Mouse over each swatch to see the full skein.

Main Color		Contrast Color
Select Main ColorWhite Musket Fawn Moorit Sholmit Emsket Black		Select Contrast ColorWhite Musket Fawn Moorit Sholmit Emsket Black

 

Yarn Only (you already have a copy of Designs for Knitting Kilt Hose and Knickerbocker Stockings )		Yarn and Designs for Knitting Kilt Hose and Knickerbocker Stockings (save $3.00 over price if purchased separately!)
$25.00		$37.00

 

Each Knickerbocker Stockings Kit will make a pair of stockings similar to the blue and white checked model on the right and contains:

3 oz Elemental Affects Jumper Weight (Fingering) Shetland in your Main Color, approx. 345 yds., natural color 100% North American Shetland Wool and

2 oz Elemental Affects Jumper Weight (Fingering) Shetland in your Contrast Color, approx. 230 yds., natural color 100% North American Shetland Wool

If you already own Designs for Knitting Kilt Hose and Knickerbocker Stockings , you do not need to purchase it again. If you do not already have a copy of this classic, you may purchase it with the kit at a savings. The Shepherd's Plaid pattern is found on pp. 58B through 69.

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Suggested Needle Size, Gauge, Notions and Other Materials: US1 to 3/2.5mm-3.25 -- probably a US 2 would be "just right" for most of you - either dpns or two circular needles, your choice; tapestry needle

Skill Level: Enthusiastically Intermediate - not because the knitting is so difficult (it isn't) but because Lady Gainsford wrote in an older style which requires more of the reader/knitter

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Here's a delightful use of Fair Isle for you -- stockings that capture the delights of plaid in natural colors of Shetland wool. The double-thickness created by the color pattern will also keep your feet toasty warm on even the coldest days, and the strength of Shetland yarn will insure that your beautiful stockings will last and last and last.