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How to make a crochet stocking

YOU WILL NEED

Stylecraft Special DK, 100%
acrylic, 100g/295m per ball,
one ball each (if unavailable,
substitute with 8-ply,
100g/295m acrylic yarn)
Yarn A: Citron (1263)
Yarn B: Aspen (1422)
Yarn C: Fiesta (1257)
Yarn D: Lapis (1831)
Yarn E: Candyfloss (1130)
Yarn F: White (1001)
Yarn G: Matador (1010)

4mm crochet hook Stitch
marker Yarn needle

TENSION

Each flower motif measures approx. 10cm across.

ABBREVIATIONS

rnd: round For a full list, see next page.

FINISHED SIZE

Finished stocking measures approx. 20 x 55cm.

INSTRUCTIONS

The stocking is made by joining eight floral motifs to make a cuff. Crochet the leg and foot of the stocking to the cuff. Finally the toe and heel are made, and a top border and hanging loop added to finish the piece. To make the flower motifs, follow the pattern, but refer to the table on the right for yarn colours. When making the motifs, weave in the ends as you go. This makes it easier to see where the

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