10th round.—Dark k 3, *, crimson k 2, dark k 6, repeat from *, end dark k 3.
Repeat these 10 rounds three times more. Break off crimson wool.
41st round.—Knit all.
42nd round.—K 1, p 1 alternately.
43rd round.—P 1, k 1 alternately.
Repeat 42nd and 43rd rounds until your stocking top measures, from casting on, six inches.
The rest of stocking is knitted in Alloa yarn with needles No. 12. You can knit it either as pattern No. 1 or 2. See "Stocking Leg." Having 80 stitches on your needle, you must, in commencing the ribbing, narrow off the extra stitches.
ZIGZAG TOP IN FINGERING, No. 6
Required.—4 needles No. 10. 3-ply Fingering wool in two colours ½ cut of each.