My first written pattern! I was inspired by expensive stockings seen on tiktok and pottery barn, and wanted to create an affordable version. These top-down stockings with and afterthought heel should bring beauty and personality to your mantle (or wherever you choose to hang you stotkcings) for years to come.

Stocking is knit in the round, with an afterthought heel to keep the cable smooth.

Materials
YARN:
Bernat Softee Chunky
(One color for a solid look, or add a 2nd for contrasting heel and toe)

OTHER
6.5mm DPN (or circular)
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Scrap yarn for afterthought heel (should be the same weight but contrasting color)
Wood beads/ hassles (optional)

Techniques Used
Basic knitting skills required
Cable knitting (Basic)
Knitting in the round

Skill Level
Novice

Updated Nov 2026
~ Wip photos added
~ New pdf layout