The Classic Christmas Stocking

As featured on Clover Needlecraft!

This classic Christmas Stocking pattern uses Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn in two colors, Cranberry and Fisherman, and it celebrates the beautiful colors of the Christmas season. Knit from the cuff to the toe in the round, the heel of the stocking is constructed using the German Short Rows or Wrap + Turn Short Rows method (your choice!). An I-cord is used to create a hook for hanging the stocking on your mantle.

This Christmas Stocking pattern produces a large stocking with a folded-over cuff and contrasting heel and toe colors to hang amidst your tree and trimmings. It’s perfect for filling up with stocking stuffers for kids of all ages. You can personalize it by adding an initial or Christmas tree in duplicate stitch on the leg of the stocking, or keep it simple and classic.

For a tutorial on how to do the Wrap+Turn Short Rows Method for the heel, head to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@bearsdenessentials/videos

PATTERN DETAILS:

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

MATERIALS:

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick Yarn 

[106 Yards (97 meters) | 170 grams (6 oz) | Super Bulky Weight (Category 6)]

• Stocking requires 2 skeins (1 in each color): Main Color (MC), Contrast Color 1 (CC1)
• RECOMMENDED COLORS & Approx. Amount Needed: 
• MC – “Cranberry” [ 106 Yards (97 meters) | 170 grams (6 oz)]
• CC1 – “Fisherman” [ 106 Yards (97 meters) | 170 grams (6 oz)]

Knitting Needles:

• US Size 13 (9.00mm) Clover Takumi Bamboo Circular Knitting Needles 16” (41cm)

• US Size 13 (9.00mm) Clover Takumi Bamboo Double-Pointed Knitting Needles 7” (18cm)

Notions:

• Stitch Markers– 1 unique stitch marker for marking the end-of-the-round
• Jumbo Darning Needle (to weave in loose ends)
• Clover Knitting Needle Point Protectors (recommended but not required – helps prevent stitches from slipping off the needles)
• Flexible Stitch Holder

GAUGE:

• Gauge: Approx. 10 sts/13.5 rounds = 4 inches square in pattern stitch (after blocking) using 9.0mm/US 13 needles

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

• Finished Width of Cuff Folded Over: ~9” (23 cm)
• Finished Length from Top of Cuff Folded Over to Start of Heel: ~13.5” (34.5 cm)
• Finished Length from Center of Heel to Center of Toe: ~10” (25.5 cm)

Please note this is a digital download of the pattern in PDF format. Refunds are not given on any digital listing.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COPYRIGHT: This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern may not be copied, sold, or distributed in any way. You may print one copy for personal use but may not print multiples to distribute, nor may you share the digital file. You may sell the finished product. Please tag us on social media to show us your finished knits! IG: @bearsdenessentials