Holiday Doodle Stocking by Jamie Lomax

Holiday Doodle Stocking

Knitting
November 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork
US 4 - 3.5 mm
375 - 515 yards (343 - 471 m)
Narrow (Wide)
English
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This pattern uses mix-and-match micro charts to allow the knitter to design their own holiday stocking. Modular instructions include flexible options for the upper ribbing, length, and width of the finished stocking.

Inspired by the festive motifs in holiday sweaters, Christmas wrapping, and Starbucks cups, all of the charts are designed to work together to create something completely unique, within an easy-to-follow structure. Use these charts alone, or add in any other charts from the expanded Doodle Series!

How It’s Worked: This pattern is worked in the round, from the top down. It begins with a ribbed cuff, then a section of “doodle” colorwork, then a mock short row heel, before finishing with similar colorwork along the foot, and a traditional sock toe, closed with a Kitchener stitch graft.

This pattern is uniquely designed to use up scrap yarn, leftovers, yarn advents, or any other small batches of colorways in your stash. The yarn used in this sample is a suggestion from the Designer.

The Holiday Doodle includes 34 charts.

Size(s)
Narrow (Wide)

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 11.5 (15) in 29 (38) cm
Cuff to Heel: 16 in 40 cm
Heel to Toe: 4.5 in 11 cm

NOTE: See Modifications for more information about adjusting width, height, and cuff options.

Suggested Yarn(s)
1 full skein MC and 4-6 half skeins CC in DK Weight SW Merino Wool yarn

Sample uses Moonglow Yarn Co. Merino DK
100% SW Merino Wool, 100g, 231 yards 211 m
Colors: Marshmallow (white), Candy Cane Lane (red), Peppermint Twist (dark pink), Peppermint Pink (light pink), Wintermint (light teal), Spearmint Sparkle (dark teal)

Approx. Yardage
Exact yardage will depend on selection of charts, cuff/heel/toe colors, and size. Yardage listed is based on the sample knit.

  • Main Color (MC): 160 (225) yards 146 (206) m
  • Total Contrasts (CCs): 215 (295) yards 197 (270) m

Suggested Needles
US 4/3.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
16 in 40 cm circular needles

NOTE: DPNs of the same size required for working the small circumference at the toe of the stocking.

Gauge
25 sts and 28 rows per 4 in 10 cm
Gauge is in stockinette after blocking

Notions
Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, spare yarn for holding stitches.

Please share your WIPs and FO using hashtag #HolidayDoodleStocking and @pnw_knitdesign. Happy holiday knitting!