Ever wanted to knit stockings for the whole family, but never have the time? This little stocking pattern is perfect for gifting to family members, friends, or even pets! It knits up quick in fingering weight yarn held double (or you can substitute DK), and is just big enough for a few fun treats. Embroider everyone’s initials on with duplicate stitch and play around with marling yarn with two different colored strands and use contrast colors for the heels, toes, and cuffs to add interest and use up scraps!

About the Pattern

Skill Level
Intermediate

Yarn
Knit Picks Palette (100% Peruvian Highland wool; Fingering weight; 231yds/50g). Two strands held double.
“A” sample: Two strands of “Tea Rose” held double.
“J” sample: Two strands of “Garnet Heather” held double.
“G” sample: One strand of “Tea Rose” held with one strand of “Garnet Heather”. Two strands of “Garnet Heather” for toe, heel, and cuff.
Small amount of “White” used for duplicate stitch letters.
Yardage: 168 yds (154 m) total; 83 yds (77 m) of each color if using two

Needles
US 6 (4mm) circular needles or DPNs (preferred method for small circumference knitting), or size to obtain gauge

Notions
 Yarn needle
Stitch markers (2)
US Size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch in the round, blocked

Finished Measurements
9” (22.5 cm) height from toe to cuff
6” (15 cm) width from toe to heel

Pattern Notes
This pattern is knit just like a toe-up sock, casting on with a modified Judy’s Magic Cast On at the toe, working a short row heel, and then adding a crochet chain to hang the stocking and duplicate stitching the letter on the front.