December Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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December Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A textured Christmas stocking knitted from the leg down to the toe, with a stocking-stitch heel. Add a leather hanging strap and optional ribbon for a handmade Christmas decoration.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the pattern booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 4/5 on PetiteKnit’s scale. Sizes: One size.
Size and fit
| Size | Width (cm) | Leg length (cm) | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One size | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 20 stitches × 32 rows in the textured pattern on 3.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Knit a swatch in the pattern’s textured stitches, wash and block it, and adjust needle size to achieve the required gauge.
Needles: 3.5 mm circular needles (40 cm) and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Notions: 45 cm leather strap and two Chicago screws; decorative ribbon is optional.
Wild & Woolly yarn options
Choose African Expressions Harmony 10ply, Inca Spun Alpaca Wool Mix Worsted 10ply or Amano Warmi 10ply. Work one strand of your chosen yarn throughout. These are shop-approved alternatives to the designer’s yarn.
Estimated yarn requirements
| Size | Chosen 10ply yarn (m) |
|---|---|
| One size | 330 |
This is an equivalent-metre planning estimate for one stocking, not confirmed designer consumption for the substitutes. It converts the designer’s 200 g allowance at 165 metres per 100 g. Use 330 metres of your chosen yarn; do not split that quantity between the three choices.
Harmony supplies 87 metres per sale unit, Inca Spun Alpaca Wool Mix Worsted 100 metres and Amano Warmi 150 metres. Round up to whole sale units and allow extra for swatching or changing the stocking’s dimensions.
Swatch in the pattern’s textured stitches, wash and block, then check 20 stitches × 32 rows per 10 cm. Adjust needle size as needed and check that the fabric is firm enough for a hanging stocking; alpaca-rich blends can behave differently from wool.
Frequently asked questions
Is December Stocking sized as a wearable sock?
It is a one-size Christmas decoration. The listed measurements are 20 cm wide, with a 23 cm leg and a 21 cm foot; it is not graded by shoe size.
What do I need for the December Stocking hanging loop?
The pattern specifies a 45 cm leather strap and two Chicago screws. Decorative ribbon is optional, and these accessories are purchased separately.