This Christmas Stocking in Bubble Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a whimsical textured holiday decoration with super bulky yarn.

This pattern creates a sturdy and substantial piece knitted flat on a long circular needle with super bulky yarn. The bigger the yarn, the bigger the knitting needles, the faster it knits up.

Additionally, there are no complicated heel and toe techniques. Instead, we easily shape the stocking foot with a series of basic increase and decrease stitches. Knit up these stockings to make beloved gifts for years to come.

Skill-Level: Intermediate. Best for knitters comfortable with Knit 4 Below, increase, and decrease techniques.

Knitting Needles: Circular Size 10 US (6.0 mm), Length 24″ or longer. Although this piece is knitted flat, a circular needle accommodates its length.

Note: We are intentionally knitting this pattern on smaller needles than the yarn gauge recommends. This tighter weave allows the bubble stitch texture to pop and keep the stocking’s contents inside without gaps or holes.

Knitting Techniques

• CO = Cast On Long Tail
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• K4B = Knit 4 Below
• KFB = Knit Front + Back to Increase
• PFB = Purl Front + Back to Increase
• K2TOG = Knit Two Sts Together to Decrease
• P2Tog = Purl Two Stitches Together to Decrease
• SSK = Slip, Slip, Knit to Decrease
• SSP = Slip, Slip, Purl to Decrease
• Rem = Number of Stitches Remaining on the Needle
• Cast Off Purlwise
• Weave in Yarn Tails
• PM = Place Marker
• SM = Slip Marker
• Rem = Number of stitches remaining needle