SANTA TEA COSY

This delightful Santa tea cosy knitting pattern is just whats needed to keep the teapot warm this winter. Santa is a jolly old fellow and he will cheer up any Christmas Tea time.




To make the Santa Claus tea cosy you will need...
5.5 mm, UK size 5 or US size 9 knitting needles,
4.00 mm, UK size 8 or US size 6 Knitting needles,
50g Red Double knitting wool,
25g white double knitting wool,
25g black double knitting wool,
25g Yellow double knitting wool,
25g Peach double knitting wool,
1 balls of Patons Whisper or Lana Grossa knitting wool white, (for hair and beard)
1 white pom-pom and Stuffing.

Divide the Red ball of wool into two balls so that the yarn can be used as double thickness but knitted up as a single strand.

The Back
Using size 5.5mm knitting needles and double thickness white yarn cast on 28 stitches and work 4 rows in straight garter stitch (Knit each row)

Change to Red wool and work 22 rows of Stocking Stitch (one row knit, one row purl) **

Leave the stitches on a spare needle until later. The Front
Work as given for the back to **

Shaping the top...
Using Red wool as a double yarn proceed to knit across the tea cosy front and then tea cosy back as Follows...

Shaping the top Row 1: *K5, K2 tog* repeat to end

Next and every alternate row Purl.

Row 3: *K4, K2 tog* repeat to end.
Row 5: *K3, K2 tog* repeat to end.
Row 7: *K2, K2 tog* repeat to end.
Row 9: *K1, K2 tog* repeat to end.
Row 11: *K2 tog* repeat to end.

Thread the end of the yarn through the remaining stitches and through the loop of the yarn itself and draw up the knitting tightly and Finnish off.

With the front and back right sides together, sew about 9.5cm from the finishing off point down the side seam towards the cast on edge.

At the bottom of each side seam, sew about 3cm upwards. The holes are left for the teapot handle and spout.

Santa's Head
Using size 4.00mm needles and peach wool cast on 8 stitches.

Row 1: Inc in every stitch

Next and every alternate row Purl

Row 3: *K1, inc in next stitch* to end
Row 5: *K2, inc in next stitch* to end
Row 7: *K3, inc in next stitch* to end
Row 9: *K4, inc in next stitch* to end
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: K18 in hair wool, K12 peach, K18 hair wool
Row 12: K18 hair, P12 peach, K18 hair

Row 13: P18 hair, K12 peach, P18 hair
Row 14: K18 hair, P12 peach, K18 hair

Repeat the last to rows 4 more times.

Next row: Knit
Next Row: Purl

Decrease Head
Row 1: *K4, K2 tog* repeat to end.

Next and every alternate row Purl.

Row 3: *K3, K2 tog* repeat to end.
Row 5: *K2, K2 tog* repeat to end.
Row 7: *K1, K2 tog* repeat to end.
Row 9: *K2 tog* repeat to end.

Thread the end of the yarn through the remaining stitches and through the loop of the yarn itself and draw up the knitting tightly and Finnish off. With right sides facing sew row ends together, turn stuff and sew the head to the body with the head seam at the back.

Santa's nose
With single thread and size 4.00mm needles cast on 10 stitches and sticking stitch 4 rows.

Next row: K2 tog to end

Thread the end of the yarn through the remaining stitches and through the loop of the yarn itself and draw up the knitting tightly and Finnish off. Sew row ends together lightly stuff and sew into position on Santa's face.

Santa's Beard
Using size 4.00mm needles and Hair wool cast on 15 stitches and work 8 rows in stocking stitch.

Row 9: K2 tog, K11, K2 tog
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: K2 tog, K9, K2 tog
Row 12: P2 tog, P7, P2 tog
Row 13: K2 tog, K5, K2 tog
Row 14: Purl
Row 15: K2 tog, K3, K2 tog
Row 16: K2 tog, K1, K2 tog
Row 17: Purl
Row 18: K1, K2 tog
Row 19: K2 tog
Finish off

Sew beard into place on Santa's face beneath his nose. Embroider on eyes and using hair wool, sew on some eyebrows.

Santa's Hat
Using size 4.00mm needles and white wool cast on 58 stitches and work 4 rows in garter stitch.

Change to single strand red wool and continue...


Knit 4 rows in stocking stitch

Next row: *K2 tog, K6* to last two stitches, K2
Work 3 rows

Next row: *K2 tog, K5* to last stitch, K1
Work 3 rows

Next row: *K2 tog, K4* to last stitch, K1
Work 3 rows

Next row: *K2 tog, K3* to last stitch, K1
Work 3 rows

Next row: *K2 tog, K2* to last stitch, K1
Work 3 rows

Next row: *K2 tog, K1* to last stitch, K1
Work 3 rows

Next row: *K2 tog* to last stitch, K1
Work 3 rows

Next row: *K2 tog* to end

Thread the end of the yarn through the remaining stitches and through the loop of the yarn itself and draw up the knitting tightly and Finnish off. Sew row ends together and sew a pom-pom to the hat tip.

Coat Fronts
With Size 4.00mm needles and white knitting wool cast on 42 stitches and work 4 rows garter stitch, cast off. Stitch up the centre front of Santa's tummy.

Belt
With Size 5.5mm needles and double black knitting wool cast on 30 stitches, knit one row and cast off. Make two belts. Stitch one across the centre back of the tea cosy.

Buckle
With size 4.00mm needles and double Yellow wool cast on 5 stitches and knit 2 rows.
Next Row: K2, bring yarn forward and over needle K2 tog, K1

Work 2 more rows Garter stitch and cast off.

Thread the buckle onto the remaining belt piece and sew onto the centre front of the tea cosy.

www.santaspostbag.co.uk/Santa-claus-teacosykn...

Sleeping Cute

Hey girls,

i just downloaded the pattern for the Madeleine Mini Bloomers below


These are no prim and proper Victorian bloomers, as you can see. They sit low on the waist, and are scandalously brief. The back view is particularly flattering. The waistband is sewn with two rows of elastic, and the legs are cinched with a length of ribbon. With just two pattern pieces, a beginner who is comfortable with elastic and buttonholes can make these.

The pattern is put together like any Burdastyle pattern. You just print out the sheets and tape them together to form the pattern. It’s multi-sized for XS to XL, which encompasses the usual sizes 0-18 in Colette Patterns’ range.
Download the Madeleine Mini Bloomers pattern!
http://www.colettepatterns.com/blog/colette-patterns-news/free-pattern-to-download-the-madeleine-mini-bloomers

Projects for 2011

2011 calendar projects

Gifts for friends , family and frosting up your own closet

If you have already bought your Christmas copy of Making Jewellery then you will have your free 2011 calendar! It contains 8 exclusive projects for you to make and the instructions are now online.




www.makingjewellery.com/CalendarProjects/index.html

Santa Hat knitting Pattern

 

Sizes:Adult (Children ages 10-12)

Gauge:
16 sts=4" in St st with Cotton Chenille

Materials:
Size 6 US (4.25 mm) 16" circular needles
Size 6 US (4.25 mm)double points
One ball Splash (Color White #101) by Crystal Palace Yarns
100% polyester
94 yards/100 grams
Two skeins Cotton Chenille (Color Apple Red #8166) by Crystal Palace Yarns
100% mercerized cotton
98 yards/50 grams

Instructions
With Splash and circular needles, CO 70 (60) sts. Join being careful not to twist. Place marker for beg of round.
Knit with Splash for 9 rounds. (Note: if you want a wider Splash band of eyelash, knit 12-15 rounds.)
Change to Cotton Chenille and knit in St st for 7" for crown of hat.
Begin dec rows as follows (when diameter gets too small for circular needles, change to the double point needles).
*K8, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 8 (7) rounds
*K7, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 8(7) rounds
*K6, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 8 (7) rounds
*K5, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 8 (7) rounds
*K4, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 4 (3) rounds
*K3, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 4 (3) rounds
*K2, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 4 (3) rounds
*K1, k2tog; rep from *
Knit 2 (2) rounds
K2tog around until 1 st remains and fasten off.

Make a Splash Pom-Pom and attach.

http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/holsantahat3.htm

Summer Sangria recipe

Summer Sangria recipe

Sugar free recipe for Summer Sangria punch - make a big jug of this and your guests will be smiling!

Ingredients

Juice 3 large oranges
100ml brandy
8 tbsp Canderel granules
1 bottle chilled rose wine
1 lemon, sliced
2 medium oranges cut into small chunks
2 ripe peaches, stoned and chopped

Directions

Pour the orange juice and brandy into a large jug. Stir in the Canderel, when dissolved, add the rose wine, orange chunks,lemon slices and peaches.

Top up with soda water depending on how strong you like it.

http://mycookbook.all4women.co.za/view/1463/summer_sangria_recipe.html

Laughing is so healthy

He who laughs last.....

Laughing is a wonderful gift to the human race and there are many benefits to a good burst of laughter.

Laughter is a wonderful gift to the human race and we are the only animals who laugh (I am sure you have never seen a giraffe giggle or a lion chortle).

Laughing is good for you

It releases endorphins to lift your mood and improve your wellbeing. In China they have laugh circles where all the people gather before a meeting and laugh for five minutes.

Norman Cousins cured himself from cancer by renting funny movies and laughing himself well.

I think we sometimes take life to seriously, we need to laugh at ourselves and at situations more

You will notice how quickly laughter breaks the ice or lightens up the situation. Laughter is also infectious: it multiplies when shared.

Leo Buscalia used to stop his students regularly in the corridor and ask them; “Are you happy?”, “Yes Sir,” would come the reply. “Are you sure?”, “Yes Sir,” “Well then inform your face.” 

So show your joy, your love your celebration of this wonderful adventure called life on your face and share a little laughter today.

http://all4women.co.za/inspirational/positive-minute-42-laughter.html

Respecting Other People’s Time

Respecting Other People’s Time

The other day I had an appointment to meet someone late in the afternoon. In order to meet them, I would have to cut short an outing with some friends. Traffic was heavy and, worried that I would be late, I alerted the other person to let them know that I was on the way. I needn’t have worried, as it turned out. She didn’t show up until well over an hour after the intended time (leaving me to cool my heels the entire time) and then professed ignorance over the fact that we were meeting at that time, even though she had responded to my message about being on my way. It was very irritating. I could have spent more time with my friends rather than rushing off. Also, I didn’t appreciate her lack of apology and felt she was trying to make me seem like the wrong one because I had stupidly turned up on time. It was very unprofessional.
Perhaps that’s why respecting other people’s time is such an important part of civility. You can pay someone back their money but you can never repay time, which is why nobody likes to have it wasted. It shows carelessness, selfishness, and a lack of respect… not exactly a great image boost, is it? Follow these tips to help you practice good time etiquette:
-Conduct transactions as efficiently as possible. Whether you’re at the bank, grocery store, gym, or post office, you should make an effort to get in and out in a reasonable amount of time. It drives me nuts when I’m waiting in an endless line at the grocery store and the person in front of me is chatting away distractedly on the cell phone while the cashier fights to get his attention, or decides to rifle through her purse because she doesn’t even have her money ready. Be friendly, be prepared, be focused, and be ready to move on.
-Stick to your meeting times. Was that conference call at noon, or one? You had better make sure. Also consider whether differing time zones might be a factor. I once set up a phone interview and the guy was an hour late—because he lived in a different time zone. Always give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination, ensuring that you have gasoline and clear directions beforehand. It’s better to get there a little early and have to sit in your car for a few minutes than show, realize there’s nowhere to park, and wind up 10 minutes late because you didn’t budget enough time.
-Inform people as soon as possible if you are running late. Oftentimes things happen that are beyond our control. Babysitters cancel, we get held up at work, traffic backs up… what can you do? Well, the least thing you should do is alert the person you are meeting as soon as you can. Give them the option to reschedule if that’s more convenient for them. And apologize sincerely. Even if it’s not your fault that it’s bumper-to-bumper, you should at least sound remorseful for the delay. After all, couldn’t you have left a bit earlier to avoid rush hour?
-Don’t waste people’s time. If you know you’re absolutely not interested in say, a job candidate or a salesperson pitching a service you don’t want, why schedule the meeting? If you’re on the fence, go ahead—you might change your mind. But I’ve heard enough tales of people showing up for interviews (having spent days preparing) only to be told the position has already been filled, or that they didn’t have the suitable skills—which a quick glance at their resume would have told HR. It’s so demoralizing, and a huge waste of time.

http://peggyparks.wordpress.com/

Nipple Covers

Most of a woman’s wardrobe would camouflage this physical display except for the thin knits and smooth fitting garments so often worn around Christmas time.

This is not a new technique. For years bandages have been used by models for runway fashion shows and photo shoots. Nipple covers are cute and much easier to remove!

http://plussizebrasandpanties.blogspot.com/2009_11_01_archive.html

gOt 2 gO

What has got 2 go
that time of the year - we are looking at making changes and new years resolutions for 2011

I let you be the judge of that one, and share if you dare, by pushing comment, just one word add to our list of that item, thing, person in your life you kiss goodbye

Today’s tip is to keep an “Item Budget” in your house — and before you buy something new, you must get rid of something old.

This tip was submitted by Evert from London, UK, who writes:
http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/tip-9-only-buy-new-things-when-replacing-something-old/

Girls Cravings?

• is so much more than a book
• is independent women-owned business
• is to help me find and keep up with everything that is new and cool
• is a tremendous resource for all of us who simply don’t have time to research the best of the best!
• is connects me to other women who are dealing with similar challenges
• is exactly what inspires me in my day-to-day business
• is a directory of powerful and successful women open to sharing
• is not your boring old ‘women’s network.’
•  you’re sure to find a reflection of yourself to inspire and motivate. CRAVE

http://thecravecompany.com/

Face Mask DIY

How to Make a Lemon Olive Oil Mask

Pamper your face with this whip-it-up-quick,

DIY facial recipe

While it's lovely to indulge in a fancy facial at a spa or buy a mask in the beauty aisle, making your own face mask using a few ingredients found in your pantry can be an affordable alternative to expensive treatments and products. This homemade lemon olive oil mask recipe will only take you a few minutes to whip up, cost you close to nothing and pamper and nourish your face. Let's chat about the benefits of the ingredients in this recipe:

In a nutshell, olive oil moisturizes skin and lemon lightens and brightens. Olive oil is chock full of Vitamins C, D and E, antioxidants and iron, all of which help your skin regenerate and retain moisture. When olive oil is combined with lemon juice, wrinkles and impurities such as blackheads diminish -- pretty sweet, huh? Add in oatmeal and it will help treat blotchy skin. And go one step further by adding egg whites to this mask and you'll get a tightening effect. Unsurprisingly, olive oil is best suited for dry skin, but this lemon olive oil face mask is great for normal, combination, oily and acne-prone skin due to the combination of ingredients. Here's how to make it:

Lemon Olive Oil Mask

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
A few drops fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal (cooled)
1 egg white

Directions
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, oatmeal and egg white until smooth. Spread on your face and neck. Leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with your favorite facial moisturizer

http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/article/lemon-olive-oil-mask-recipe?lc=tbn300x250

Something 4 your Xmas Stocking

Tinsel on your Christmas tree.
Sequins on your blouse.
Why not a little sparkle in your makeup?
This season, holiday makeup is all about two things: jewel tones and metallics.
 New aqua blues, apple greens and rich purples line cosmetic store shelves next to silvers and golds. And glitter -- glitter is everywhere.

http://expertskincare.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html

A Touch of Colour

Have your nipples faded over the years?
We all know the toll age takes on us, tired looking skin, wrinkles, age spots and faded nipples.
Well just like putting the blush back in your cheeks with a touch of rouge you can restore the pinkness of your long neglected nipples by adding a touch of colour.
Apparently "Pink Nipple" will leave them pink and fresh.

http://www.gayeland.com/snot-exactly-what-i-wanted/

Common Scents

“COMMON SCENTS” When Veronica is visiting Betty, who”s working at the mall, she spots a new ‘parfumerie’ shop (a sort where they sell perfume only). She walks in and nearly gets spritzed to death by the overzealous salesgirls. When nothing in the store seems to grab her, she decides to go make her own scent, with the help of Ginger, who’s done this before. Veronica makes a scent that drives everybody ecstatic, and that’s because of the secret scent-the scent of money. That’s right, she adds something that simulates the aroma of money. Everybody is drawn to it, but they can’t seem to put their finger on it (and Ron’s not telling). When she brings the scent to the manager of the parfumerie, he flips and wants to sell the scent, which they’ve now named ‘Veronica’. As people hoard into the store wondering about the special scent, one person shows up who can pick up the scent of money from 100 miles away-Crickett O’Dell. Crickett spoils the ‘secret’ and sort of takes the excitement away . Once the ‘secret’ is out, the ‘fashionistas’ seem to lose interest! Then Betty (who’s working at a snack shop in the mall) shows up. People in the mall want to know what the scent is that Betty’s wearing. She tells them the only thing on her is a mixture of cleaner and corn dog batter from the snack shop. Everybody starts to freak out over that scent, and wants to try to simulate that! Veronica realizes this whole perfume situation really STINKS!

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/news/114183672448763.htm

What the Fudge!

Microwave Butter Toffee

Fill your Christmas candy tins or bowls with this golden, nutty toffee. Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup softened butter
2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cups chopped walnuts
Directions: In a large microwave safe bowl, mix sugar, butter, water and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stirring every 2 minutes, heat 6 to 8 minutes longer or until thickened and gold in color. Add vanilla and stir well.
Pour mixture into 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread chocolate chips over hot toffee. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely. Break into pieces.

Two-Minute Microwave Fudge

This fudge will take a teeny bit longer than two minutes before it's ready to eat, but prep time is a snap! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter
3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions: Place ingredients (except nuts) in bowl, but do not mix. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Fold in nuts. Pour mixture into a buttered 8-inch square baking dish. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until set.

Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

With only three ingredients and your microwave you can satisfy your (or anyone else's) craving for peanut butter fudge in just minutes. Ingredients: 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
12 oz. peanut butter
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
Directions: In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-proof bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter on high for 3 minutes. Stir well. Add milk and stir until well blended. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate to chill. Makes approximately 42 pieces.

Microwave Hard Candy

Got a sweet tooth? No problem. Now you can make your favorite hard candy in minutes with the convenience of your microwave. Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. flavoring*
Food coloring
Directions: Thoroughly mix sugar and light corn syrup in a glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Quickly stir the sugar mixture and then cover with a new sheet of plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir.
After boiling has ceased, stir in coloring and flavoring. Quickly pour syrup onto a waxed paper covered cookie sheet or into nonstick sprayed molds.
Cool completely before breaking into pieces. Store in airtight container between sheets of waxed paper.
*Flavoring may include lemon, vanilla, cherry, almond, peppermint or other extract.

Microwave tips

• When you try a new microwave recipe, jot down the results right on the recipe so that next time you will know the changes or adjustments you need to make.
• For best results, use metal measuring cups for both liquid and dry measurements. The glass measuring cups normally used for liquid measurement allow too much variation in amounts, producing variations in results.

Note: All microwaves are not created equal. These recipes are designed to work in a standard household microwave with a power rating between 600 to 700 watts. Mini-microwaves and/or commercial microwaves are not recommended.
http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/1793/christmas-candy-from-the-microwave

Xmas Stocking

MATERIALS
TLC by Red Heart/Coats & Clark, 5oz/140g skeins, each approx 253yd/231m (acrylic)

1 skein each in #5289 copper (A), #5768 fuchsia (B), #5911 cherry red (C) and #5915 claret (D)

One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 16"/40cm long

One set (4) dpn size 7 (4.5mm)

Stitch markers and holder

Bobbins
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7µ" x 21"/18.5 x 53cm
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows to 4"/10cm over St st using size 7 (4.5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTES
1) When changing colors, twist yarn on WS to prevent holes. 2) Wind A, B and C onto bobbins and work each heart motif and background color with separate bobbins.
CUFF
Beg at bottom edge, with straight needles and A, cast on 68 sts. Work in garter st for 6 rows.
Beg chart pat
Row 1 (RS) K4 with A, pm, beg with st 1 of chart, work to st 17, then work sts 4-17 three times, work st 18 once, pm, k4 with A. Cont in this way, working to row 24 and keeping 4 sts each side in garter st. When chart is completed, cont to work all sts in garter st for 3 rows. Change to circular needle. Next row (WS) K4, place these 4 sts on a holder, k to end. Next (joining) rnd [K 1 st from needle tog with 1 st from holder] twice, pm, [k 1 st from needle tog with 1 st from holder] twice, k to end-64 sts. P 1 rnd even. Turn work so that WS of cuff is facing you. Change to C and work even in St st for 4"/10cm. Dec rnd K2, k2 tog, k to last 4 sts before marker, SSK, k2-62 sts. Rep dec rnd every 3"/7.5cm twice more-58 sts. Work even until C measures 12="/31.5cm from beg.
Heel
Next 2 rows With straight needles and A, k15, place next 28 sts on holder; join A, turn and p30. Work back and forth in St st for 14 rows.
Turn heel
Next (dec) row (RS) K19, SKP, turn. Next (dec) row Sl 1, p8, p2tog, turn. Next (dec) row Sl 1, k8, SKP, turn. Rep last 2 rows until 14 sts rem, end with a WS row.
Foot
Next rnd With circular needle and B, k7, pm (beg of rnd), k7, pick up and k 10 sts along side edge of heel, pm (first dec marker), k 28 sts from holder, pm (2nd dec marker), pick up and k 10 sts along side edge of heel-62 sts. Next rnd K to beg of rnd marker. Next (dec) rnd K to within 2 sts of first dec marker, k2tog, k to 2nd dec marker, SKP, k to end-60 sts. Cont in St st and rep dec rnd every 3rd rnd 7 times more-46 sts. Work even until foot measures 8="/21.5cm from back edge of heel.
Shape toe
Divide sts between 3 dpn as foll: 11 sts on first dpn, 24 sts on 2nd dpn and 11 sts on 3rd dpn. Change to B. Next (dec) rnd On first dpn, k to within last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on 2nd dpn, k1, SKP, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on 3rd dpn, k1, SKP, k to end-42 sts. K 3 rnds even. Rep dec rnd on next rnd, then every 3rd rnd once more, every other rnd twice, every rnd 4 times-10 sts. Cut yarn, draw through rem sts and secure.
FINISHING

Embroidery
On cuff, outline B side of heart with straight stitches using D as in photo. On C side of heart, sew a lazy daisy flower with a French knot center using D. On stocking, use B, C and D to sew lazy daisy flowers in a random pat.
I-cord hanging loop
With dpn and D, cast on 3 sts. Work I-cord as foll: *Next row (RS) With 2nd dpn, k3, do not turn. Slide sts back to beg of needle to work next row from RS; rep from * until Icord measures 2="/6.5cm from beg. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail into tapestry needle, then weave needle through sts; fasten off. Sew to inside back edge.

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/nov04_stocking.html