This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 21 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Peppermint Christmas Stocking
I just love Christmas Stocking.
The hand-knit stockings are so beautiful hanging by the chimney!
Bulky yarn so this is quick and easy to knit so you can create a beautiful Christmas tradition without stressing too much.
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy. 1$ will be donated, read more here!
About
The Peppermint Christmas Stocking is knitted in the round using just two strands. It features a garter stitch edge and stockinette body.
You need to know how to knit, purl, basic increase, decrease, and short row shaping.
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Needles: US 15 – 10 mm
Yarn: 1 strand Bulky and 1 strand Super Fine
Yardage: 80 yards / 73 m per skein
Gauge: 8 stitches x 11 rows = 4″ / 10 cm
Other notions: Crochet hook, stitch marker or scrap yarn, tapestry needle
Sizing: Circumference 13¼” / 33 cm – Length 10½” / 26.6 cm
Notes: Short row shaping: wrap-turn (WRP-T)
On the right side: Keeping yarn in back, slip next stitch purlwise from left needle to right needle. Bring yarn to front. Return slipped stitch to left needle. Bring yarn to back. Turn work so the wrong side is facing you.
On the wrong side: Keeping yarn in front, slip next stitch purlwise from left needle to right needle. Bring yarn to back. Return slipped stitch to left needle. Bring yarn to front. Turn work so the right side is facing you.
Abbreviations
K – Knit
P – Purl
K2tog – Knit 2 sts together
Ssk – Slip, slip, knit
PM – Place marker
Wrp-t – wrap-turn
Sts – stitches
Pattern
CUFF
With both strands, icord cast on 24 stitches onto circular needles, leaving 36″ / 91cm tail to use later for the Hanging Loop.
PM and join in the round, being careful to not twist the stitches.
Rnd 1: Knit
Rnd 2: Purl
Repeat rounds 1-2 until piece measure 2 inches (5 cm) from cast-on edge.
LEG
Knit every round until piece measures 11½” / 29 cm from cast-on edge.
HEEL
Short Row 1 (right side): K4, wrap, and turn (wrp-t, see Note).
Short Row 2 (wrong side): P8, wrp-t.
Short Row 3: K7, wrp-t.
Short Row 4: P6, wrp-t.
Short Row 5: K5, wrp-t.
Short Row 6: P4, wrp-t.
Short Row 7: K3, wrp-t.
Short Row 8: P2, wrp-t.
Short Row 9: K2, [knit wrap together with next stitch] 4 times, wrp-t.
Short Row 10: P6, [purl wrap together with next stitch] 4 times, wrp-t.
Short Row 11: K5.
FOOT
Set-Up Round: With right side still facing you, k5, knit wrap together with next stitch, knit to last 6 stitches of the round, knit wrap together with next stitch, knit to end of the round.
Knit every round until piece measures 5″ / 12 cm from Foot Set-Up Round.
TOE
Rounds 1 and 2: Knit to end of the round.
Round 3: K4, k2tog, ssk, k8, k2tog, ssk, k4 (4 sts decreased)
Repeat Round 3 until (8 sts on the needle)
Next Round: k2tog, ssk, k2tog, ssk (4 sts on the needle)
Cut yarns, leaving an 8-inch tail.
Thread tail onto the tapestry needle and thread needle through the remaining 4 stitches.
Pull tight and bring tail to the inside of the stocking and weave it in.
HANGING LOOP
With the wrong side facing you, use a crochet hook to bring cast-on tail to the wrong side of piece 6 rounds below the cast-on edge.
Insert the crochet hook into the stitch below where cast-on tail exits and draw tail through to create a loop on the crochet hook.
Chain 10.
Insert crochet hook from back to front into first chain stitch and pull tail through to secure Hanging Loop to itself.
Weave in ends.
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy. 1$ will be donated, read more here!