Cast on some festive cheer in this Reindeer Stocking that will take pride of place in your home every Christmas.

The pattern is a fun way to practise sock knitting techniques and incorporates short rows, stranded colourwork and intarsia. The entire stocking is worked in the round, with a special trick for working intarsia seamlessly.

Find the pattern free on the Rowan website by clicking the link below.

Needles & accessories:
3.25mm (US 3) short circular or double pointed needles
3mm crochet hook (optional, for hanging chain)
Darning needle

Finished measurements:
Approx 25cm/ 10in diameter

Yarn used:
Rowan Valley Tweed
Approx 414m/ 452yds in background colour
Plus less than 207m/ 226yds in contrast colour

Recommended colours:
Background: Wolds Poppy (107)
Contrast: Malham (101)