MERRY AND BRIGHT
Mollie Makes|Issue 135
Natalie Beard turns the festive décor hero into a colourful crochet number
Natalie Beard
MERRY AND BRIGHT

HOW TO MAKE A CROCHET STOCKING

MATERIALS

Scheepjes, Chunky Monkey, 100% acrylic, 100g/116m per ball; 1 ball each in Hot Pink (1257) (Yarn A), Orange (2002) (Yarn B), Ochre (1709) (Yarn C), Mustard (1823) (Yarn D), Evergreen (1062) (Yarn E), Ocean (2015) (Yarn F), Amethyst (1432) (Yarn G), Wild Orchid (1084) (Yarn H), Rose (1241) (Yarn I). For Scheepjes stockists, visit www.scheepjes.com/en

5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet hook

Yarn needle

9cm (3 5 /8) and 7cm (2¾) pom pom makers

Tassel maker or small hardback book

ABBREVIATIONS (UK)

ss slip stitch st(s) stitch(es) sp(s) space(s) ch chain dc double crochet tr treble crochet htr half treble crochet inc increase by working 2tr in next st yrh yarn round hook tr2tog work 2tr together, (yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) twice, yrh and draw through all loops on hook rep repeat bbl bobble, *yrh twice, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, (yrh, pull through two loops) twice; repeat from * in the same st until you have 6 loops on your hook, yrh, pull through all 6 loops at once pc popcorn stitch; work 6tr all in one st, remove live loop from hook, insert hook in top of first tr, place loop on hook and pull through crab st work dc from right to left magic ring make a magic ring, hold yarn in your hand and wrap working yarn around forefinger twice to create ring, slip ring off your finger and insert hook to pick up first st, ch3, then work the necessary sts for round 1 and close the ring tightly by pulling the loose end

TENSION

Work an even tension throughout, approx. 13sts and 18 rows to 10cm (4) over tr

FINISHED SIZE

Finished size of stocking measures approximately 65cm (25 5 /8) in height by 22cm (8¾) wide

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