I saw a pattern for a very pretty Christmas stocking called Yuletide Monogram Stocking by Clare Lakewood and decided to make it for my daughter. She will have a fireplace soon, and it will look so pretty on the fireplace this Christmas.
I used Rauma Strikkegarn, 2 balls each of red (144) and white (454). Strikkegarn is Norwegian 100% wool. I used needle sizes US 1 1/2 (2.5 mm) for the cuff and US 2 1/2 (3 mm) for the stocking.
Strikkegarn is a heavier yarn than called for in the pattern, but I had some in my stash. So, the Christmas stocking ended up larger. Strikkegarn is a DK weight yarn.
I knit a k2, p2 ribbing for the top edge instead of a hemmed cuff. I also put her initial on both sides of the stocking instead of just the front. I knit the alternate chart.
I-cord loop: I used 4 stitches for the I-cord. To end the I-cord, take the tail of the yarn through the stitches from right to left twice. Sew the I-cord on very securely about 1/2" down from the edge. I sewed it also along the I-cord sides to make it more secure.
It will look so pretty on her fireplace!
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