Drift Stocking is a minimalist chunky stocking that is knit toe up in the round. The 6-Stitch Spiral Cable Stitch creates the illusion of a drift of snow in winter. Its larger size will fit lots of small gifts, snacks, or toys. The perfect quick and easy knit to hang on your mantel during the Christmas season! The pattern is written to be knit with double pointed needles, but you can use circular if you prefer.

Difficulty:
Intermediate

Finished Size:
Circumference - 10” (27.9 cm)
Top of cuff to toe - 18” (45.7 cm)
Top of cuff to heel - 12” (30.5 cm)
Heel to toe - 6” (15.2 cm)

Yarn:
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Metallics (79% acrylic, 20% wool, 1% metallic; 106 yds 97 m/6 oz. 170g), color Starlight — 1 Skein

Needles:
Size U.S. 13 (9 mm) double pointed needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions:
Jumbo stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, size N (9 mm) crochet hook

Gauge:
9 sts and 12 rows = 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch with Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick