One of the most charming Christmas traditions is, for me, unboxing the heirloom ornaments and stockings that have been used in our family since before I was born. With a new family member to welcome, I wanted to design a stocking that would fit right in, and be cherished for generations to come.

Festive yet classic, it juxtaposes traditional stranded snowflake motifs with a cuff of evergreen garlands and fir trees in a snowy field. Best of all, it saves space for an initial (or another little design of your choosing), for a truly personal touch.

The pattern includes a full alphabet of monograms, plus a little flower and some chart space to design your own substitute motif, in case a monogram just isn’t your thing.

With instructions for finishing the stocking with an i-cord hanger and either a sewn fabric lining, or a simple folded knit facing, this is a stocking destined to be hung by the chimney with care year after year.

Update December 27, 2020 The pattern now includes a set of alternative charts for the leg pattern (as a separate pdf included with purchase of the pattern), as shown in the last two pics here.

Finished Dimensions
12”/ 30.5 cm circumference.
12”/ 30.5 cm cuff to heel.
11.5”/ 29 cm heel to toe.

Yardage Requirements
Color A (red): 250 yards/ 229 m

Color B: 150 yards/ 137 m

Gauge
32 sts & 33 rows = 4”/ 10cm in Leg Pattern using larger needle.

Tools
US 1.5 (2.5 mm) DPNs or circular needle for magic loop, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge.

US 3 (3.25 mm) DPNs or circular needle for magic loop, or size needed to obtain gauge.

9 stitch markers

1 yard/ 1 m scrap yarn for afterthought heel

Darning needle to weave in ends

Unlined Version
2 yards/ 2 m scrap yarn for provisional cast on

Lined Version
Paper or light card at least 13” x 18”/ 33 cm x 45.5 cm
0.5 yard/ 0.5 m yard cotton jersey, quilting or lawn (a fat quarter will suffice if fabric is not directional)

Sewing needle

Thread in complementary color

Pattern Format
This pattern is written. Charts are provided for the colorwork designs.

Difficulty Level
Intermediate. The pattern involves a provisional cast on, two-color stranded knitting with some long floats, and picking up live stitches from an afterthought heel.