Handmade decorations and ornaments add a personal touch to holiday celebrations. It is a joy to put them up and reminisce about who made them and when. Plus, at a time of year that can be hectic and stressful, slowing down to make something by hand is a true pleasure. This stocking is sure to become a treasured family heirloom.

Our sample is customized with embroidery in white wool yarn. You can easily add more colours, buttons, sequins, and beads to make your stockings completely unique.

SIZE
Before felting
49.5 cm/19.5” circumference, 84 cm/33” long.
After felting
37 cm/14.5” circumference, 50 cm/19.5” long.
The finished size will be determined by the felting process.

YARN
2 x Berroco Lanas

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
5.5 mm (US 9) 40cm/16” circular needle and DPNs OR
5.5 mm (US 9) 100 cm/40” circular needle for magic loop
1 ring stitch marker
1 locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors

GAUGE
19 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm/4” in stockinette in the round, before felting. Changes in gauge will affect meterage required and finished size, but the felting process will allow you to customize the finished size.