Dragon Scale Christmas Stocking
MATERIALS:
Size (US) 8 needle with a 47 inch or larger loop
One skein of Caron Simply Soft Solids in "Autumn Maize" (looks like gold)
One skein of Caron Simply Soft Solids in "White"
Large eye blunt needle for weaving in ends
ABBREVIATIONS:
CO - cast on
K - knit
work - knit
P - purl
sts - stitches
RS - right side
WS - wrong side
yo - yarn over
sl - slip
ssk - slip slip knit
k2tog - knit 2 stitches together
p2tog - purl 2 stitches together
pwise - purl wise
wyib - with yarn in back
psso - pass slipped stitch over
sts - stitch
tbl - through the back loop
rnd- round
ndl - needle
MC - main color
CC - contrast color
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 74 sts using the long tail cast on method and the "White" (CC)
Split sts evenly on each needle, 37 sts/ndl, place marker and join for knitting in the round
Knit 2x2 ribbing for approx 1 1/2 - 2 inches
(K2, p2)
Begin Dragon Scale pattern:
Change to the "Autumn Maize" (MC)
RND 1:
Knit even
RND 2: (repeat for each ndl)
K4 yo k2 sl2 k1 p2sso k2 yo k1 yo k5 sl2 k1 p2sso k5 yo k1 yo k2 sl2 k1 p2sso k2 yo k4
RND 3:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 4: (repeat for each ndl)
K5 yo k1 sl2 k1 p2sso k1 yo k3 yo k4 sl2 k1 p2sso k4 yo k3 yo k1 sl2 k1 p2sso k yo k5
RND 5:
knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 6: (repeat for each ndl)
K6 yo sl2 k1 p2sso yo k5 yo k3 sl2 k1 p2sso k3 yo k5 yo sl2 k1 p2sso yo k6
RND 7:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 8: (repeat for each needle)
K1 yo k5 sl2 k1 p2sso k5 yo k1 yo k2 sl2 k1 p2sso k2 yo k1 yo k5 sl2 k1 p2sso k5 yo k1
RND 9:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 10: (repeat for each ndl)
K2 yo k4 sl2 k1 p2sso k4 yo k3 yo k1 sl2 k1 p2sso k1 yo k3 yo k4 sl2 k1 p2sso k4 yo k2
RND 11:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 12: (repeat for each ndl)
K3 yo k3 sl2 k1 p2sso k3 yo k5 yo sl2 k1 p2sso yo k5 yo k3 sl2 k1 p2sso k3 yo k3
RND 13:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
Repeat rnds 2-13 3 more times, you can adust the size of your stocking by adding or subtracting the amount of times you work this set of rnds.
Heel Flap with Heel Stitch
To set up the heel flap we are going to use the CC (white) and knit across the heel sts (RS). Next purl across the heel sts (WS). I do this just to establish my color change, if you feel comfortable skipping this step by all means go right ahead and just begin with row 1 and row 2 of the heel flap.
On ndl one join yarn with (CC) white, you should have 36 sts on this ndl
First: Knit across row (RS)
Second: Purl across row (WS)
Now begin the heel flap rows:
(RS) Row 1: *slip 1 st pwise wyib, k1. Repeat from * to end of row
(WS) Row 2: slip 1 st pwise, purl to end of row
Repeat these 2 rows until until 30 rows are complete, end with a row 2
Now we are going to turn the heel.
Turn Heel
The row will begin with 36 sts and end with 20 sts. We will still be using the (CC) white.
*note* sl1= slip 1 pwise wyib. This pertains to the RS rows.
(RS) Row 1: k20, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 2: sl1 pwise, p5, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 3: sl1, k6, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 4: sl1 pwise, p7, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 5: sl1, k8, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 6: sl1 pwise, p9, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 7: sl1, k10, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 8: sl1 pwise, p11, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 9: sl1, k12, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 10: sl1 pwise, p13, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 11: sl1, k14, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 12: sl1 pwise, p15, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 13: sl1, k16, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 14: sl1 pwise, p17, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 15: sl1, k18, ssk, turn
(WS) Row 16: sl1 pwise, p18, p2tog, turn
20 sts remain
That completes the heel flap and the turning of the heel.
Now for the last part of the patten, the heel gusset, the foot, and the toe. After you finish turning the heel you end up with 20 stitches, that's where we are going to continue from.
HEEL GUSSET:
**place stitch markers as needed, I like to PM's to separate my heel sts from the sts I pick up and from my instep just to be safe but it's certainly not required**
1. Knit across the 20 heel flap stitches with the CC (white)
2. With the tip of the ndl and the MC (gold) p/u 15 sts along the side of the heel
3. P/u a st from the row below the first instep st to prevent a hole - you will have a total of 16 picked up sts
4. Slide sts to cable, move instep sts to shaft, work RND 2 of the Dragon Scale pattern across the 37 instep sts with MC (gold)
5. Slide instep sts onto cable
6. With MC (gold) p/u and knit a st from below the last instep st to prevent a hole
7. P/u 15 sts along the side of the heel - you will have a total of 16 picked up sts
8. Knit remaining heel section sts
9. Slide all heel section sts onto cable and the 37 instep sts onto shaft
10. Work RND 3 of Dragon Scale pattern across the instep sts, you will end at the BOR
SHAPE THE GUSSET:
**All decreases will be done in RND 1 of the next two rnds**
Decrease round
RND 1:
Heel ndl - k1, ssk, work to 3 sts from end, k2tog, k1
Instep ndl - work RND 4 (6)(8)(10)(12) of Dragon Scale pattern
Work even this rnd, NO decreases
RND 2:
Heel ndl - knit even
Instep ndl - work RND 5 (7)(9)(11)(13) of Dragon Scale pattern
Repeat rnds 1 and 2 until there are 73 sts remaining, 37 sts on instep ndl and 36 sts on heel ndl. Somehow I was short one stitch on the heel ndl, I have no idea where or how but it will be corrected in the next step. If you aren't short a stitch congrats you rock!
WORK THE FOOT:
If (like me) you are short one stitch on the heel ndl complete the next 2 rnds first then move on, if by chance you're not short then work a set of rnds 2-13 of the Dragon Scale pattern then move on to Shaping The Toe.
***TO INCREASE ONE STITCH***
Heel Ndl:
k2, kfb (will now have 4 sts on RH ndl), yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, sl2, k1, p2sso, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k4
Instep Ndl:
Work RND 2 of Dragon Scale pattern - k4, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, sl2, k1, p2sso, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k4
You have now completed rnd 2 of the set and will continue on from this point by working rnds 3-13 of the Dragon Scale pattern. Then move on to Shaping The Toe.
SHAPE THE TOE:
With the CC (white) knit 2 rnds even. I do this just to establish my color change but if you feel comfortable skipping this step by all means go ahead.
RND 1:
Heel ndl: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
Instep ndl: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
RND 2:
Knit even around
Repeat rnds 1 & 2 until 46 sts remain, end on a rnd 1. (You will have 23 sts each ndl)
Work the decrease rnd only (rnd 1) two times - 38 sts remain (19 sts each ndl)
Using Kitchener stitch bind off and weave in ends.
Using size 8 (US) dpn's and MC (gold) p/u and knit 4 sts at upper edge of stocking. Continue to work
I-cord to desired length, fasten into loop for hanging.
Sit back and admire the beautiful work you have created!
Please feel free to post pictures of your finished projects in the comments or on the facebook page and show off your fabulous work! I hope you've enjoyed this pattern, I have many more to come! :p
MATERIALS:
Size (US) 8 needle with a 47 inch or larger loop
One skein of Caron Simply Soft Solids in "Autumn Maize" (looks like gold)
One skein of Caron Simply Soft Solids in "White"
Large eye blunt needle for weaving in ends
ABBREVIATIONS:
CO - cast on
K - knit
work - knit
P - purl
sts - stitches
RS - right side
WS - wrong side
yo - yarn over
sl - slip
ssk - slip slip knit
k2tog - knit 2 stitches together
p2tog - purl 2 stitches together
pwise - purl wise
wyib - with yarn in back
psso - pass slipped stitch over
sts - stitch
tbl - through the back loop
rnd- round
ndl - needle
MC - main color
CC - contrast color
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 74 sts using the long tail cast on method and the "White" (CC)
Split sts evenly on each needle, 37 sts/ndl, place marker and join for knitting in the round
Knit 2x2 ribbing for approx 1 1/2 - 2 inches
(K2, p2)
Begin Dragon Scale pattern:
Change to the "Autumn Maize" (MC)
RND 1:
Knit even
RND 2: (repeat for each ndl)
K4 yo k2 sl2 k1 p2sso k2 yo k1 yo k5 sl2 k1 p2sso k5 yo k1 yo k2 sl2 k1 p2sso k2 yo k4
RND 3:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 4: (repeat for each ndl)
K5 yo k1 sl2 k1 p2sso k1 yo k3 yo k4 sl2 k1 p2sso k4 yo k3 yo k1 sl2 k1 p2sso k yo k5
RND 5:
knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 6: (repeat for each ndl)
K6 yo sl2 k1 p2sso yo k5 yo k3 sl2 k1 p2sso k3 yo k5 yo sl2 k1 p2sso yo k6
RND 7:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 8: (repeat for each needle)
K1 yo k5 sl2 k1 p2sso k5 yo k1 yo k2 sl2 k1 p2sso k2 yo k1 yo k5 sl2 k1 p2sso k5 yo k1
RND 9:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 10: (repeat for each ndl)
K2 yo k4 sl2 k1 p2sso k4 yo k3 yo k1 sl2 k1 p2sso k1 yo k3 yo k4 sl2 k1 p2sso k4 yo k2
RND 11:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
RND 12: (repeat for each ndl)
K3 yo k3 sl2 k1 p2sso k3 yo k5 yo sl2 k1 p2sso yo k5 yo k3 sl2 k1 p2sso k3 yo k3
RND 13:
Knit even **KNIT ALL YO's TBL**
Repeat rnds 2-13 3 more times, you can adust the size of your stocking by adding or subtracting the amount of times you work this set of rnds.
Heel Flap with Heel Stitch
To set up the heel flap we are going to use the CC (white) and knit across the heel sts (RS). Next purl across the heel sts (WS). I do this just to establish my color change, if you feel comfortable skipping this step by all means go right ahead and just begin with row 1 and row 2 of the heel flap.
On ndl one join yarn with (CC) white, you should have 36 sts on this ndl
First: Knit across row (RS)
Second: Purl across row (WS)
Now begin the heel flap rows:
(RS) Row 1: *slip 1 st pwise wyib, k1. Repeat from * to end of row
(WS) Row 2: slip 1 st pwise, purl to end of row
Repeat these 2 rows until until 30 rows are complete, end with a row 2
Now we are going to turn the heel.
Turn Heel
The row will begin with 36 sts and end with 20 sts. We will still be using the (CC) white.
*note* sl1= slip 1 pwise wyib. This pertains to the RS rows.
(RS) Row 1: k20, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 2: sl1 pwise, p5, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 3: sl1, k6, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 4: sl1 pwise, p7, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 5: sl1, k8, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 6: sl1 pwise, p9, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 7: sl1, k10, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 8: sl1 pwise, p11, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 9: sl1, k12, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 10: sl1 pwise, p13, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 11: sl1, k14, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 12: sl1 pwise, p15, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 13: sl1, k16, ssk, k1, turn
(WS) Row 14: sl1 pwise, p17, p2tog, p1, turn
(RS) Row 15: sl1, k18, ssk, turn
(WS) Row 16: sl1 pwise, p18, p2tog, turn
20 sts remain
That completes the heel flap and the turning of the heel.
Now for the last part of the patten, the heel gusset, the foot, and the toe. After you finish turning the heel you end up with 20 stitches, that's where we are going to continue from.
HEEL GUSSET:
**place stitch markers as needed, I like to PM's to separate my heel sts from the sts I pick up and from my instep just to be safe but it's certainly not required**
1. Knit across the 20 heel flap stitches with the CC (white)
2. With the tip of the ndl and the MC (gold) p/u 15 sts along the side of the heel
3. P/u a st from the row below the first instep st to prevent a hole - you will have a total of 16 picked up sts
4. Slide sts to cable, move instep sts to shaft, work RND 2 of the Dragon Scale pattern across the 37 instep sts with MC (gold)
5. Slide instep sts onto cable
6. With MC (gold) p/u and knit a st from below the last instep st to prevent a hole
7. P/u 15 sts along the side of the heel - you will have a total of 16 picked up sts
8. Knit remaining heel section sts
9. Slide all heel section sts onto cable and the 37 instep sts onto shaft
10. Work RND 3 of Dragon Scale pattern across the instep sts, you will end at the BOR
SHAPE THE GUSSET:
**All decreases will be done in RND 1 of the next two rnds**
Decrease round
RND 1:
Heel ndl - k1, ssk, work to 3 sts from end, k2tog, k1
Instep ndl - work RND 4 (6)(8)(10)(12) of Dragon Scale pattern
Work even this rnd, NO decreases
RND 2:
Heel ndl - knit even
Instep ndl - work RND 5 (7)(9)(11)(13) of Dragon Scale pattern
Repeat rnds 1 and 2 until there are 73 sts remaining, 37 sts on instep ndl and 36 sts on heel ndl. Somehow I was short one stitch on the heel ndl, I have no idea where or how but it will be corrected in the next step. If you aren't short a stitch congrats you rock!
WORK THE FOOT:
If (like me) you are short one stitch on the heel ndl complete the next 2 rnds first then move on, if by chance you're not short then work a set of rnds 2-13 of the Dragon Scale pattern then move on to Shaping The Toe.
***TO INCREASE ONE STITCH***
Heel Ndl:
k2, kfb (will now have 4 sts on RH ndl), yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, sl2, k1, p2sso, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k4
Instep Ndl:
Work RND 2 of Dragon Scale pattern - k4, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, sl2, k1, p2sso, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k4
You have now completed rnd 2 of the set and will continue on from this point by working rnds 3-13 of the Dragon Scale pattern. Then move on to Shaping The Toe.
SHAPE THE TOE:
With the CC (white) knit 2 rnds even. I do this just to establish my color change but if you feel comfortable skipping this step by all means go ahead.
RND 1:
Heel ndl: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
Instep ndl: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
RND 2:
Knit even around
Repeat rnds 1 & 2 until 46 sts remain, end on a rnd 1. (You will have 23 sts each ndl)
Work the decrease rnd only (rnd 1) two times - 38 sts remain (19 sts each ndl)
Using Kitchener stitch bind off and weave in ends.
Using size 8 (US) dpn's and MC (gold) p/u and knit 4 sts at upper edge of stocking. Continue to work
I-cord to desired length, fasten into loop for hanging.
Sit back and admire the beautiful work you have created!
Please feel free to post pictures of your finished projects in the comments or on the facebook page and show off your fabulous work! I hope you've enjoyed this pattern, I have many more to come! :p