Christmas Stocking with Name Pattern

Create a personalized Christmas stocking for your loved ones with this easy knitting pattern. The stocking features a classic design with a decorative cuff and a space to add a name or initials. Follow the instructions below to make the perfect holiday gift!

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in main color and contrasting color for name
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) straight knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cast on 60 stitches in main color.
2. Work in stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row) for 8 inches.
3. Knit 15 stitches, place marker, knit 30 stitches, place marker, knit last 15 stitches.
4. Continue in stocking stitch for 4 more inches.
5. Decrease row: Knit to 2 stitches before marker, knit 2 together, slip marker, knit 1, repeat across row.
6. Repeat decrease row every other row until 6 stitches remain between markers.
7. Knit 1 row even.
8. Next row: Knit 2 together across row.
9. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tight.
10. For cuff: With contrasting color yarn, pick up stitches along the top edge of stocking.
11. Work in K1, P1 rib for 4 inches.
12. Bind off all stitches.
13. To add name: Using tapestry needle and contrasting color yarn, embroider the name onto the stocking.
14. Weave in all ends and trim excess yarn.
15. Your personalized Christmas stocking is now ready to be filled with goodies!

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