These four rounds constitute the pattern. With wool your stocking is knitted; repeat these four rounds twice, that is, 8 rounds.

Coloured stripe.—Repeat pattern three times.

Stocking wool.—Repeat pattern twice.

Coloured stripe.—Repeat pattern once, break off coloured wool.

Stocking wool.—Repeat pattern once.

Knit 1, purl 1 alternately until your top measures 6 inches from casting on.

The rest of stocking knit according to receipt No. 1. (See directions for Stocking Leg.)

FANCY TOP, NO. 4