This stocking is adapted from several patterns in Weldon's Practical Stocking Knitter, Volume 12. Men's cycling and golf stockings were worn with “plus-fours” or other short pants for active sports. Since both sports showed off the legs, flashy stockings were something to be proud of.
Approx Date:
1897
Designer:
Nancy Bush
Sock Type:
Historical
Yarn:
Fingering
Needles:
US 1
Stitches/Inch:
7.5
Pattern Source:
Knitting Vintage Socks & Stockings
