Comments on: Christmas Stocking Knit Pattern: Free Download

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:32:42 +0000

In reply to Allysen.

Hi Allysen,

I’m so glad you are enjoying knitting the stocking! I loved knitting these.

And yes, after you have shaped the toe, you will work eleven rows using the Magic Loop. That will form the body of the foot, between the heel and the toe.

As it relates to the first purl rows. You’ll turn that edge over to form the ‘cuff’ of the stocking. So, the side facing out will be all knit. And for your heel, that just takes a little practice. Maybe try a few times until you are happy with it!

I hope this helps. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any other questions.

By: Allysen

Allysen — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:21:21 +0000

Hi Lynn,

This is my first time knitting a stocking and I’m finding your pattern & videos very helpful!

I am a little stuck after shaping the heel, though. Can you explain what “work 11 rows” means? I assume that I should continue to use the Magic Loop and knit 11 rows – is that correct?

Also, I followed your pattern and purled the first 6 rows – the purl bumps are currently facing me. And the heel where I picked up the stitches isn’t quite as lovely as yours. Fortunately, it still looks intentional but I feel like I’m missing something. Do I need to turn the stocking inside out after it’s complete? Or approach the work differently?

Thank you for your time and assistance with this!

By: lynn

lynn — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:03:38 +0000

In reply to Julie.

Hi Julie

The gauge is: Using US 19 and Berroco Macro, 6 stitches and 8 rows in stocking stitch will result in a 4” by 4” square. I think your Wool Ease is pretty similar, on smaller needles, but your stocking would be smaller unless you made some adjustments. That said, these are rather big stockings, so it wouldn’t hurt to be a tad smaller.

Hugs, Lynn

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:46:09 +0000

Do you think any super bulky yarn will work for this? I didn’t see a gauge for the pattern, but I have some Wool Ease Quick and Thick on hand I would like to try.

By: lynn

lynn — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:36:55 +0000

In reply to M. Hi, it is 20" from cuff to toe and the body is 6" wide.

By: M

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:28:03 +0000

In reply to Linda. Hi- what are the finished dimensions of the stocking? These are beautiful!

By: lynn

lynn — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:36:47 +0000

In reply to kaylee.

Oh Kaylee,

You just made my day! I am so happy that you found this stocking pattern easy to follow and the videos helpful! That was surely my goal. I’d love to see your finished stocking before you tuchk it away for the year!

Hugs,

Lynn

By: kaylee

kaylee — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:55:42 +0000

Just made this beautiful stocking after window shopping online for a similar one, but being dissuaded by the exorbitant prices of nice chunky knit stockings. This was my first knitting project that was more complicated than a straight scarf. Your easy to read pattern and amazing how-to videos that walked me through every step were so helpful! THANK YOU!!!

By: lynn

lynn — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:53:16 +0000

In reply to Linda.

Hi Linda!

You will purl the stitches that make up the cuff. Then you will switch to knit the stitches for the body. When you turn the cuff over, it will be the backside of it, which will be knit stitches. Does that help?

Do check out the videos that I made to help with the stocking. You can find them all here…https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlCTWM0un26etQD-VtKNKmbbSRlIkvS4

Hugs and Happy Knitting,

Lynn

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:09:02 +0000

Hi Lynn,

I’m trying to knit this stocking for my granddaughter for Christmas. I made one for my first granddaughter with lots of help from our local knit shop — but sadly, they have gone out of business during this COVID time. I have a question about this stocking: Did you turn over the top section of the stocking where your pompoms are attached? I’m trying to see how the stitches differ from the purl to the knit sections. Thank you.