December Christmas Stocking Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit

December Stocking

A modern heirloom for the holidays! The December Stocking is a beautiful, top-down Christmas stocking worked in a richly textured stitch pattern. Featuring a clean stockinette heel, elegant shaping, and a minimalist folded cuff, it’s finished with a classic leather hanging strap for a timeless, Scandinavian-inspired look. Perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to your own festive decor.

Size

One Size Only Measurement cm inches Width 20 7¾ Leg Length 23 9 Foot Length 21 8¼

Measurements taken after blocking. Fits a generous treat stash or small wrapped gifts.

Yarn Requirements Yarn Option Meterage Required Hjelholt Triple (165 m / 100 g) (10ply) 330 m (approx. 200 g)

Note: Yarn held single. You may substitute any aran/10 ply yarn that meets gauge and has good structure.

Needles

3.5 mm US4 circular needles / 40 cm

3.5 mm US4 double-pointed needles

Tension

20 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm in texture pattern on 3.5 mm needles

Notions

Leather strap (approx. 45 cm long)

2 Chicago screws or rivets

Optional: decorative ribbon for hanging or accent

Construction

Worked top-down in the round

Textured stitch on leg and foot

Stockinette heel

Strap attached at the end

Skill Level

★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5 – Adventurous Intermediate)