17th round.--Dark k 1, light k 2, dark k 2, light k 2, dark k 1, light k 2, dark k 2, light k 2, repeat.
18th round.--Light k 2, *, dark k 4, light k 3, repeat from *, end light k 1, repeat.
19th round.--Light k 1, dark k 6, repeat. This round finishes the diamond.
Knit 3 rounds with dark wool.
Knit 1 round with light wool.
5th round.--K 1 with dark wool, k 1 with light alternately.
6th round.--K 1 with light wool, k 1 with dark alternately.
7th round.--Knit with light wool, which you afterwards break off.
8th round.--Knit with dark wool.
9th round.--K 1, p 1 alternately.
10th round.--P 1, k 1 alternately.
Repeat 9th and 10th rounds until your top measures, from casting on, _six_ inches.
Knit the rest of your stocking in Alloa yarn with needles No. 12.
Don't forget in the 1st round to take two stitches together at intervals, to make the number right for whichever stocking leg you are going to knit.
The Scotch custom of having wooden legs to dry the stockings on when they are washed, prevents their running up, and keeps them a very good shape.
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