This personalized Christmas Stocking is sure to become an heirloom that they looking forward to hanging year after year. Why not start a tradition of handmade stockings this year?
Materials:
- 2 balls Elann.com Peruvian Highland Wool in shade 0100 Natural, or about 150 yards of medium weight yarn of your choice
- 2 balls Elann.com Peruvian Highland Wool in shade 2055 Ruby, or about120 yards of medium weight yarn of your choice
- 1 ball Elann.com Peruvian Highland Wool in shade 1440 Sherwood Forest, or about 100 yards of medium weight yarn of your choice
- 1 size 6 US (4 mm) 16 inch circular needle
- 2 size 5 US (3.75 mm) double pointed needles
- Yarn needle, tape measure, crochet hook, stitch marker
Gauge:
5.5 stitches and 7 rows to 1 inch in Stockinette Stitch on size 6 needles -- this gives a firm fabric, less likely to stretch out of shape.
Size:
- Total length: 30 inches
- Length from top to heel: 18 inches
- Length of foot: 12 inches
- Width: 8 inches
Sample knit by Eileen Casey.