Celeste Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
Celeste Christmas Stocking
A festive favourite with a classic twist! The Celeste Stocking is worked from the leg down to the toe and features a traditional stranded colourwork pattern in five cheerful shades. The ribbed cuff, heel, and toe are worked in a solid contrast colour, and short rows shape the heel for a neat, structured finish. Whether hung on the mantle or gifted to a loved one, this stocking is a joyful blend of timeless Nordic charm and colourplay.
Size
One Size Only
Measurements not provided in the pattern – stocking fits typical standard holiday size for decoration/gift filling.
Yarn Requirements
| Colour Placement | Approximate Yarn Needed | Yarn Used | Meterage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern Colour 1 (solid rib, heel, toe) | 57 g | Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (91 m / 50 g) | 104 m |
| Pattern Colour 2 | 12 g | Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn | 22 m |
| Pattern Colour 3 | 37 g | Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn | 67 m |
| Pattern Colour 4 | 8 g | Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn | 15 m |
| Pattern Colour 5 | 22 g | Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn | 40 m |
| Total Meterage | — | — | 248 m |
Note: Yarn held single. Yardage includes all colours.
Project Details
Needles
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3 mm [US2½] circular / 40 cm
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4 mm [US6] circular / 40 cm
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3 mm [US2½] double-pointed needles
You may need to adjust needle size for stranded sections to match gauge.
Tension
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22 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette on 3 mm
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22 sts × 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stranded colourwork on 4 mm
Notions
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Leather strap (approx. 45 cm)
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2 Chicago screws
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Optional: decorative trim or ribbon
Construction
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Worked top-down
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Ribbed cuff, stranded leg, short-row heel
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Solid heel and toe
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Leather hanging loop added at the end
Skill Level
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★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5 – Intermediate to Advanced due to stranded work)