Clever Hands Knitting Pattern 30

A Christmas stocking with slipped stitch pattern in 8 ply.

Looking for something small and personal to gift this Christmas? What better than one of these hand knitted Christmas stockings filled with small gifts or treats. This pattern will make approximately 5 stockings.

A great pattern for any knitter –it uses two festive colours in a simple slip stitch pattern. In addition the white stocking edging and the loop used to hang the stocking from the Christmas tree are worked in garter or knit stitch. There are few rows with simple decreases at either the beginning or end of the row, and three seams to sew together. A great way to practice your basic knitting and sewing skills.

Yarn required:
1 x 50g 8 ply main colour
1 x 50g 8 ply contrast colour
1 x 50g 8 ply fluffy or boucle yarn
Needles and other things needed 4 mm needles, wool needle for sewing and scissors.

Sizes: One size

Measurements:
Height – approximately 15 cm or 6 inches
Boot width – approximately 12 cm or 4 3/4 inches
Top of stocking width- approximately 8 cm or 3 1/4 inches

The yarn quantity makes approximately 5 stockings.