A stylish stocking designed in a classic Christmas colour combination. It is worked in the round on double pointed needles from the top down and features a simple rib cuff, colour work leg and foot and an afterthought heel. The Christmas tree motifs and borders are worked from colour charts using the stranded method.

Finished measurements:
Circumference: 33cm/13in
Length from top of cuff to tip of toe: 46.5cm/18 1/2in

You will need:
1 x 100g Hayfield Bonus DK in ‘Ladybird’
1 x 100g Hayfield Bonus DK in ‘Cream’
Set of 4mm/US 6 DPNs
2 x stitch markers
Piece of contrasting scrap yarn - 1m/1.10yds approx.
Ribbon - 50cm/0.55yds approx. (optional)
Sewing thread and needle (optional)