The Holly Stocking is a bulky-weight project worked from the cuff down in the round; instructions are given for the magic loop method. The folded cuff is worked in 2x2 rib, followed by the cable chart that continues throughout the length of the stocking. Waste yarn is placed midway through the foot to mark a forethought heel. Once the foot and toe are complete, the waste yarn is removed to reveal the heel opening, and the heel is finished in the same manner as the toe. Finally, a short i-cord loop is worked and sewn to the top of the stocking for hanging.

Size: One size

Finished measurements: Approx. 16” 40 cm circumference × 19” 48 cm length

Gauge: 18 sts × 36 rows = 4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in cabled pattern, after blocking

Needles: 7.0 mm US 10¾ / 60, 80 or 100 cm 24, 32 or 40 inches circular needles for stocking. 4.0 mm US 6 circular needle or DPN for i-cord loop.

Materials needed: 250g / approx. 300 yd 274 m of bulky weight yarn I held 2 strands of scrap worsted weight yarn together; 7 mm US 10¾ needles; 4 mm US 6 circular needle or DPN; cable needle (optional); tapestry needle; waste yarn for forethought heel.

Techniques Used
Cables (worked from charts), working in the round using magic loop, decreases, 2 × 2 ribbing, forethought heel (waste-yarn placement), kitchener stitch used at both toe and heel, and i-cord.

Difficulty
Adventurous beginner