 stitches.
Row 10 Pearl 14. Pearl two together three times. Pearl last 13 stitches.
After row 10, you will have 30 stitches; continue to alternately knit one row and pearl one row until you have reached a measurement of approximately 12 inches after row 10, then knit eight rows (garter stitch) for the cuff.
Cast off your stitches and end your project. Sew bottom and back closed
[Copy and paste directions and then "select all" and change color to black ]
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These are lovely! What a great project for the troops!
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Beautiful stockings! I've begun a new linky just for stockings (haven't got my own up yet) - you might post these there for more inspiration for others.
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Maggie
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I love to knit! These are great. Here from Lamb Around!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. My Girl Scout troop participates in a program where we fill stockings and send them to our troops. A small but thoughtful way to show our appreciation.
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Well good for you! These little stockings are just darling :)
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Elizabeth
This is a very god idea and I am sure appreciated. I cannot do that as I never learned to knit. I did a lot of hand work until my eyes keep me from doing it now.
ReplyDeletePretty socks! Have a great day.
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What a great idea! I love how patriotic they are too! Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute.
ReplyDeletethese are great. thank you for hte tutorial.
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we love to show your project so our readers can find you also!
What a great project to send to the troops!! You are an inspiration!!
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That's a great project! Really neat idea and I know the troops will definitely appreciate them. They turned out really cute :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Beautiful work.
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Those stockings are really cute! I'm pretty sure they would be faster to knit up in the round on DPNs or circulars, at least for me, but cute idea. Is there a group collecting these as donations? Did I miss that in the post? Have a great week. Already a follower.
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What a wonderful idea! I love the thought of letting our troops know they are loved and cared for. I love to see honor given when it is due. Thanks for the patriotric and crafty post.
ReplyDeleteThese are another reason why I should learn to knit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful project!
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you linked up again to Fibers On Friday :-)
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Those stockings are gorgeous!!
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I stumbled your post as well.
Have a great day :)
Shopper Gal
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I'm stumbling threw from Stumble Tuesday.... What a wonderful project those are so adorable... I'm glad I stumbled threw....
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! You did a great job! I will place an order for five. hehe.
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Cute cute stockings! and what a thoughtful idea!
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Hope you have a lovely week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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Thank you for your contribution to our last week’s DIY Craft Tutorial linky party. The range of outstandingly good projects was delightful. I'm always amazed how many creative talented people there are out there!!
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Have a craftful, happy day!
Thank you for your contribution to last week's DIY TUTORIAL LINKY PARTY.
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Til soon,
Have a craftful, happy day, Rose
I think it is fabulous. I wish I had the knack to knit, my mom tried so hard, but I just didn't get it. I am going to share this with my talented friends, so they can create these wonderful stockings. Glad I found you on BHSJW.
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Adventure Of Super Spice
What a great idea! I bet the soldiers really appreciate the stockings.
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Have a great Friday!
Linda @ Linda's Lunacy
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Oh! God Bless! These stockings are awesome!! I am so glad you are remembering the troops!!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea. The stockings are wonderful.
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What wonderful thing to do!!! They are lovely
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this pattern
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Copper Llama Studio
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These are so cute! Thanks so much for sharing the pattern, too! God Bless you!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I just learned to knit this year! These look great! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!
ReplyDeleteGreat project and a GREAT cause.
ReplyDeleteI sooo wish I knew how to knit. These little stockings are great! Thanks for sharing the how-to. Maybe, one day, I'll be able to put the tutorial to good use. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to my party. I look forward to seeing what you link up each week.
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