A Christmas Stocking for Effi
This traditionally-styled Christmas stocking uses crisp and snowy motifs to create a pretty festive decoration suitable for all the family. Worked in Aran weight yarn, the stocking is quick to knit.
The double-thickness cuff is worked with a provisional cast on, and uses clever colour work techniques to add a name without loosing the stretch and flexibility of the knitted fabric.
Sample shown uses Brigantia Luxury Yarn Aran, in the ‘Natural’ (shade no. 101) and the ‘Gunmetal Grey’ (shade no. 796) colour ways.
Materials
240 yds / 220 m Aran weight yarn in two colours,
155 yds / 142 m MC
85 yds / 78 m CC
5 mm / US 8 circular needle or DPNs, plus second circular needle or DPNs (5 mm / US 8 or smaller)
Stitch markers (4)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn (for provisional cast on)
Optional – Crochet Hook (for provisional cast on)
Gauge
21 sts x 22 rows = 4 “ / 10 cm in stranded colour work (stocking stitch) in the rnd
Size
Cuff to heel: 15 “ / 38 cm.
Heel to toe: 12.5 “ / 32 cm.
Leg circumference: 12 “ / 30 cm.