The Signature Stocking offers a modern interpretation of a beloved holiday classic. Knitted flat and seamed, it showcases a chunky rib cuff and an effortless mock cable pattern that enhances its timeless appeal. The addition of an embroidered letter adds a personalized touch, elevating the stocking to heirloom status with its festive charm and enduring style.
Time: Day Project
Skill Level: Easy
One size only: Finished Dimensions 40cm wide x 61cm tall
Gauge:
8 sts and 10 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Mock Cable, unblocked.
9 sts and 11 rows = 4” [10 cm] in 1×1 Rib, unblocked.
Materials
Yarn: Cygnet Yarns Seriously Chunky (100% Acrylic; 52 yards [48 meters] / 3.5 ounces [100 grams]): 1206 Bright Red (MC (3) balls), 288 Cream (CC 1 (2) balls)
Needles: US size 17 12.0 mm, straight needles
Notions: tapestry needle
Special Stitches
Mock Cable: worked over multiples of 4 + 2 sts
Row 1: K 2, *P 2, K 2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: P 2, *K 1, Yo, K1, P 2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 3: K 2, *P 3, K 2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 4: P 2, *sl 1, K 2, psso 2, P 2; rep from * to end of row.
Rep rows 1-4 for pattern.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked flat, from the bottom up. The stocking is folded in half and seamed, then the rib is folded over. The hanging loop is sewn on, and then the letter is embroidered on the folded rib.
Pattern
Stocking
With MC, CO 66 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K 2, *P 2, K 2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: P 2, *K 1, Yo, K 1, P 2; rep from * to end of row. (82 sts)
Row 3: K 2, *P 3, K 2; rep from * to end of row.
Row 4: P 2, *sl 1, K 2, psso 2, P 2; rep from * to end of row. (66 sts)
Rows 5-16: Rep rows 1-4, 3 more times.
Row 17: BO 2, *P 2, K 2; rep from * to end of row. (64 sts)
Row 18: BO 2, *K 1, Yo, K 1, P 2; rep from * until 2 sts rem, K 1, Yo, K 1. (78 sts)
Row 19: BO 3, *K 2, P3; rep from * to end of row. (75 sts)
Row 20: BO 3, P 2, *sl 1, K 2, psso 2, P 2; rep from * to end of row. (58 sts)
Row 21: BO 8, K 2, *P 2, K 2; rep from * to end of row. (50 sts)
Row 22: BO 8, P 2, *K 1, Yo, K 1, P 2; rep from * to end of row. (52 sts)
Row 23: Rep row 3.
Row 24: Rep row 4. (42 sts)
Rows 25-60: Rep rows 1-4, 8 more times.
Rows 60-81: Join CC 1, work in 1×1 rib for 21 rows.
BO all sts.
Hanging Loop
With MC, work i-cord over 4 sts for 10 rnds.
BO all sts.
Finishing
Fold stocking in half. Sew along bottom of stocking, around toe, and up leg using MC. Turn stocking inside out and sew rib together using CC 1.
Turn stocking right side out and fold cuff over. Using MC and chain st, embroider a letter on the front of the cuff.
Sew hanging loop securely to inside of stocking.
Weave in all ends.