YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
3 pull skeins of Brown Sheep's Lamb's Pride Worsted
85% wool—15% mohair
3.5 ounces-(100 grams) - 190 yards-(173 meters)
350 yards-(320 meters) worsted weight yarn are required
For your stocking to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.
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SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- Size 9-(5.5 mm) - 10 inch-(25.4) straight needles
- Three size 9-(5.5 mm) double pointed needles; or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS
- Gauge ruler
- Two ring markers
- Yarn markers - number 10 crochet thread in a contrasting color is great for yarn markers
- Tapestry needle
GAUGE
- 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inch-(10 cm) on size 9-(5.5 mm) needles
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