This is a knitting pattern for both a castle and a dragon Christmas stocking with a detailed, 10 page instruction how to cast on, turn the heel and shape the toe. A basic understanding of fair isle/ stranded knitting and knitting on double point needles is an advantage. I would rate this pattern as intermediate to advanced. The pattern contains lots of photographs and the charts for both stockings.

The pattern also contains an alphabet chart and instructions how to add a name to the top of the stocking to make it a personalized Christmas stocking.

These stockings were majorly inspired by my old school, a colourful castle on top of a green hill. Legend has it there’s a dragon living in one of the towers… Unfortunately the castle was being re-painted and had scaffolding around it while I was there.

Material:
King cole pricewise DK in colours:
Gold 055 (about 40 g each stocking)
Natural-46 (about 20g)
Cranberry -308 (about 20g)
Grey -049 (about 20 g)
Stylecraft Special Shade Green 1009 (about 20g)

Set of double point needles (5)
Size Europe 4/ US 6
Tapestry needle

Size: 6.5” (16cm) wide, 20” (51cm) long

21 sts wide x 26 sts high over 4x4”
(10x10cm)

Other yarn can be used, size will vary.

You may sell items made from this pattern (they sell really well!), but please don’t sell the pattern itself.

This is a very satisfying project that looks amazing (I get many compliments), but it’s actually not too difficult and quick to knit once you get the hang of it. I’m around to answer questions if you’re stuck.