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  by Amy King
Sexy. That's the
only word I have for these. Paired with a seductive outfit, garters and
attitude, you will be all set. These stockings knit up super fast and
will fit most anyone. You'll be turning heads in no time.
My inspiration
was a type of fishnet socks I used to own. I loved the look, but my
toes would always try to escape the net and would be threatened with
strangulation. Style is important but my discomfort is where I draw the
line.
My solution is
this schoolgirl fishnet-styled thigh high made with elastic cotton
yarn. The back is laced up for extra sex appeal and to adjust for size.
One pair of these could essentially fit you now and after all
those cookie binges.
The pattern
looks more complicated than it really is. But you don't have to tell
anyone else that. The key is to knit it smaller than you think it needs
to be. The stitch pattern only shows up really well when its stretched
out being worn.
Knitty has a great
article on creating socks from the toe up. [I also use only 4 DPNs
while many people use 5 now. My pattern is easily adaptable to using
more needles.] Check it out for the method that makes you most
comfortable.
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 photos: Amy King
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SIZE
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Women's
M[L]
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
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The stockings will
fit a large man, if you can get them on him.
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 Elann Esprit [50g, 170m/186yds
stretched); color: 3794 Wine; 2[3] balls
4 US 4 (3.5mm) double-pointed
needles
US 4 (3.5mm) straight needles
3-5 yards of rattail or satin
ribbon.
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GAUGE
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20 sts/??? rows =
4" in stockinette stitch
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STITCH PATTERNS
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Fishnet Patt 1
(foot)
Row1: *YO, k2tog*, rep to end
Row2: K.
Row3: *YO, skp*, rep to end
Row4: K.
Fishnet Patt 2
(leg)
Row1: K2, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row2: K.
Row3: K2, *yo, skp, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row4: K.
Fishnet Patt 3
(flat)
Row1: Sl1, k1, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row2: P.
Row3: Sl1, k1, *yo, skp, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row4: P.
Fishnet Inc Patt
(flat)
Row1: Sl1, m1, k1, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, m1, k1.
Row2: P.
Row3: Sl1, m1, *yo, skp, rep from * to last st, m1, k1.
Row4: P.
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DIRECTIONS
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With a figure eight CO, CO 16
sts. Divide sts between 2 dpns.
Knit all stitches off needle 1 with
needle 3.
Knit all stitches off needle 2 with needle
4.
Note: One row will have twisted stitches;
don't forget to knit into the back of the stitch to even out those
twisted ones when you come to them.
Join and beg working in the round.
Rnd 1: M1, k4. These stitches will go on
needle 3. The next stitch as the beg of the round. With another dpn,
k4, m1. This is needle 1. Use another dpn [needle 2] to
m1, k8 ,m1. K 5 sts from needle 3.
 Begin working in St st
increasing as follows:
Rnd 1: K.
Rnd 2:
Needle 1: K to last st, m1, k1. Needle
2: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. Needle 3: K1, m1, k to end.
Rep these 2 rnds to 40(48) sts. (Needle 1:
10(12) sts, Needle 2: 20(24) sts, Needle 3: 10(12) sts).
Work 4(2) rnds even.
Work in Patt 1 until sock measures 4 inches less
from heel to toe than the length you want your sock to be.
HEEL
Needle 1: K. Needle 2: Work in Patt
1. Needle 3: K.
Rep this rnd 3 more times.
Work a short row heel but do
not wrap the sts.
LEG
Rnd
1:
Needle 1: K. Needle 2: Work in Patt
1. Needle 3: K.
Rep this rnd 3more times.
Work in Patt 2 for 3 inches.
Change to straight needles and, turning work
after every row (working flat, back and forth), work in Patt 3 until
piece measures 1 inch less than the length of your heel to your calf
muscle.
Work 1[2] sets of Inc Patt.
Work in Patt 3 until your piece measures 2 inches
below the knee.
Work 2[3] sets of Inc Patt.
For a taller stocking, work 2 or more reps of
Patt 3.
Next row: Sl1, k to end.
Next row: Sl1, p to end.
Row 1: Sl1, k1, yo, k2tog, *k1, p1, rep
from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, yo, k2.
Rows 2 and 4: Sl1, p1, *p1, k1, rep from *
to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 3: Sl1, k1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2
sts, k2.
Rep these 4 rows 2 more times.
Next row: Sl1, k1, *yo, k2tog, rep from *
to last 2 sts, k2.
P 1 row even.
Next row: Sl1, p1, *k1, p1, rep from * to
end.
Next Row, Sl1, *p1, k1, rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows 1 more time.
BO.
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FINISHING
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 Wash and block to size.
Weave in ends.
Lace back seam tog.
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ABOUT THE DESIGNER
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 Amy is going crazy in
Maine, working as a potter and mom to a 3 year old.
Her knitting
exploits can be seen at theboogerblog.blogspot.com
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Pattern
& images © 2004 Amy King. Contact Amy
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