- Double Point: US 6 - 4.0 mm

- Worsted

YARN - Any DK or sport weight in one strand and even sock yarn held double will work fine Pick 4 colors of your wish. For the classic Christmas color combination pick some from all the shades of red, green, or blue and add white. You can also go with unusual combinations, why not? - Main color for the cuff, heel, and toe (white in my case) - appr. 2.8oz/80g - Three additional colors, appr. 1.75oz/50g each. NEEDLES - US 6/4 mm or the size which is comfortable for you to knit the yarn of your choice - Circular needles for magic loop method or a set of 5 DPNs. NOTIONS - Stitch markers - Stitch holders (optional) - Tapestry needle - Scissors GAUGE - 21 sts and 34 rows in 4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch, blocked - Is not crucial and can be changed depending on the yarn

16”/41cm from the cuff to the bottom of the heel (customizable), 11”/28cm long at the foot (customizable), 7”/18cm wide

Make these days even more merry and bright with some festive knitting! This Christmas stocking is knit in a stranded colorwork technique from the top down using the fish lips kiss heel. The pattern contains lots of different stranded motifs and ideas for adjustments to help you create a very special item that suits all of your requirements. You can add the name of the stocking recipient in the duplicate stitch using the alphabet chart provided. There are directions for stitch distribution both for the magic loop and for DPNs. Detailed instructions for an i-cord hanging loop are added as well.