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Norwegian Stockings to Knit

Designer: Terri Shea
Published: December 21, 2007
Technique: Charts - Colorwork, Decreasing
Skill Level: Intermediate

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Fancy patterned knitted stockings traditionally were used as wedding gifts in Selbu, Norway, and became popular skiwear across Norway and beyond. These knee-high stockings are patterned in a simple repeating Selbu rose motif, which is decreased at the back of the calf.

Finished Size: Women's medium

Yarn: Rauma Gammelserie Strikkegarn, 100% wool yarn, sportweight, 175 yards (160 m)/50 g ball, 3 balls of #401 Natural White (MC) and 2 balls of #438 Blue (CC)

Needles: set of 5 double pointed, size 2 (2.75 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 32 sts and 33 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in color pattern.

Skill Level: Intermediate.

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