CA - German Stocking

Sizes Over 200 different size combinations. This is a top down pattern.

Calf Size - 12 [13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18] Ankle Size - 7.5 [8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10] Foot Size - 7.5 [8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10]

NOTE: Foot size does NOT refer to shoe size.

Fit and measurements Measure (in inches) largest calf circumference, leg circumference 3 inches above ankle bone, and the largest circumference around the ball of foot.

For proper fit, choose Calf Size nearest to calf circumference, Ankle Size nearest to ankle measurement, and Foot Size equal to foot circumference rounded down to the nearest half inch.

Materials

3-5 skeins of Louet Gems Pearl [100% machine washable merino wool; 185 yards per 50 gram skein] (shown in Cream) OR similar fingering weight sock yarn.

Circular or double pointed needles size US #1.5 / 2.5mm OR size needed to obtain gauge

Cable needle

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers

Gauge 32 stitches / 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Skill Requirements Twisted stitches, cables, knitting in the round, grafting, chart reading.