Squirrel Christmas stocking by Gigi Knits

Squirrel Christmas stocking

Knitting
February 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
250 - 300 yards (229 - 274 m)
One size
English
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This is a knitting pattern for two Christmas stockings: One with a squirrel, one with a fawn, in colors brown, red, yellow and green. It contains a detailed, 11 page instruction how to cast on, turn the heel and shape the toe. A basic understanding of fair isle knitting and knitting on double pointed 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.

Material (for 1 stocking):

King cole pricewise DK in colors:

Chocolate 273 – dark brown (about 20g),
Brick 3021 – red (about 15g)
Natural 46 – cream (about 20g)
Mustard 1740 – yellow (about 10g)
Forrest 3380 – medium green (about 5g)
Bottle 1694 – dark green (about 5g)

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

Size: 6.5” (16cm) wide, 22” (51cm) long

21sts wide x 26sts 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, 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.