Sugar Plum Knit Stocking by Purl Soho

Sugar Plum Knit Stocking

Knitting
November 2025
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
215 yards (197 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • Main Color: 1 of Purl Soho’s Nine-Note Bundles. One bundle includes 9 skeins of 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% baby alpaca light worsted/dk-weight yarn. Each bundle is 900 yards/ 450 grams. We used the Dragon Fruit bundle for one set and the Apple bundle for the other set.

Cuff: Approximately 55 yards required per stocking
Body: Approximately 90 yards required per stocking
Pom Pom + Hanging Loop: approximately 40 yards required per stocking.

  • Contrast Color (Heel + Toe): 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Note, 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% baby alpaca yarn. Each skein of this light worsted/dk-weight yarn is 200 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 30 yards required per stocking. We used Kiln Red and Heirloom White with both colors bundles; Fresh Pickle with the Dragon Fruit bundle; and Pink Sunrise with the Apple bundle.

  • A set of US 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles OR US 5, 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop

  • A set of US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles OR US 6, 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop

  • A crochet hook and scrap yarn for Provisional Cast On

  • Stitch markers, including one unique and one removable

  • Optional: Purl Soho’s Pom Pom Maker Set, Small + Large size

This is enough yarn for at 3 solid stockings (or up to 5, if you get creative with stripes!). To make 3 as shown, use a different shade of Nine-Note for each Cuff, Body, and Pom Pom + Hanging Loop, and 1 skein of Note for all the Heels + Toes (we explain how in the pattern). Or, do like we did, and use a few different colors of Note for variety and holiday cheer!

GAUGE
20 stitches and 25 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, on larger circular needles

SIZE

  • Finished Circumference: 12 inches
  • Finished Length from Top of Heel to Top of Leg: 8¾ inches
  • Finished Length from Bottom of Heel to Tip of Toe: 8 inches

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. See even more of Gianna’s work on her Instagram!